No Doubt the Draft this last week over past two days was a Positive step for Ducks. Moving forward towards a bright future selecting two Steals in a Great draft in Southern Califorina, is something that i still smile over fact our team has drafted Etem and Fowler. "Let's Go Ducks Chants" in LA was music to my ears seeing and hearing Ducks fans showing their approval and appriecation towards two news Ducks in the Flock. What lies ahead for the Ducks is alot of work from Re-signing Free Agents to perhaps maybe trades or signing key Free Agents to shore up Defence Corps and jumpstart offense.
There is still time and it must be used by Ducks in utlizing every resource to restruture and retool the team to regain the glory that made them who they are in the past even though it was always never great in early years of team. Obstacles and Challenges in front of the Ducks are great but like all roadblocks our team will pass through it. Like Adversity they face and the battles they endure.......Free agent frenzy is days away and i am eager to see what they will do to ensure depth of our team is strengthen and Legacy of sucess continues nothing more nothing less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Ducks will Return to Glory
Drafting Etem and Fowler was symbolic since it was held in Southern California near enemy terroritory. What more can Ducksfans appericate then seeing team Draft one of top 10 D-men in this year's Draft, along with a local kid from Long Beach California was something to smile about. What really made it all special is seeing Ducksfans in attendance chanting "Let's Go Ducks".....Music to one's ears seeing DucksPride is in most likely of places. Important thing was restruturing for first stage of the Ducks is completed. Strenghtening D as well as Forward positions since some of young guns of our team has earn a place on Ducks roster. Simply put it NHL Draft in LA was a great start in ensuring Desire,Hunger and....YES Dedication is put in place for the team to move forward from Scott Niedermayer Era.
Suffice to say Ducks are far from completing the task at hand in regards to Free Agents on July 1st. Steps taken now ensures Ducks will Return to Glory that brought not only GREATNESS but show path where destiny lay ahead. What changes now is Team but They rename whole in a ever-changing NHL Enviroment where our Enemies and Rivals seem to have a edge on us. There is purpose when one's see the future...Ducks is bright as sun and they will spread their influence outward till Destiny they acheive is acknowledge.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Suffice to say Ducks are far from completing the task at hand in regards to Free Agents on July 1st. Steps taken now ensures Ducks will Return to Glory that brought not only GREATNESS but show path where destiny lay ahead. What changes now is Team but They rename whole in a ever-changing NHL Enviroment where our Enemies and Rivals seem to have a edge on us. There is purpose when one's see the future...Ducks is bright as sun and they will spread their influence outward till Destiny they acheive is acknowledge.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Passing the Torch Moment for Ducks.
There moments in Ducks History that stick out in one's mind that is important moment in a team's history. Selanne traded to Ducks in 1996,Niedermayer signing in 2005,Getzlaf,Pears drafted in 2003 and Giguere traded in 2000. Nieds calling it a career will be remember for not only his contribution to our Ducks and part of Winning their First Stanley Cup Championship. Legacy he left behind most definitely has laid cornerstone of success for our team in years to come...This marks a passing the torch moment for the Ducks in doing so it's symbolic now that leadership is past on to a Younger Generation within Team.Guys like Getzlaf,Perry,Ryan and others must realize now know Leadership when Puck drops in on their shoulders. Like Jonas Hiller inheriting No1 starter role from Giguere or Young Guns like Beleskey,Bodie,Sexton and Carter have slowly become regulars of Ducks Roster. Proven they are ready to move forward and advance "Ducks Nation" towards Future.
The Coming days will be important more then ever for Ducks in regrouping and Reorganizing our team for upcoming season. Sure i said few times each offseason is important over past seasons and years. But this is Extremely Important since Ducks and Ducksfans will have to get us to Nieds not begin around anchoring Defence Corps. It's a Blow to team but we should Never Forget Ducks have overcome adversity to Rise once more.......it Leaves Teemu and Saku their decisions we may wait but whatever happens could be another Passing the Torch moment for our team. 2 days from now we will see what is a New Generation of Ducks introduce to Ducks Nation!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
The Coming days will be important more then ever for Ducks in regrouping and Reorganizing our team for upcoming season. Sure i said few times each offseason is important over past seasons and years. But this is Extremely Important since Ducks and Ducksfans will have to get us to Nieds not begin around anchoring Defence Corps. It's a Blow to team but we should Never Forget Ducks have overcome adversity to Rise once more.......it Leaves Teemu and Saku their decisions we may wait but whatever happens could be another Passing the Torch moment for our team. 2 days from now we will see what is a New Generation of Ducks introduce to Ducks Nation!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Friday, June 18, 2010
Youth and Experince
Whether we wait for decisions of a Ducks Legend or the Captain, or wait to see who will be part of Next Generation of Ducks. Nothing exciting then seeing Ducks regroup and focus on future. Success can be achieve if Youth and Experience are part of a greater whole there is no doubt Veterans who have experience within Ducks shall lead and push forward toward finishing what was started by out team. 3 years Ago they did that, before it was a struggle to earn Honor,Respect and Eternal Glory. Now amidst specs,rumors and of course gossip there is one question that seems to appear......how will this Edition of Ducks in 10-11 look like?.
