2011 in my honest opinion will be remember not for it's success our Ducks endure....But the struggles they face. They waning days of this year has been a reminder that nothing was easy nor should be taken for granted this team has a tall task at hand. Many things have happen most good,others sometimes bad from Ducks earning spot in 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs to Corey Perry becoming first Duck to win Hart Trophy and 2nd Duck to win Rocket Trophy not to mention 3rd in team history to reach 50 Goal Mark. Low points has been lack of depth and losses mounting due to inabilities of the Ducks rally together be it holding leads or overcoming our rivals within Pacific Division. Worst lowest moment would be death of a former Duck, Ruslan Salei aka Rusty to some who word Ducks Logo with honor,Pride and Duty for 10 years was a Defencemen i always respect and truly admire.
Like many Prospects before who develop I always give him and others a chance and benefit of a doubt. His efforts are memorable including the OT Goal in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Finals in 2003. His passing hit all of us hard including myself who witness that moment 8 years ago. Yet i know Ducks Nation will hold him dear in our hearts as always.Another Low point is definitely the Recent losing skid and collapse in 2nd and 3rd months of Ducks 11-12 Season...Call it rebuilding call it worst season in my own opinion this is a MESS plain and simple. If you ask me I believe Front Office has relied too much on certain players with inexperience to lead them back to the top. It's one thing to have all Offensive team but it's another to have a team that is very imbalance.
Once More I must speaks of Ducks Positive in 2011 one is overcoming Hiller's inaction due to Vertigo by bringing in Ellis and Emery too good goalies who gave this team a shot in clinching their 8th Stanley Cup Playoff berth...Without them Ducks may have a long struggle ahead with questions asked.Hiller's vertigo was focal point for many some wonder what's up with him others believe it's best to go with Emery during the offseason. But with Hiller announcing he is back Ducks choose to go with him. To this moment that choice is now question......Hiller has not been himself nor he seems to not bee the goal we though he was. For example allowing a two goals in 10secs really makes this Die hard Ducksfan wonder if he is really 100%
I will not lie to anyone especially all of you when I say I am deeply disappointed in Hiller and the way things have gone about this season. Since Low points have been address I think it's needed to tell of High points within the Ducks One being that of Corey Perry who made transition of Super pest to goal scorer. His skills are amazing and his hat tricks were numerous i had to list them down before i can update My Ducks History Book. Scoring 50 Goals,Earning Hart Trophy MVP and Rocket Richard was special...It was historic. But I cannot leave out two important events of 2011. That i being Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne....Opening at Home where he is a Hero let alone popular Player in Finland. Seeing my friends pics where they visit Finland made me adopt Jokerit as my team in Finland to Follow, Why you ask? well for me it's best to be open minded and not be closed minder as some of my Canadian Citizens have been in the past. another event special to Teemu was his return to Winnipeg. A place where he started his NHL Career before his arrival to Anaheim tribute by the Jets made me appreciate him more He is loved not only by the Ducks but Hockey Fans in Winnipeg.
As many Ducksfans look back and hope for the best in 2012 I have important message to many who read this....Stay strong Don't let the losing season get to you, DON'T let ANYONE be it Hockey Trolls on Facebook,Twitter or Ducks Message Board tell you it can be done. If the Ducks can have a strong finish and Either Make it or NOT in the Playoffs This team shows it can be resilient. For me Personally 11-12 season is troubling,Worrisome and diffcult but it's a stark reminder that for our Ducks to RISE again they must be able to have this Generation of Ducks endure the trials of setting things right. Remember the Past with Unique and expectational Pride. Know the present is full fo challenges that need to be address...But always always hope for the future. Till then I wish you all from Ducks Message Board+Facebook+Twitter a Happy New Year 2012...I will come to Orange County and I believe after this season Ducks WILL RISE again and be stronger!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Ducks and J-S Giguere:Old Friend returns
If there is one game i circle on the calender of 2011-2012 season it's a return of one of the most important Goalies in Ducks history making appearance after 2 years traded back in 2010. Jiggy as many Ducksfans including myself has always called him remember the effort,desire,willingness to give it his all during the Ducks rise towards Winning the Stanley Cup and achieving eternal glory that day. Alltime leader in wins,Shutouts and Games Played he not only cemented his mark on the Ducks but all of Ducks Nation especially in Orange County in general. For me personally Giguere traded to the Ducks in Year 2000 was symbolic...It connected the City of Halifax to Anaheim. He along with Joe Dipenta,Marc Chounaird and later years Bryce Swan,George Davis and Logan MacMillan lead me to create my nickname "MooseDuck". Why the name it's a connection between a team I followed since 1993 and a Hometown Junior team that has churn out successful NHL Players in the past.
