If there is One word to describe our Ducks 11-12 season it's this.....Unpredictable. I would not lie when I say and I know some would agree that we never expect the Ducks to have a 4-1 record after five games. Then earn 2 wins in November let alone struggle much in Dec till New Year's Day. No one within Ducks Nation and those who are Ducks fans would expect injuries to hinder our team that lead to questions of Trades,Coaching Change and YES division and where our team go from here. Yet we forget that one of the traits this team has is Resilience to overcome adversity....Against the odds our Ducks face and coaching change what it comes down to is courage,unity and Collective Will in all players to rely on each other in difficulties that lay ahead. What we see is a team that has endure,withstand and dealt with injuries,inconsistency and lack of depth that has plague our team in first 3 and a half months. Collective Will at times was never there..Since our team is going through the motions.
Changes,Transition and other words have thrown around in how to improve our Ducks and overcome the hurdle that is 11pts out of 8th spot. It's no wonder that with all uncertainty and questions what is next best course of action for the Ducks....Coaching change was imho part 1 of a two part problem but it seems to be removed now with the team being 8-1-1 earning 17pts and closing the distance slowly before Allstar break began. As you all know my views will never change in regards to this team pursing a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I am a Optimist and i feel like life Ducks must battle to over come the Odds stack against them.
It's vital they do with all Ducks Fans giving them 110%. Yes I am not from Orange County but i see a brighter future in regards to one of the most Successful Hockey Teams in California and of 1990's Expansion era. Ducks History as we know is unique and expectational.....It makes me SICK there are those from Ducks Message Board,Twitter and at times facebook who have a defeatist attitude towards our team. I do not question their loyalty. But I Question their Negative outlook....Sure it's great to talk bout "Fail for Nail" It's utterly stupid to bring out the need to "TANK" a season for a player. I rather they fight for a spot then fail or lose...It goes without showing that some Ducks Fans those "Experts" on Ducks Message Board and beyond have lost their way.
Since Stanley Cup Championship Victory 5 years ago...I have seen a change of attitude. Gone are the days of disagreement now there is Condescension,self-proclaimed know it alls belittle of each other's knowledge. Those who do this laugh and mock others including myself view on how this team should proceed in the coming games this season. Sadly it has been going on as long as i remember. Passion,Fun and unity at times has been sucked out thanks to individuals who have clammed down and try to control what people say with words. Does this reflect any Ducks Fans in O.C and elsewhere....NO. There are Ducks fans on Twitter,Facebook and other Message Boards. Who express their passion for the team and the game itself. I do however remain for reasons i will let you all know next blog. For now I am confident our Ducks can make it to the Playoffs or they can fight with Honor,Pride and Courage.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
I Believe in the Anaheim Ducks
If We know our History of the Ducks and their battles of proving haters and naysayers wrong we know that in 8 Stanley Cup Playoff Appearances 7 out of the 8 times They earn a spot is when our Ducks were resilient and plow through towards clinching a Playoff berth each season. For me it seems likely and i hope the Ducks begin a tear to start their push for the post-season. I believe they can pull it off and rise for the challenge that is presented for them. Seeing the Ducks and hearing they have awaken from the slump they were in makes me confident and hope they can continue their push tonite and next two months before I arrive to see them in Orange County.
Can the Ducks make it to the post season?...I believe they can But it's in their hands right now with all that has happen from Coaching change to the inexperience of some of the players be it our Ducks sophomores or rookies. Injuries,inconsistency and coaching change. These adversities our Ducks face will unite them in determination and "Dedication" for Ducks Cause. Whether they make the playoffs or not as i always say remains to be seen. One thing that is needed to address is trade Talks. I have heard rumors...seen the proposed Trade Scenarios. Tolerate the BS talk from "Experts" on Ducks Message board and elsewhere. Not to mention the out of touch delusional talk from Leafs fans on some chat rooms and message boards.
Let me say this opening and get it off my chest. I DO NOT BELIEVE the Ducks will trade Ryan,Getz,Perry or Teemu...Saku who knows since both He and Teemu are untouchable. It bugs me yet i look at some of scenarios some seem right others are just stupid. Yet one factor that needs to be look at and that is age. IF the Ducks are to trade say Getz then someone equal should be sent in return. I would not mind Ducks get a Big D-man from the states be it Myers or Miller a goaltender. It would makes sense this edition of the Ducks for 2012 is all offense and NO Defense this season. If there are some players i like the Ducks to trade it would be Lubo for Stuart and Beauchemin or Brookbank for Draft picks
Next weeks and months will determine what our Ducks path will be Playoffs or no Playoffs whether or not they succeed remains to be seen. One thing I ask for the Ducks is finish strong and Ducks fans in Orange County support this team 110%. They may experience this funk in early part of the season but do not be surprise by their resilience. Ducks Nation is split down the middle some want a top ten Draft Pick others want Ducks to succeed as I do. One thing i hope many and All Ducks fans will never do is NEVER EVER let anyone outside of Orange County or elsewhere Define you as you are. Ducksfans,Angel fans and hell Bolts fans or Jiu jitsu fans. OC is a sports diverse area...I am proud to say it and respect the people in Orange County for their love of Hockey and sports.
Whatever happens...happens for reason for the Ducks we should not give up on them neither should the team. Sometimes going through a rough patch is a learning experience for those who will inherit the role of leadership. It builds character for our Ducks no matter what will Prevail and I hope when i arrive in Orange County in March will be in the thick of the Post season.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Can the Ducks make it to the post season?...I believe they can But it's in their hands right now with all that has happen from Coaching change to the inexperience of some of the players be it our Ducks sophomores or rookies. Injuries,inconsistency and coaching change. These adversities our Ducks face will unite them in determination and "Dedication" for Ducks Cause. Whether they make the playoffs or not as i always say remains to be seen. One thing that is needed to address is trade Talks. I have heard rumors...seen the proposed Trade Scenarios. Tolerate the BS talk from "Experts" on Ducks Message board and elsewhere. Not to mention the out of touch delusional talk from Leafs fans on some chat rooms and message boards.
Let me say this opening and get it off my chest. I DO NOT BELIEVE the Ducks will trade Ryan,Getz,Perry or Teemu...Saku who knows since both He and Teemu are untouchable. It bugs me yet i look at some of scenarios some seem right others are just stupid. Yet one factor that needs to be look at and that is age. IF the Ducks are to trade say Getz then someone equal should be sent in return. I would not mind Ducks get a Big D-man from the states be it Myers or Miller a goaltender. It would makes sense this edition of the Ducks for 2012 is all offense and NO Defense this season. If there are some players i like the Ducks to trade it would be Lubo for Stuart and Beauchemin or Brookbank for Draft picks
Next weeks and months will determine what our Ducks path will be Playoffs or no Playoffs whether or not they succeed remains to be seen. One thing I ask for the Ducks is finish strong and Ducks fans in Orange County support this team 110%. They may experience this funk in early part of the season but do not be surprise by their resilience. Ducks Nation is split down the middle some want a top ten Draft Pick others want Ducks to succeed as I do. One thing i hope many and All Ducks fans will never do is NEVER EVER let anyone outside of Orange County or elsewhere Define you as you are. Ducksfans,Angel fans and hell Bolts fans or Jiu jitsu fans. OC is a sports diverse area...I am proud to say it and respect the people in Orange County for their love of Hockey and sports.
Whatever happens...happens for reason for the Ducks we should not give up on them neither should the team. Sometimes going through a rough patch is a learning experience for those who will inherit the role of leadership. It builds character for our Ducks no matter what will Prevail and I hope when i arrive in Orange County in March will be in the thick of the Post season.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ducks at halfway mark:14-22-7 35pts
Looking at the record after the Ducks win last nite. It makes me wonder what must be done for this team to get back to the top,after enduring a chaotic November.....Questions surrounding who will get traded right there to whether or not our Ducks may or may not get the first pick in 2012 Draft. one thing that is always a reminder for our team and Ducks fans as a whole. 2nd half of 11-12 season comes down to 3 things...Resilience,Never Giving up and Collective Will. Ducks History has shown since Day 1 of our Team's founding. If one can go back to the past and see that in the 8 Stanley Cup Playoff berths our Ducks have clinched. 7 count them SEVEN of them have been Teams under the Ducks Banner earn a spot in the Playoffs by overcoming all odds against them. Be it 1997,2003 or last year in 2010. History has shown the Ducks when against all odds can overcome then if the Will is collectively there when 23 players are Ont he same page and determine to prove the Doubters,haters and naysayers wrong.
Rest assure the win against Edmonton,Dallas,Columbus and NYI was not only sweet but a boost in the Morale of the Ducks and Ducks Nation as we continue the path towards finishing this season strong and hopefully with a Spot in Postseason. One thing that needs to be look at is the flaws that is so apparently within our Ducks ranks. Lack of depth or what i call "Depth strength" has been very troubling since bottom six has not been consistent over the past 41 games....What's more concerning is Top Line's inconstancy to take the lead and hit the ground running each game. Call it being "Top Heavy" but I see things that lead our team down this tough road and record they have shows not only inconsistency but injuries and sometimes inexperience has lead the Ducks to lose games THEY were suppose to win...Sadly it showed in the results.
But Let say this with a clear mind even though the Ducks are at 14th place with 35pts and with 39 games left I believe the Ducks can make it to the Playoffs....We should believe and support this team no matter what. For me it's best they Fight to the bitter end to earn that spot and try then "TANK" 11-12 season as some of the fools on the Ducks Message Board has suggested. Is this team the Worst you ask?...My answer is a resounding NO.
I see this edition of the Ducks as nothing more then a team of potential and talent. A team with alot of youth and some experience that is going through the motions,learning the duties that one day they will assume.....I do not believe the Ducks will trade any of the RPG in the 2nd half of 11-2. It will not only be devastated but a blow to the morale and betrayal of the Ducks Cause in General. IF our Ducks do make a trade it will be for either Lubo or Frankie to ensure transition/youth Movement started in 08-09 is a smooth finish. For now with 3 months left till 11-12 season ends I rather have the Ducks do whatever it takes to win and Show the Hockey World they have some FIGHT IN them!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Rest assure the win against Edmonton,Dallas,Columbus and NYI was not only sweet but a boost in the Morale of the Ducks and Ducks Nation as we continue the path towards finishing this season strong and hopefully with a Spot in Postseason. One thing that needs to be look at is the flaws that is so apparently within our Ducks ranks. Lack of depth or what i call "Depth strength" has been very troubling since bottom six has not been consistent over the past 41 games....What's more concerning is Top Line's inconstancy to take the lead and hit the ground running each game. Call it being "Top Heavy" but I see things that lead our team down this tough road and record they have shows not only inconsistency but injuries and sometimes inexperience has lead the Ducks to lose games THEY were suppose to win...Sadly it showed in the results.
But Let say this with a clear mind even though the Ducks are at 14th place with 35pts and with 39 games left I believe the Ducks can make it to the Playoffs....We should believe and support this team no matter what. For me it's best they Fight to the bitter end to earn that spot and try then "TANK" 11-12 season as some of the fools on the Ducks Message Board has suggested. Is this team the Worst you ask?...My answer is a resounding NO.
I see this edition of the Ducks as nothing more then a team of potential and talent. A team with alot of youth and some experience that is going through the motions,learning the duties that one day they will assume.....I do not believe the Ducks will trade any of the RPG in the 2nd half of 11-2. It will not only be devastated but a blow to the morale and betrayal of the Ducks Cause in General. IF our Ducks do make a trade it will be for either Lubo or Frankie to ensure transition/youth Movement started in 08-09 is a smooth finish. For now with 3 months left till 11-12 season ends I rather have the Ducks do whatever it takes to win and Show the Hockey World they have some FIGHT IN them!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, January 8, 2012
hockey is for Everyone!
Hello to all who is reading my Blogs and my thoughts...Hope you all enjoy the New Year's Holiday and the recent Ducks Win against lowly Long Island Team near New York. 11-22-6 maybe not what we want from the Ducks..I am sure they do not themselves. But first thing's first. I think with all that happen in Hockey in the past year or so i felt it was necessary to draw a resolution for what i want to do in 2012...One of them is writing this post down. I believe in my heart that Hockey is for Everyone, I reject the notion that is Hockey is "Canada's Game" Sure Hockey is born in Canada and has provide excellent and respect players from Mario to Patrick Roy and Great One...But I feel that in our changing times it's best to celebrate success and Pride in seeing Hockey enjoy by those beyond the Border of my Nation. You know my allegiance and Loyalty to the Ducks...some of you know that my Passion for this team borders on Zeal. After Ducks won their First Stanley Cup...I took it upon myself to follow Nation Jr,Nation teams and even a Finnish team in Finland to see what similarities they have...I came to a conclusion that All People,Canadian,American,Finnish,Swede even in Hong Kong love this sport and follow teams that inspire and have a everlasting imprint on them for rest of their lives. 2012 will mark 6th time and in five years I will be going to see the Ducks.