Many Questions will be answer next week hopefully it will fall into place better yet see future be brighter then a Eternal Flame of Ducks Fighting Spirit. As i always have said Ducks advantage is their "Strength in Numbers" few times here so far it has not panned out but i do believe at D-Day in LA they will strengthen it at Depth by either taking best player possible or shoring up positions separatily be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending. When a team has youth it must have direction to be focus on achieving the motto and objective it hand. Ducks have the youths within their system ready to take over for years to come. Guys like Mitera,Gardiner,Brandon McMillan,Peter Holland,Logan MacMillan,Timo Pielmier and others must have guidance to improve their game and one day suite up to contribute to Ducks.
Which leaves Experience like Teemu and Nieds both bring alot to table and their years battling has been one that left their legacy to Ducks and Ducksfans it's these two amidst their age knows what it takes to Win and overcome Adversity.......Reason for these two along with Marchant and few others is preparing Next Generation of Ducks to inherit Role and accept Mantle of Ducks Nation!. Also having this mixture allows our team to have balance attack that can give Ducks adaptability and depth something i admit They did not Have during 09-10. When it comes down Decisions of Two players it may affect where our team decides to pursue come Training Camp, for this summer Ducks know that it's Unacceptable to have a slow start and with Hunger,desire and determination Ducks will RISE AGAIN!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Many Questions will be answer next week hopefully it will fall into place better yet see future be brighter then a Eternal Flame of Ducks Fighting Spirit. As i always have said Ducks advantage is their "Strength in Numbers" few times here so far it has not panned out but i do believe at D-Day in LA they will strengthen it at Depth by either taking best player possible or shoring up positions separatily be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending. When a team has youth it must have direction to be focus on achieving the motto and objective it hand. Ducks have the youths within their system ready to take over for years to come. Guys like Mitera,Gardiner,Brandon McMillan,Peter Holland,Logan MacMillan,Timo Pielmier and others must have guidance to improve their game and one day suite up to contribute to Ducks.
Which leaves Experience like Teemu and Nieds both bring alot to table and their years battling has been one that left their legacy to Ducks and Ducksfans it's these two amidst their age knows what it takes to Win and overcome Adversity.......Reason for these two along with Marchant and few others is preparing Next Generation of Ducks to inherit Role and accept Mantle of Ducks Nation!. Also having this mixture allows our team to have balance attack that can give Ducks adaptability and depth something i admit They did not Have during 09-10. When it comes down Decisions of Two players it may affect where our team decides to pursue come Training Camp, for this summer Ducks know that it's Unacceptable to have a slow start and with Hunger,desire and determination Ducks will RISE AGAIN!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Memory never Dies cause Greatness never Fades.
It seems like yesterday as if it was not that long ago, many times since that day i look back and feel joy in seeing our Ducks not only won the Stanley Cup but raise it to the heavens of the Hockey world. Screaming at the top of my lungs hearing the buzzer sound was something i never forget....every moment from the puck drop to the clock struck zero was something not only myself but all of us remember deeply. If words describe event happen 3 years ago it was glorious for many in Ducks Nation for it was moment that our team in OUR house turn the page, opening a new chapter and era in Ducks History. Since Day1 we endure so much from the insults and mockery of trolls to Self-Denial naysayers who still won't admit Ducks success. Symbolic Victory was important to us we become Ducks Nation....Ducks winning the holy grail that is Stanley Cup was a completion of many battles from going against all odds to overcoming adversity
3 Year anniversary of Ducks Winning Stanley Cup is a positive moment we cherish and yet it marks Ducks fanbase growing and changing as a whole. We become wiser and expect more from our Ducks, as we look back we should never forget the moment that stood tall for many within Ducks and Ducksfans alike...honoring that memory strong in our hearts,Minds,Body and soul we were Ducks Stanley Cup hats,T-shirts or watch the DVD remembering how our team got to be were they are.I Follow this team as you all do in Orange County and other parts of world it's truly symbolic when Banner was shown and Ducks crowded together in sheer joy and relieve. Knowing their hardwork and struggles over the years paid off it was amazing, honoring the memory over this Great moment in Ducks Stanley Cup Victory......We must move on.