It was not long at less 3 years later He started to establish himself as Ducks starter and made his mark within Ducks Fan base at the Ponda. 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs where he guided a upstart then-Mighty Ducks to a upset of Detroit,Dallas and a sweep of Vancouver. I remember till this day seeing him without his Ducks Goalie Mask and raising his glove with puck in hand. Definite as he and our team was back then. Even though Ducks Did not win in the heartbreaking loss in Game 7 vs NJ it was his wins and shutouts that earn him Playoff MVP and respect from Ducks fans across the world.
But the thing that really made me proud of Giguere was in 2007...Year of the Duck as I call it. His contributions along with Pronger,Niedermayer Bros,Getzlaf,Perry and Teemu along with Pahlsson and a Interesting Goalie named Bryzgalov began the Ducks raise towards success and on June 6th 2007*Day of Great Victory* Ducks WON their First Stanley Cup. There were so many moments for me personally i think getting his autograph and talking to him made me appreciate that fact he not only played on my favorite team but years ago was a simple Canadian Teen chasing his dream by playing for the Halifax Mooseheads.
Tomorrow on New Year's eve i encourage all Ducksfans who read this via Twitter or Facebook to give Giggy a Salute and Standing O. He help the Ducks become a power and our team along with Fanbase came of age that Day. Without him we would have not be able to be where we are. It was this connection that played in one of 3 key things that made me register on Ducks Message Board 10 years ago. I can tell you this I am proud to call Giguere the GREATEST Ducks Goalie in history of the team and Ducks Nation. Till then I can't wait for this game and Ducks to Finish 2011 on positive Note!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
It was not long at less 3 years later He started to establish himself as Ducks starter and made his mark within Ducks Fan base at the Ponda. 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs where he guided a upstart then-Mighty Ducks to a upset of Detroit,Dallas and a sweep of Vancouver. I remember till this day seeing him without his Ducks Goalie Mask and raising his glove with puck in hand. Definite as he and our team was back then. Even though Ducks Did not win in the heartbreaking loss in Game 7 vs NJ it was his wins and shutouts that earn him Playoff MVP and respect from Ducks fans across the world.
But the thing that really made me proud of Giguere was in 2007...Year of the Duck as I call it. His contributions along with Pronger,Niedermayer Bros,Getzlaf,Perry and Teemu along with Pahlsson and a Interesting Goalie named Bryzgalov began the Ducks raise towards success and on June 6th 2007*Day of Great Victory* Ducks WON their First Stanley Cup. There were so many moments for me personally i think getting his autograph and talking to him made me appreciate that fact he not only played on my favorite team but years ago was a simple Canadian Teen chasing his dream by playing for the Halifax Mooseheads.
Tomorrow on New Year's eve i encourage all Ducksfans who read this via Twitter or Facebook to give Giggy a Salute and Standing O. He help the Ducks become a power and our team along with Fanbase came of age that Day. Without him we would have not be able to be where we are. It was this connection that played in one of 3 key things that made me register on Ducks Message Board 10 years ago. I can tell you this I am proud to call Giguere the GREATEST Ducks Goalie in history of the team and Ducks Nation. Till then I can't wait for this game and Ducks to Finish 2011 on positive Note!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas wishes and message to OC!
As you all know by now we are apporaching the end of 2011 with only 3 games left till New Years. I am left hoping our Ducks can finish this year not only with a positive note....But with Victory that ends another year marked by up's and downs. I have follow this team as many of you since their Founding and 2011 could go down is perhaps the worst or maybe the toughest to endure for the Ducks in recent history. Let's wish that those within the ranks of the roster will rise to the challenge as their precedessors did seasons prior, Let's wish that amidst turnmoil and questions they honor the past by moving forward with Wins and Victories over our rivals,Enemies and teams that stand in our way. For once I am concern bout this team's direction....But i feel it's necessary for those young guns to learn that games in NHL is NOT easy. Talent,Resiliencey within our team must be awaken don't know how it will but I am hoping it awake very soon.
I want say something regards to how this season has turn out in first 3 months of Ducks campagain....If there is one word to describe 11-12 in first 3 months it's turmoil. Reason is expectations this team has are not yet met. RPG Line has not fufilled their duties and change in coach was necessary to jumpstart and give new Energy to the Ducks. However it remains to be seen how it turns out considering this "Win 1,Lose 1" mentality is bugging all of us in Ducks Nation. Sometimes going through the rough patchs is the only way our team can overcome adversity that is in front of them this year and perhaps the next. We must never give up on this team nor should we give in to doubt,Naysayers of those who threw in the towel too soon.
I also want to say a personal message to Ducksfans in Orange County who is reading this. Do not GIVE UP or succumb to what people say bout this team and you all...Ducks are unique for they are a most successful Non-tradtional hockey market in NHL. No one can take that away from YOU or anyone else....Hockey is and always been a universal sport. Anaheim in my own opinion has and always been a Multi-sport city. Ducks,Angels,Bolts,MMA and Jiu jitsu have thrive in a area that i have come to love and respect be it the people and those who contributed to the Ducks success....From Players and front office to Powerplayers. Will the Ducks will anothe Stanley Cup?....I do beleive they can and THEY WILL!. Till then i want to say Merry Christmas to all of my friends in Orange County and beyond. Hope to see you there and see this team BOUNCE BACK!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
I want say something regards to how this season has turn out in first 3 months of Ducks campagain....If there is one word to describe 11-12 in first 3 months it's turmoil. Reason is expectations this team has are not yet met. RPG Line has not fufilled their duties and change in coach was necessary to jumpstart and give new Energy to the Ducks. However it remains to be seen how it turns out considering this "Win 1,Lose 1" mentality is bugging all of us in Ducks Nation. Sometimes going through the rough patchs is the only way our team can overcome adversity that is in front of them this year and perhaps the next. We must never give up on this team nor should we give in to doubt,Naysayers of those who threw in the towel too soon.
I also want to say a personal message to Ducksfans in Orange County who is reading this. Do not GIVE UP or succumb to what people say bout this team and you all...Ducks are unique for they are a most successful Non-tradtional hockey market in NHL. No one can take that away from YOU or anyone else....Hockey is and always been a universal sport. Anaheim in my own opinion has and always been a Multi-sport city. Ducks,Angels,Bolts,MMA and Jiu jitsu have thrive in a area that i have come to love and respect be it the people and those who contributed to the Ducks success....From Players and front office to Powerplayers. Will the Ducks will anothe Stanley Cup?....I do beleive they can and THEY WILL!. Till then i want to say Merry Christmas to all of my friends in Orange County and beyond. Hope to see you there and see this team BOUNCE BACK!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Trying times for Ducksfans
I'm left wonder what went wrong this season...For the Ducks with so much promise and potential it seems struggling and "Win one,Lose one" Mentality is reallying taking it's toll on next just the players but Ducksfans themselves. No matter where you look some have given up while others take on this "See I told you So" BS....It sickens me to the core and lead me at times to lose anger. To me it seems Many among us have forgotten what it means to be a Ducksfan not cause we accept losing...But we have seem to forget the battles they won that made this team and us different from any NHL Fan in the Hockey world. Sometimes amidst all the uncertainty,doubt put in by other Hockey fans it's always important to stay true to this team and history prior to what maybe a season of turmoil.
At times when i am on Ducks Message Board or facebook i have read words of those who try to tell it like it is....Let me say i have nothing wrong with those who speak with their heart on the Ducks Achilles heel or flaws that plague our team. I have however have problem with those consedencing Jerks and Defeatists who assume the worst or try to be a "Expert" by stating Tech babble. I can only wonder who others who are NOT like them feel since Main Forum on the Ducks Page has the Fun,Life and Passion SUCK OUT of them. As for Facebook those who frequent it can only hope for the best...Calling out some players does not make you a Troll or Bandwagon...It's a right of all Ducksfans including those i respect to speak out what is vital to the Duck Cause.
We are as i always have said is "Ducks Nation" spreading from Orange County to Nova Scotia and BC to Finland.....You can say we are everywhere. But with so much going it's tough to be positive heading towards New Year. If one has ask me if i though tis would be a Bad season i would tell you to "!@#!@#$ Off". Deep down inside i do however them to begin a strong 2nd half....No matter how one looks at it season being far from over we may see this as final transition of Ducks Youth movement...whether it be up or down it remains to be seen. I REFUSE to predict where the Ducks will Finish....I have hated it be it on Ducks Message Board or Twitter. It makes one look like a Condesdencing A-Hole.
With 3 months left on the schedule and 14 pts keeping Ducks distant from their goal...it's very clearly this team is Young, full of potential and going through the motions whether or not they make the playoffs or they don't it's STILL remains to be seen. All i ask from all Ducksfans especially in Orange County...DO NOT give up or GIVE IN. The Ducks has and always been a unique and expectational team with a Past that is something we are proud of. For it goes without saying "Past is full of accomplishments,Present provides Challenges and Future is filled with Hope". Right now it's ALL or NOTHING for this team no more no less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
At times when i am on Ducks Message Board or facebook i have read words of those who try to tell it like it is....Let me say i have nothing wrong with those who speak with their heart on the Ducks Achilles heel or flaws that plague our team. I have however have problem with those consedencing Jerks and Defeatists who assume the worst or try to be a "Expert" by stating Tech babble. I can only wonder who others who are NOT like them feel since Main Forum on the Ducks Page has the Fun,Life and Passion SUCK OUT of them. As for Facebook those who frequent it can only hope for the best...Calling out some players does not make you a Troll or Bandwagon...It's a right of all Ducksfans including those i respect to speak out what is vital to the Duck Cause.
We are as i always have said is "Ducks Nation" spreading from Orange County to Nova Scotia and BC to Finland.....You can say we are everywhere. But with so much going it's tough to be positive heading towards New Year. If one has ask me if i though tis would be a Bad season i would tell you to "!@#!@#$ Off". Deep down inside i do however them to begin a strong 2nd half....No matter how one looks at it season being far from over we may see this as final transition of Ducks Youth movement...whether it be up or down it remains to be seen. I REFUSE to predict where the Ducks will Finish....I have hated it be it on Ducks Message Board or Twitter. It makes one look like a Condesdencing A-Hole.
With 3 months left on the schedule and 14 pts keeping Ducks distant from their goal...it's very clearly this team is Young, full of potential and going through the motions whether or not they make the playoffs or they don't it's STILL remains to be seen. All i ask from all Ducksfans especially in Orange County...DO NOT give up or GIVE IN. The Ducks has and always been a unique and expectational team with a Past that is something we are proud of. For it goes without saying "Past is full of accomplishments,Present provides Challenges and Future is filled with Hope". Right now it's ALL or NOTHING for this team no more no less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Ducks Unexpected Results!
If you had ask me before Ducks 19th season began, that our Team would be sliding,faltering and near bottom of the league i would tell you to "Go the Hell". After seeing the Ducks have only 2 wins and a total of 9 together never in my life nore everyone i knew from Ducks Message Board to those on facebook.....expected this team to play so well at times but have results that DID NOT reflect the talent,skill and experince among the players. It never occur to me or others in Ducks Nation this team can be at 14th place earning 2 wins in November and be 9-18-5 23pts amidst Injuries,Coaching changes,Inconsistency and other factors that have plague this team since Ducks started 4-1 in early October.
This has been very frustrating,Disapointing and at times sad that a team with so much at stake struggle to be consistent in a competitive NHL West......There flaws on this team that SHOULD have been address a long time ago. Flawed Defence,Underachieving Offense and a two goalies that have looked shaky at times has lead to questions that MUST be asked asap. Recent lossess to our sworn rivals and to chicago and winnipeg has lead to a divide among Ducksfans some have given up while others such as myself stay on to see this season through....IF our Ducks Do not make the Stanley Cup Playoff it should be made as a reminder to our team and young players on the roster that NOTHING is easy be it games against Top teams or bottomdwellers. You can try to explain or point fingers who is at fault on why this editon of the Ducks is having a crappy season.
There is however a hope for this team to tap into their Resilience in turning this season around...If memory serves me and others is Ducks always have a strong 2nd half each season. Most times it bears fruit when 7 out of the 8 Playoff appearances our Ducks started slow. Sometimes this team must take a step back in order to move forward IF they are to continue with sucess they tasted 4 years ago.
The team is full of potential and perhaps this is a final phase of Ducks Youth movement...Whatever happens from here on end Ducks have and always will have a choice. Make the Playoffs and try to advance or fall short and rebuild. Needless to say it all comes down to picking up the pieces of the uexpected issues that arise during first half of 2011-2012....Is this team the worst? NO, Are they Bad?....I don't beleive so But i am certain our Ducks will learn from this and be revitialized and motivated to set things right after 11-12 season is over...For now All we ask from them is to FINISH STRONG!
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
This has been very frustrating,Disapointing and at times sad that a team with so much at stake struggle to be consistent in a competitive NHL West......There flaws on this team that SHOULD have been address a long time ago. Flawed Defence,Underachieving Offense and a two goalies that have looked shaky at times has lead to questions that MUST be asked asap. Recent lossess to our sworn rivals and to chicago and winnipeg has lead to a divide among Ducksfans some have given up while others such as myself stay on to see this season through....IF our Ducks Do not make the Stanley Cup Playoff it should be made as a reminder to our team and young players on the roster that NOTHING is easy be it games against Top teams or bottomdwellers. You can try to explain or point fingers who is at fault on why this editon of the Ducks is having a crappy season.
There is however a hope for this team to tap into their Resilience in turning this season around...If memory serves me and others is Ducks always have a strong 2nd half each season. Most times it bears fruit when 7 out of the 8 Playoff appearances our Ducks started slow. Sometimes this team must take a step back in order to move forward IF they are to continue with sucess they tasted 4 years ago.
The team is full of potential and perhaps this is a final phase of Ducks Youth movement...Whatever happens from here on end Ducks have and always will have a choice. Make the Playoffs and try to advance or fall short and rebuild. Needless to say it all comes down to picking up the pieces of the uexpected issues that arise during first half of 2011-2012....Is this team the worst? NO, Are they Bad?....I don't beleive so But i am certain our Ducks will learn from this and be revitialized and motivated to set things right after 11-12 season is over...For now All we ask from them is to FINISH STRONG!
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Challenges and uphill battles
As of right now most of you are now full aware Ducks are in 30th place. Never though i see the day or hear this team would be at the bottom of the League and NHL Western Conference. Shameful if you ask me let alone very dishonorable at best, as much as i have been a optimism and someone stoic in the fact of uncertainty and concerns. I am left to wonder how our Ducks will precede from here on end. No matter what they must use this as a rallying cry to finish this season strong. Some i have talk to have said there are benefits in being last.....I however see the risks and dangers involve in what someone would say "Tanking" this season to get first overall pick.
Failure and falling short in achieving the goals at the start of this season...But it seems flaws have shown more and more from lack of depth to injuries to key players along with new players be it youth or new players....It seems everything is out of place. But i am quickly reminded by a friend that a team like our Ducks who have tasted success,victories and greatest win of all time may have to endure this fall. So much disappointment has lead to me question whether or not this team can succeed or overcome this adversity that face the. If i history Ducks have made it to the Stanley Cup Postseason in 7 out of the 8 times when they have slow starts.
This season however imho is troubling and worrisome. There is alot of Offense but NO D in this edition of our Team....I am concern but i never show it when i am on Ducks Message Board abit or twitter. Losing is much i hate and struggles are due to many factors ranging from new Blood to New Coach. Identity is STILL Missing for the Ducks it remains to be seen whether or not they turn it around. I cannot blame others who feel this team cannot...They have seen loss and low points of this team As i have. We can only hope for the best and know this team can succeed....A put of me knows the Ducks can turn it around IF they can pull it together.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Failure and falling short in achieving the goals at the start of this season...But it seems flaws have shown more and more from lack of depth to injuries to key players along with new players be it youth or new players....It seems everything is out of place. But i am quickly reminded by a friend that a team like our Ducks who have tasted success,victories and greatest win of all time may have to endure this fall. So much disappointment has lead to me question whether or not this team can succeed or overcome this adversity that face the. If i history Ducks have made it to the Stanley Cup Postseason in 7 out of the 8 times when they have slow starts.
This season however imho is troubling and worrisome. There is alot of Offense but NO D in this edition of our Team....I am concern but i never show it when i am on Ducks Message Board abit or twitter. Losing is much i hate and struggles are due to many factors ranging from new Blood to New Coach. Identity is STILL Missing for the Ducks it remains to be seen whether or not they turn it around. I cannot blame others who feel this team cannot...They have seen loss and low points of this team As i have. We can only hope for the best and know this team can succeed....A put of me knows the Ducks can turn it around IF they can pull it together.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Friday, December 9, 2011
Team full of Potential and unpredictable finish!
There games when one has witness or seen with their eyes or listen that makes you wonder. In Seasons prior and past years Ducks have always i mean always fight for a constant battle for honor,Respect and Pride...This season has been a struggle for consistency for a team full of youth eager to prove themselves to the Ducks Front office and Ducks Nation itself. Looking at the roster i am noticing 11 of our players are under age of 30. With inexperince and new blood on the roster....I am left to wonder whether it along with injuries to Blake and Lubo may have played part in Ducks recent slump in November aka Month of Turmoil.
This Season however it may end could be lesson for the youth who will one day assemble mantles of leadership. However it maybe this team must find ways to WIN, Not lose nor settle for 1pt. There is no Sastifaction but winning and the Stanley Cup....Sometimes toughest battles are those young guns of our team must learn in order to know NOTHING is easy nor given to. We as Ducksfans need to know there is no such thing as a easy win or a Easy victory. Ducks past is unqiue and expectional for our resilince,Present is full of hope this 11-12 Edition can follow in footsteps of predcessors past...As for the Future it holds to our Expectations our Ducks will always Rise again.
Right now being 10 out of 8th and 7th is STILL within our range to catch up and make up for lost ground. our team has this month and January to make up for what happen in November. For this i refuse and will not predict where our Ducks will finish.....This all comes down to seeing this through which is a true testemant of ALL Ducksfans in Orange County and elsewhere. I for one refuse to do so cause i rather have this team Fight in each game....Then give up. I would rather have them score more then 2 or 3 goals then sit back. This IS NOW or NEVER!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
This Season however it may end could be lesson for the youth who will one day assemble mantles of leadership. However it maybe this team must find ways to WIN, Not lose nor settle for 1pt. There is no Sastifaction but winning and the Stanley Cup....Sometimes toughest battles are those young guns of our team must learn in order to know NOTHING is easy nor given to. We as Ducksfans need to know there is no such thing as a easy win or a Easy victory. Ducks past is unqiue and expectional for our resilince,Present is full of hope this 11-12 Edition can follow in footsteps of predcessors past...As for the Future it holds to our Expectations our Ducks will always Rise again.