Five years is long but it change me in a different way. Knowing people who love the sport and appreciated it as much as I do make me see the world differently especially for Americans who love this great team sport. Looking at the way people down south and talking to those in Finland and Sweden makes me proud to be Canadian...I believe in my heart that Canadians should look at seeing how the world enjoy the game we created and pass to the other Nations. Having the sport be exclusive and not inclusive as many of my fellow Canadians see with this "Bring the Cup back to Canada" Mentality is BS and absurd. Due in part that Canada has it's citizens playing and living in the United States to Promote the sport.
So what if Americans and other nations do not follow the game as my country do so passionately. Sometimes i wonder if the arrogance and obnoxious of my citizens of cloud the judgement of many...Let alone talk down to those especially American Hockey fans in general. It's sad and at times it's a reality that i grew up and knowledge a long time ago.....I always will remain true to the Ducks and Ducks Cause don't ask me to follow any of the NHL Canadian Teams I hate them all especially some fans...Only Canadian teams I will follow is in the AHL be it Toronto Marlies or CHL teams like Ottawa 67's or SeaDogs and Mooseheads.
We as I mean those within Canada should see the sport of Hockey is exclusive....they should see it played and won by cities in USA,Europe elsewhere as result of my spread of Joy and a gift to the world. You ask why do I not know follow this stereotypes of my fellow citizens. It's because i am reminded that not all sports should exclusive and that we as Canadians must be proud to see how our Sport has develop and grow beyond our borders. For me that is what being a Canadian is about Hockey being played in United States,Finland and elsewhere...Following are the teams that I have decided to root,support and stand with:
1.Anaheim Ducks:As always through thick and thin good or bad I will support the Ducks 110%.
2.Finnish World Hockey team:2011 World Hockey Champions love the talent on the team hope they repeat.
3.Everett Silvertips:Successful American Junior franchise like what i see even though they are in a slump.
4.American Junior Hockey team:Won WJC gold in 2004 and 2010 have a great future and a program that produce alot of good players.
5.Toronto Marlies:Hate the Leafs but i admit i tolerate their farm teams especially when it was based in St John's.
No Matter if you agree or disagree with my view I am always Anaheim Ducks fans and a Hockey Nut in regards to this great sport. What i denounce is this Anti-American BS that some spew in my country...If they don't respect what Finns,Swedes or Americans have done they are narrow minded Fools.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Five years is long but it change me in a different way. Knowing people who love the sport and appreciated it as much as I do make me see the world differently especially for Americans who love this great team sport. Looking at the way people down south and talking to those in Finland and Sweden makes me proud to be Canadian...I believe in my heart that Canadians should look at seeing how the world enjoy the game we created and pass to the other Nations. Having the sport be exclusive and not inclusive as many of my fellow Canadians see with this "Bring the Cup back to Canada" Mentality is BS and absurd. Due in part that Canada has it's citizens playing and living in the United States to Promote the sport.
So what if Americans and other nations do not follow the game as my country do so passionately. Sometimes i wonder if the arrogance and obnoxious of my citizens of cloud the judgement of many...Let alone talk down to those especially American Hockey fans in general. It's sad and at times it's a reality that i grew up and knowledge a long time ago.....I always will remain true to the Ducks and Ducks Cause don't ask me to follow any of the NHL Canadian Teams I hate them all especially some fans...Only Canadian teams I will follow is in the AHL be it Toronto Marlies or CHL teams like Ottawa 67's or SeaDogs and Mooseheads.
We as I mean those within Canada should see the sport of Hockey is exclusive....they should see it played and won by cities in USA,Europe elsewhere as result of my spread of Joy and a gift to the world. You ask why do I not know follow this stereotypes of my fellow citizens. It's because i am reminded that not all sports should exclusive and that we as Canadians must be proud to see how our Sport has develop and grow beyond our borders. For me that is what being a Canadian is about Hockey being played in United States,Finland and elsewhere...Following are the teams that I have decided to root,support and stand with:
1.Anaheim Ducks:As always through thick and thin good or bad I will support the Ducks 110%.
2.Finnish World Hockey team:2011 World Hockey Champions love the talent on the team hope they repeat.
3.Everett Silvertips:Successful American Junior franchise like what i see even though they are in a slump.
4.American Junior Hockey team:Won WJC gold in 2004 and 2010 have a great future and a program that produce alot of good players.
5.Toronto Marlies:Hate the Leafs but i admit i tolerate their farm teams especially when it was based in St John's.
No Matter if you agree or disagree with my view I am always Anaheim Ducks fans and a Hockey Nut in regards to this great sport. What i denounce is this Anti-American BS that some spew in my country...If they don't respect what Finns,Swedes or Americans have done they are narrow minded Fools.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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