Knowing well our team suffer a setback must regroup,bounce back in a big way. Decision to Traded Pronger was necessary considering Ducks may not afford to keep him around as for Scott and Teemu hopefully their routine ends quickly asap. Yet some of us seem to be taking our team for granted in what our team has accomplished. Ducks are imho a great non-traditional hockey market in NHL.....I am not saying out of ignorance or out of overzealous passion. I am saying this cause all most of us got to do including Ducksfans is look at Team History....it tells our team is Unique,Different and for 18 years faced adversity since their Founding. Team Name,Colors even Jerseys were unconventional and it was break from tradition 18 years ago. Sure it was funny name but it STUCK with us....But as long as many including those who witness "Day of Great Victory" Memory we share will remain strong for Decades to come....in Doing so for Future Ducks coming up within system they must Honor the 13th Edition of team by fulfilling promise of not faltering it can be done and Ducks will RISE once more. Memory never Dies cause Greatness never Fades.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
3 Year anniversary of Ducks Winning Stanley Cup is a positive moment we cherish and yet it marks Ducks fanbase growing and changing as a whole. We become wiser and expect more from our Ducks, as we look back we should never forget the moment that stood tall for many within Ducks and Ducksfans alike...honoring that memory strong in our hearts,Minds,Body and soul we were Ducks Stanley Cup hats,T-shirts or watch the DVD remembering how our team got to be were they are.I Follow this team as you all do in Orange County and other parts of world it's truly symbolic when Banner was shown and Ducks crowded together in sheer joy and relieve. Knowing their hardwork and struggles over the years paid off it was amazing, honoring the memory over this Great moment in Ducks Stanley Cup Victory......We must move on.
Knowing well our team suffer a setback must regroup,bounce back in a big way. Decision to Traded Pronger was necessary considering Ducks may not afford to keep him around as for Scott and Teemu hopefully their routine ends quickly asap. Yet some of us seem to be taking our team for granted in what our team has accomplished. Ducks are imho a great non-traditional hockey market in NHL.....I am not saying out of ignorance or out of overzealous passion. I am saying this cause all most of us got to do including Ducksfans is look at Team History....it tells our team is Unique,Different and for 18 years faced adversity since their Founding. Team Name,Colors even Jerseys were unconventional and it was break from tradition 18 years ago. Sure it was funny name but it STUCK with us....But as long as many including those who witness "Day of Great Victory" Memory we share will remain strong for Decades to come....in Doing so for Future Ducks coming up within system they must Honor the 13th Edition of team by fulfilling promise of not faltering it can be done and Ducks will RISE once more. Memory never Dies cause Greatness never Fades.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Ducks Candiates for 2010 NHL Draft
24 Days away from NHL Draft questions remain on what our Ducks will do at Draft Day. This even held in LA...unfortunately will is a big event for not only Ducksfans but Hockey fans around the world. Draft begin held in Ducks backyard in Southern California is something i know many local Ducksfans look forward to. Since it's in enemy Terortiry. But the main thing for many within Ducks Nation who will our Ducks Pick?,will They Trade? or stand pat. Candidates are plenty this year's crop of prospects there are three that standout what i feel could be possible choice for Ducks to pick this year come June25th NHL Draft. These Three has been mention by Ducksfans i know on Ducks Message Board.
1.Nino Niederreiter: Not only being Sbisa's teammate with the Winterhawks but his presence during the 2010 World Juniors earn him tournament All-star leading all players with 10pts(6goals-4assists).
2.Derek Forbort:Since Defence will be Ducks number1 priority due to departure of Prongs it's important to Draft a D-man with Size. 6-5 playing for USA U-18 in USHL 5goals 15assists 20pts in two years it's said that he is strong in his offensive instincts as his coach Kurt Kleindorst qouted "He is strong on both sides of the puck,Offensive Instincts are what really jump out .
3.Emerson Etem: What would be a great way then have a local Socal Kid drafted by Anaheim Ducks....not only would it be fit for Etem IF Ducks pick him but it would be a great way to showcase and have a local kid be drafted by a NHL team in Southern Califorina Region. His stats 37Goals 28assists 65pts great work ethic as his coach WillieDesjardins has qouted in scouting report “Emerson is a great skater who opens up the ice real well. He is a real professional already".
These three maybe imho Ducks likely choice to pick come D-Day likewise others within Ducks Nation have different views on how our team must pick in order to improve on a certain weakness to become a key strength. One aspect of Draft never changes for Ducks is picking players who will strengthen Depth be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
1.Nino Niederreiter: Not only being Sbisa's teammate with the Winterhawks but his presence during the 2010 World Juniors earn him tournament All-star leading all players with 10pts(6goals-4assists).
2.Derek Forbort:Since Defence will be Ducks number1 priority due to departure of Prongs it's important to Draft a D-man with Size. 6-5 playing for USA U-18 in USHL 5goals 15assists 20pts in two years it's said that he is strong in his offensive instincts as his coach Kurt Kleindorst qouted "He is strong on both sides of the puck,Offensive Instincts are what really jump out .
3.Emerson Etem: What would be a great way then have a local Socal Kid drafted by Anaheim Ducks....not only would it be fit for Etem IF Ducks pick him but it would be a great way to showcase and have a local kid be drafted by a NHL team in Southern Califorina Region. His stats 37Goals 28assists 65pts great work ethic as his coach WillieDesjardins has qouted in scouting report “Emerson is a great skater who opens up the ice real well. He is a real professional already".
These three maybe imho Ducks likely choice to pick come D-Day likewise others within Ducks Nation have different views on how our team must pick in order to improve on a certain weakness to become a key strength. One aspect of Draft never changes for Ducks is picking players who will strengthen Depth be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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