Right now being 10 out of 8th and 7th is STILL within our range to catch up and make up for lost ground. our team has this month and January to make up for what happen in November. For this i refuse and will not predict where our Ducks will finish.....This all comes down to seeing this through which is a true testemant of ALL Ducksfans in Orange County and elsewhere. I for one refuse to do so cause i rather have this team Fight in each game....Then give up. I would rather have them score more then 2 or 3 goals then sit back. This IS NOW or NEVER!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Ducks Win and Realigment
There is nothing that puts a smile on my face or others is a Ducks Win. What's even better is a Win over our enemy LA, I am hopeful that it's a start in turning this season around perhaps maybe making a push for the NHL Western Conference's Top 8. Once more amidst all the uncertainly i beleive in this team they can turn this season around...Be it Playoffs or no Playoffs it comes down to finishing strong in a very competitive NHL West. Now you ask why is this Die-hard Passionate Ducksfan beleive they can turn this season around?....Answer is for as long as 19 years i have seen the good,the bad and the ugly of our team's history. Sometimes it was worst others Ducks rose to the challenge and triumph over Detroit,LA,San Jose,Vancouver and others who i call "Enemies". To me this is a challenge let alone adversity they face in getting through obstacles that lay before them.
I am however concern bout lack of depth or as i call "Strength in Numbers" within ranks of the team. Bottom six at times worries me and gives me concern......Yet i am hoping the young guns including Hagman contribute in sparking a Ducks Offense which sits 28th in NHL Scoring. At times I wonder what's going within the locker room...who is to blame and who is weakpoint on this edition of Anaheim Ducks. I do however will not go into any "Expert" BS that is on the Ducks Message Board but i beleive IF our Ducks are to fight back they must be Resilient,Relentless and Never Give up...For me that is what i beleive this team can do WITH or WITHOUT some of their top players. Call it a learning process it's best to wait and see by 41st and 2nd half for the Ducks to make that "Push"
Now on to other matters one including the news of NHL Realigning The league from 2 Conferences and 6 Divisons to four Conferences. I really don't care bout 3 other Conferneces at this moment. I am very happy Ducks are in a Conference A as it's called now with LA,San Jose,Phoniex,Vancouver,Calgary,Edmonton and Colorado. This is a refreshing change by the league which is why i hope Ducks will focus on creating rivalries with Vancouver*Arrogant team*,Calgary and those greasers...For as long as i remeber i always Hated the 3 Canadian western teams, Oh what the Hell i Hated ALL 7 teams that's right 7. For me i think this will create new battles Ducks will embrace and open ones with teams Ducks have history with mostly Vancouver.
Now i really do not know how in the Blue hell they are going to fix the Playoff system but i think it's wise for them to make sure it works well and not screw things up. I am looking forward to what 2012 will hold for the Ducks and NHL's New Look when 12-13 season begins. Back to the Ducks it seems very sad from my point of view there is divison among the Ducks ranks in Ducks Main Forum,Twitter and Facebook. a Fanbase divided is something i though i would never see....I know those who call themselves "Experts" are nothing more then Assholes,Butt-kissing nimrods who DO NOT appericate or Respect Passion of many within Ducks Nation. That i will leave for a Another post.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
I am however concern bout lack of depth or as i call "Strength in Numbers" within ranks of the team. Bottom six at times worries me and gives me concern......Yet i am hoping the young guns including Hagman contribute in sparking a Ducks Offense which sits 28th in NHL Scoring. At times I wonder what's going within the locker room...who is to blame and who is weakpoint on this edition of Anaheim Ducks. I do however will not go into any "Expert" BS that is on the Ducks Message Board but i beleive IF our Ducks are to fight back they must be Resilient,Relentless and Never Give up...For me that is what i beleive this team can do WITH or WITHOUT some of their top players. Call it a learning process it's best to wait and see by 41st and 2nd half for the Ducks to make that "Push"
Now on to other matters one including the news of NHL Realigning The league from 2 Conferences and 6 Divisons to four Conferences. I really don't care bout 3 other Conferneces at this moment. I am very happy Ducks are in a Conference A as it's called now with LA,San Jose,Phoniex,Vancouver,Calgary,Edmonton and Colorado. This is a refreshing change by the league which is why i hope Ducks will focus on creating rivalries with Vancouver*Arrogant team*,Calgary and those greasers...For as long as i remeber i always Hated the 3 Canadian western teams, Oh what the Hell i Hated ALL 7 teams that's right 7. For me i think this will create new battles Ducks will embrace and open ones with teams Ducks have history with mostly Vancouver.
