Thoughs on the NHL CBA

As you know The Current NHL CBA expires on Sept 15th. Something we mark down and hope it may not end up as a Lockout. For me Personally I am always optimist in regards to anything be the Ducks Quest for a Stanley Cup and exact revenge on those who stand in their way....and My absolute rejection of the notion "Bring the Cup back to Canada" BS. Hearing the words that a Lockout may happen is a cause for a concern for me not only a Ducks Fan but as Hockey fan in general. I am not defeatist....never was never will be. I know some in my community have tendency to talk bout "Greedy" Owners and Players and how they will "never" Watch a NHL Game...of course it's hypocritical since many do watch Canadian Based teams. I do not believe that contraction is the solution to the problem nor this notion that we have to stick 10 teams in Canada to create a Better chance in having Canadian team win the Stanley Cup. I am for is the Salary Cap to be lower at 59-65Million and create revenue sharing for all NHL Teams. Don't get me wrong I want the Ducks to win but a equal playing field is always need to create competition and parity. Look I will get right to the point and say it now.....IF the NHL goes into a Lockout it will hinder any mometuem the NHL in spreading the game to United States. I am for American Hockey I would love to see the sport stand side by side with Baseball,Football maybe who knows Soccer. In this era where Unions are look down upon and Wealth is "Denounced" in the mainstream media IF both sides can work things out then Something can be done. For now Ducks Fans like all NHL Fans and hockey fans await how this situation plays out hope things will work out well. You can disagree But I will never be a Pessimistic....As far as Sports News and Pundits not to mention Canadian Hockey Purists I believe A new CBA can be done. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Future is now!

Whether one realize it our not our Ducks will choose a path that requires them to develop within. Trusting those who within our ranks and in the system is always essential to success and absolute victory. Before the Ducks begin their quest and before the Gathering*Ducks 19th Training Camp* We must understand and come to know that like previous seasons and years past the Ducks relied on those they drafted....forget bout dreaming who they will sign or hope they spend to the Cap. The Ducks with signings of Souray,Allen,Winnik and Staubitz have bolster their Core...yet one wonders if that is enough for them to do. Despite con stand annoying rumours let alone BS that is "Bobby Ryan Trade Rumours". I can honestly say I believe Bobby Will stay as a Duck come the Gathering it's Vital the Ducks keep him and develop new Blood that is coming to the team. Etem,Holland,Palmieri,Vatanen and a few others. When I think back to the past and struggles we fought each season and year. I think of this team's future and Players who will advance the Cause of our Ducks towards greater Glory and Good. If player's Stats like Etem is not enough for some to convince he belongs to our team and will make a good Training Camp at the Gathering then one is naive at best let alone foolish. 50 Goals is enough for one to know He and some are NHL Ready. Optimism and positiveness along with Passion bout the Ducks have always been the strength I am part of. It is part of me too.....Like many of you who are awaiting the CBA talks to end and perhaps season to begin I am hoping for the best. There are many reasons besides our Ducks influx of youth and new players to look for there is Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne and guys like Perry,Getzlaf and Ryan able to bounce back after a dismal and yet Disappointing season. I can find comfort in seeing how the team will shape up to be let alone they not only be tougher but determine to set things right. We know come Oct the Ducks will RISE AGAIN ONCE MORE!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck