Thursday, July 31, 2014

My Ducks All Ducks Team 20th Anniversary special

with Ducks 14-15 season 69 days away and off season being a slow as it has one has to look at success and the Players the Ducks had in their lineup in past 20 years. It's been months since the last game and at times Ducks fans like myself wonder what planes do Bob Murray aka Barstool Bob have in store in reshaping and Upgrading the roster for the upcoming Hockey Campaign. But as we look forward one must always remember and appreciate the Past. I know some Ducks fans always look forward but looking back is vital to remember the history and how this Team has adapted and overcome adversity time after time. All time Ducks team has been promoted about each Ducks fan on Ducks Message Board,Facebook and other social media has shown a Ducks fan POV on what makes a true All Ducks team. To me the Players I have part in what I believe comprise of a All-Ducks team is as follows from look over stats,Roster and of course certain contributions Players have made. So without further ado here is My All-Time Ducks Roster: Forwards 1.Penner-Getzlaf-Perry 2.Kariya-Rucchin-Selanne 3.Sacco-Macdonald-Sykora 4.Lupul-Pahlsson-Parros Koviu Defence 1.Pronger-Niedermayer 2.Salei-Carney 3.Dollas-Beauchemin Visnovsky Goaltending 1.Giguere 2.Hiller 3.Hebert This is what I feel makes a team exceptional and a reminder that our team has come along way. Agree or disagree Ducks have alot of players who contributed to our Cause and did so much in 20 years from Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya to J-S Giguere and emergence of some of the Young Guns within Ducks Ranks. whatever 14-15 season brings Let it be known Ducks will be Ready to UNLEASH HELL when the Puck Drops. Hopefully I will be there to see it :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Ducks Offseason:New Players,New Look and a New Phase

Weeks have pass and we have seen many changes Ducks have been through over the Summer. Arrival of Ryan Kesler, Nate Thompson via Trades and signing of Clayton Stoner and Dany Heatley via FA Signings has signal not only purpose but Desire on the Ducks who seek not only Redemption.......But VENGEANCE against the Stanley Cup Champion la kings.What we see from these trades and signings is Ducks are determine not to let things falter in the Stanley Cup Playoffs all over again Kesler we know before the Trade was offical his name was link to our Ducks for months. Since Trade deadline and rumors that slowly have ground, from article on OCregister to news Ducks were pursuing him at this year's Trade deadline. Aquiring him address the need for a 2nd line center need of a center behind Getzlaf was something needed to be address for 7 years not since the days when Andy Mac was centering the 2nd Line. Trade for Thompson and signing of Heatley seems to me it was a move to strengthening the Depth and add some experince. With Departure of Koviu Ducks need a new Player down the middle with Getzlaf and Kesler as 1 and 2. Spreading out the offense and not losing "The Farm" to get Kesler and Thompson was imho a great move to shore up a Roster full of Youth and having eagerness to set things right. It's clear Ducks lack 2nd line center was something that gave us a disadvantage during the Freeway faceoff battle with the Enemy. Clear from the get go need was necessary to trade for a 2nd Line Center to help releive the focus on Getzlaf and spread the offense. Signings of Stoner address Defence Corps by adding another Big Gritty D-man. Yet we cannot forget He is meant to replace Souray who is retiring and not coming back to our team. This leaves Ducks with Allen 6-5 and Stoner and 6-4. Size is Good and hopeful they can with Re-signing of Sami V can continue to develop Ducks Defence Corps into a Strong and capable Defence in the NHL for years to come. Finally there is Dany Heatley a chance for him to rejuvenate his career and give our Ducks experience in scoring depth. The team is no stranger in giving those 2nd chances think Todd Bertuzzi. Nate Thompson I am interested to see what he brings to the Ducks if he turns out well it maybe another Diamond in rough Trade Ducks have been known to do. With New Players adding to a Young Group comes a New Look..As many have seen at the NHL Draft the Ducks have introduce New Uni's by promoting the Ducks 4th Alt to the Black Home Uni and New Road Uni that I give 2 thumbs up. Ducks D look I read on Ducks Message Board have gotten great reviews. For Me Personally I am very Happy and Pleased by the New Look which is fitting Ducks selected a determine Left Winger from Peterborough Petes who is determine to make the team. Ducks D Unis is symbolic cause it represents Adapting evolution of Ducks Unis from Ducks Logo to Web foot D....I have nothing against the Old Look for 8 years it serve Ducks fans well with Pride and appreciation. As August apporach and Me making plans to see the team and My friends I hope to again embrace the Ducks New Phase. After 20th anniversary Season it's time to begin a New Chapter of Ducks Hockey :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck