Anaheim Ducks:Our Inspiration,Strength and Motivation

As I write this down....Looking down at several road games our Ducks have Win,Lose and earn 1pt after OT. I wonder bout how this team has brought so many over the past 25 years to Ducks Banner by living in the moment and having those moments forever etched in our hearts,Minds and Soul. To me I had epiphany on this and it occurs to me that like all Sports teams...Anaheim Ducks,Our team,Our style of Hockey over past 25 years has been Our Strength,Inspiration and Motivation.Why I say this for many of us have endure countless times where things go awry in life...Be it bad day at work,anxiety,loss of family or other issues. Ducks have been not only our escape but sense of morale boost in our lifes...Be it Winning or Losing....Scoring Goals,HatTricks,Fights and Great Saves by a Ducks Goalie.

This team can give all Ducks Fan a reason to smile,Vent and talk about....Not mention be positive to pursue one's dreams or Do a Good Deed at work,in Life or reflect on the Great Victories or tough Losses they endure...Like Life there is ups and Downs. Often we learn like our Ducks in adjusting each season we like them are resilient. Each game Ducks play be it Home or on the Road more Fans are inspire,Motivated and see them as their strength. I do too many times no matter how we face Life there is always the Ducks that go through the turbulence of each season...For now as we wait for the Ducks to Battle Stanley Cup Champions Let's be grateful and be inspire by the team and the Players.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Honoring Selanne/Kariya's HHOF ,Vatanan Trade and Wild Wing Statue!: My Thoughs

Hello again My Friends It's been awhile....sorry for absence there were some Christmas shopping I had to do over the past few weeks. Anyways there is alot to cover and From Selanne and Kariya becoming First 2 Ducks inducting in Hockey Hall of Fame to Vatanen Trade and of course Return of Wild Wing Statue to Holy Grounds of the Ponda.

Moment Selanne and Kariya 2 Ducks Legends were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and by getting the Call to being honor by the team who both contributed so much to the Ducks combining 24 years of Tenure with the Ducks they have paved the way for Current Ducks today....Also it was reflection of many moments they have given all Ducks fans from OT Goals and dazzling Skills to Playoff Moments from Game 6 2003 Stanley Cup Final Goal by Kariya getting knockdown and Return to Score a Goal to Selanne scoring the OT Winner vs Detroit in Game 5 of 2007 Western Conference Final. One thing we can agree is both of them who are Ducks Legends have put our team on the map. Seeing their Portraits unveil at HHOF I had chills also had Chills when Ducks Fans gave Paul Kariya a Big Welcome back on Nov19th......I was emotional and honestly I personally Forgive Kariya for his Departure more on that on later Blog. Anyways one thing that would make it special IF and I say IF Ducks Retire No9......It would mean alot for this Diehard Ducks Fan who follow this team since 1993...Too bad Owner Henry Samueli Teased All Ducks Fans attended that Night with the suggestion. These who I call a Ducks Legend and Finnish Icon and another Ducks Great are Heros who inspire us......For me Personally they were my heroes.....like the Team itself they inspire to do more in my Life....Whether Ducks Retire No9 I will be there IF I get the Chance.

Most of you know now that Sami Vatanen Traded was not a surprise.....Some of within Ducks Fanbase from OC to worldwide knew Sami was Trade Bait from Ducks Message Board to Facebook and other parts of Social Media believe he is odd man out due to rise of Brandon Montour to Sami abit so-So under RC's Coaching style. Many of us speculate where he would go from Toronto to NJ all the way to being traded within NHL Western Conference....One thing we knew when Ducks trade a D-man another D will take their place. Goes along with my "Strength in Numbers" Outlook of Ducks Depth. It was abit surprise they got Center Adam Henrique,Joseph Blandisi and draft Pick in exchange for Vatman....in long Run of the Ducks 17-18 season it was justified due in part of Absence of Kesboss and Captain Getzlaf both out with Injuries that time. And Need for Forward due in part Ducks having Plenty of Defencemen As I said before in Ducks Message Board and Facebook and I say it again....Thank you for your Contribution Sami and Good Luck in NJ....Welcome to the Ducks Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi.

Finally We have Return of Wild Wing Statue...few years ago I was disappointed not seeing it on Holy Grounds that is the Ponda aka Honda Center but seeing it Courtesy of DucksNPucks not only brough Joy to yours Truly but happy to see it return...The "Defender" As it's Called will play a important Part next season for it marks 25 Years...Yes TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Ducks have been around in NHL and Hockey in General. 10 years ago I took my First Picture at Honda Center seeing the Ducks Live for the first time with Wild Wing Statue to see it back caps end to 2017.

As Year draws to end It's good to look at the Ducks 2017 year for not only we see 2 Ducks Hockey Hall of Famers but Return of Important Moument sacred to all Ducks Fans.....For now I will get back to you later...GO DUCKS!

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Perseverance Test!

Lets be honest bout one thing as much as all of us enjoy our Ducks taking it to Vancouver last Night in 4-1 Win one has to be concern bout the injuries our team has endure over the past few weeks. Injury bug has taken it's toll with Getzlaf,Kesler,Fowler,Boll,Kase,Eaves and few others out with injury that has lead our Ducks to recall some players from San Diego and having our Depth pick up the slack in some of the Ducks Important players absence. What it lead to is Ducks after 16 games having a 7-6-3 17pts, modest record and it has lead me to realize what we are seeing is a Test...a TEST that requires our Anaheim Ducks to come together and stay united with absence of certain players not returning till few weeks and in 2nd half of 17-18 season. Test of Perseverance will definite be something Ducks will need to stay the course while many of their injured brethren recover till they are ready to suit up for the team.