Now i really do not know how in the Blue hell they are going to fix the Playoff system but i think it's wise for them to make sure it works well and not screw things up. I am looking forward to what 2012 will hold for the Ducks and NHL's New Look when 12-13 season begins. Back to the Ducks it seems very sad from my point of view there is divison among the Ducks ranks in Ducks Main Forum,Twitter and Facebook. a Fanbase divided is something i though i would never see....I know those who call themselves "Experts" are nothing more then Assholes,Butt-kissing nimrods who DO NOT appericate or Respect Passion of many within Ducks Nation. That i will leave for a Another post.
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MooseDuck
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Ducks needing New Energy and New Voice!
Past week or so not to mention last month was by far the worst November our Ducks experince in a decade. For all of you who are interested in Ducks History...Montreal victory several days ago was 2nd win Ducks earn which tied for lowest wins in month of Nov since 2000-2001. To me what we have here during that turmoil was falling short of expectations we have of this team and contributions we want from Ducks Top Line. The win on last day of Nov mark the end of a era and begining of a new one...Randy Carlyle our Ducks Seventh Head Coach who as we cannot forget most successful in team history guided our Ducks to their First Stanley Cup in 2007,2nd Western Conference Championship and 1st Pacific Division Titl in 2007. It's sad to see him go but it's nature of the sport and changes have to be made for the Duck Cause.
However we should always remeber Carlyle for contributing to our Ducks greatest sucess let alone being alltime leader in wins by a Ducks Coach...Like other Former Ducks be it Players,Coachs or GM's Randy made his Mark!. As for Bruce Boudreau i beleive move to hire him was a great choice nto out of desperation but in needing a "New Voice" to guide this different Ducks Hockey Team. Bruce Almighty as i call him and others do on Ducks Main forum and elsewhere. His track record is very good and i look forward to his "Colorful expressions" towards our team and strategies he will imply. I was impresse with the way they played last nite even though they loss in OT...a Point is a 1point nothing more. But i would LOVE to have a !@#!@#!@#!@ Win.
Playoffs or No Playoffs the most important thing we know is everytime Ducks have a slow start in past 8 times they earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs. SEVEN out of the eight were slow starts. Whether or not Our Ducks can sneak as they did last year remains to be seen....I cannot blame those who feel this team will not make it or others who feel it's deja vu. I know i cannot answer that question in Ducks Message Board,Facebook or Twitter but I know Ducks will finnish this season strong...Till then I am hoping for the best as Ducks Nation does.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
However we should always remeber Carlyle for contributing to our Ducks greatest sucess let alone being alltime leader in wins by a Ducks Coach...Like other Former Ducks be it Players,Coachs or GM's Randy made his Mark!. As for Bruce Boudreau i beleive move to hire him was a great choice nto out of desperation but in needing a "New Voice" to guide this different Ducks Hockey Team. Bruce Almighty as i call him and others do on Ducks Main forum and elsewhere. His track record is very good and i look forward to his "Colorful expressions" towards our team and strategies he will imply. I was impresse with the way they played last nite even though they loss in OT...a Point is a 1point nothing more. But i would LOVE to have a !@#!@#!@#!@ Win.
Playoffs or No Playoffs the most important thing we know is everytime Ducks have a slow start in past 8 times they earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs. SEVEN out of the eight were slow starts. Whether or not Our Ducks can sneak as they did last year remains to be seen....I cannot blame those who feel this team will not make it or others who feel it's deja vu. I know i cannot answer that question in Ducks Message Board,Facebook or Twitter but I know Ducks will finnish this season strong...Till then I am hoping for the best as Ducks Nation does.
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MooseDuck
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