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Simon Despres and the NHL Concussion Issue

Hannah Bonnie | June 29, 2017

Hockey players are known as the toughest athletes of the four major sports. They play through serious injuries. They take huge hits without missing a shift. They slam each other…

Shea Theodore, Anaheim Ducks, NHL

Expansion Draft a Mixed Bag for Ducks

Tom Dianora | June 22, 2017

After not buying out defenseman Kevin Bieksa or even asking him to waive his no-movement clause (NMC), the Anaheim Ducks had put themselves in a suboptimal position prior to the…

Simon Despres

L.A. Exploring Goaltender Trade, Despres Hits LTIR, Mike Smith Update & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | October 23, 2016

The Ducks have placed defenseman Simon Despres on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The move is actually pretty significant for the Ducks given their current situation.…

Eric Lindros

Walking Wounded: The NHL’s Silent Assassin

James Caldwell | October 22, 2016

Simon Despres left the game against the Dallas Stars on opening night of the 2016-17 NHL season for the Anaheim Ducks. Although only officially announced as the ever informative “upper-body…

Simon Despres

Despres Head Injury, Wolski Breaks Neck, Dylan Strome Scratched & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | October 15, 2016

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Despres looks like he’ll miss a little time. He’s scheduled to see a specialist after beginning to suffer from symptoms that are often an indication of…

Jacob Trouba, Winnipeg Jets, Fantasy Hockey

Training Camp Turnover: 3 Possible Trades Before Puck Drop

Colin Mills | September 25, 2016

September is here and thus signals the start of the hockey season. The World Cup of Hockey is in full swing and rookie tournaments have begun league-wide. While the weather…

Derrick Pouliot, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, Stanley Cup

Penguins’ Pouliot Could Be the Next Simon Despres

Greg Thornberry | April 4, 2016

The Penguins have gotten excellent production from their prospects this year. They have done a fantastic job integrating Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Scott Wilson and others into their locker room.…

Ryan Kesler

Ducks Without Ryan Kesler and Simon Despres

Dustin L. Nelson | March 24, 2016

The Anaheim Ducks will continue their four-game road trip Thursday without the services of Ryan Kesler and Simon Despres. Both have been sent back to California, reports the Orange County…

Derrick Pouliot, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, Stanley Cup

Derrick Pouliot Deserves a Chance With Penguins

Michael Pityk | March 21, 2016

There’s something wrong with the way the Pittsburgh Penguins treat certain young players. It seems if they step out of line, make a controversial remark or its perceived they have…

Gabriel Landeskog

Gabriel Landeskog Suspended 3 Games

Dustin L. Nelson | March 10, 2016

The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog three games for a cross check landed in Wednesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. Landeskog cross-checked 6-foot-4…

Much Like Broncos, Ducks’ Defence Can Win Championships

Marc Soumako | February 8, 2016

A Few Parallels Between the Anaheim Ducks and the Denver Broncos As we saw in this weekend’s Super Bowl, defence usually prevails. There are quite a few similarities between the…

Lovejoy Anaheim Ducks

Ben Lovejoy Continues His Antics

Michael Pityk | December 17, 2015

The re-acquisition of Ben Lovejoy is going to go down as one of the worst trades in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins. We’ve revisited this trade before and it…

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