I won't lie when i say to you that I did not expect Injury bug to take a toll on the Ducks especially with recent injuries to few more players has made Adversity Ducks face even greater to overcome. Should we panic? or should we choose and hope for the BEST. I say the latter since Panicking at a time when the season is still young is NOT logical or assuming the worst. Looking at the Roster Ducks have Perry,Rakell,Lindholm,Vatanen,Ritche,Cogs,Silfverberg to name few who I feel can not only shoulder the offense but provide some stability till return of Kesboss and others. For this Month and next all the way till Early Jan Perseverance will be Ducks key asset from here on end. Reason being it's Perseverance that got our Ducks to overcome the odds and DEFY THEM no matter what. Concern is nothing new and we should be concern but we must have Hope this team can turn it around.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Offensive Outburst:Road ahead

2 Game winning Streak 6 goals in each of those games. Many ask if the Ducks will find offense it they did on those nights. With Gibson standing tall and Ducks PP going 1-4 against Montreal and 1-3 vs Philly,Special teams is still a work in progress...however many of us are please Ducks are finding goals in the net from Depth players like Grant and Rasmussen and Goal from Getzlaf returning to the Flock along with Hampus Lindholm presence puts a smile on my face. Gibson's 33 saves vs Philly and 51 saves vs Montrel was outstanding. I like all Ducks Fans right now hope this will lead to better things ahead. Who knows but we must hope Consistency will be at forefront for our team going forward as. Put it this way looking at NHL West standings especially Pacific Division they need is close the gap with not only LA,Calgary and Van but VGK. Let's not lie to ourselves but Magento's have been surprise to us all...I was hoping they fall but I guess with the team they have they are abit of a upswing for expansion team.

Return of Getzlaf and Lindholm imho was a big Difference maker last night. IF they can be the factor as they will in next 8 games,our Ducks would be Rising Once more. Big Picture we see as first month of 17-18 season winds down is Ducks are Hungry,Ready,Eager to set things right and Driven with Purpose and desire to Smash through our Enemies. For what it's worth 3 things is needed.

1.Consistency:IF Ducks can build on what they have then they will STRIKE fear on 30 NHL Teams including rivals and enemies in Pacific Division.
2.Collective Will:All players must contribute and stand together in Winning and reaching the Promise land. Whether it be Getzlaf and Perry or John Gibson and Young Players like Montour and Ritchie....Ducks must stand United in face of not only adversity but battle any bumps along the way....We may not win them all but I rather see they give it their all no matter what.
3.Dedication:One thing our Ducks are driven is their Creed that being Ducks "Dedication" that word may mean nothing to some but to us Ducks Fans from True Ducks Fan to Diehards and newbies they must never give up in the face of what is ahead. ignore the Doubters and naysayers for Together Ducks must uphold "Dedication" which is Legacy of not only Success but Perseverance.

November is around the corner and like October it's important not because it's 2nd month of 17-18 but the fact a 9 home games are schedule including a Homestand of 5 who knows what will happen. One thing I share with you and all Ducks Fans friends in Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and beyond Optimism in the Ducks and Hope they will push forward.

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MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks at 6 games:My Thoughts

So our Ducks season has begun for where they stand at 2-3-1 5pts anyone surprise by the....."Slow Start". Personally I am not but if you ask me there is still need for improvement especially on Powerplay having 21 Opportunities scoring only 1 it's a Work in Progress. Much of it is due in part of Ducks not having Kesler,Lindholm and Vatanen who are recovering from injuries during the battles with Nashville. Getzlaf and Eaves they seem to be Day-to-Day we should not panic or assume things will fall into disaster......For the Anaheim Ducks at this stage of the season need to overcome this adversity is to remain focus,dedicated and stand United. Not let slumps get them considering Ducks are playing without core members of their group. We all share the love,passion and inspiration of the Ducks since their founding 24 years ago.

For me Ducks being in the position where they are at is nothing new for us Panicking at a time when it's still early in the season is.....jumping to conclusion. For whatever Ducks finish it's not set in stone. Like 24 previous Seasons before it's hard to predict where our Ducks will finish. 15 years ago if one ask me or any Ducks fans in Orange County California or worldwide Ducks will make it to the 2003 Stanley Cup Final....I would have dodge the question due to my superstitious nature. IF our Ducks can overcome adversity they face it must have Collective Will as I call it for every Player to contribute within Rank-and-File of the Ducks also most will call it "Depth" to reach within and get the Fighting Spirit Ducks have burn brightly.

I do not panick but at times I lose My patience with the Ducks over the years I develop a Thick skin. Whatever happens from here on end result in how Ducks will do. Do we as some say "Suck" without our Key players?......I disagree one thing is certain Ducks must Perserre to overcome the obstacle. As I say nothing is Easy in the NHL like life itself we must overcome.

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MooseDuck

Paul Kariya:My Thoughs on "Surfacing

Many of you have either watched the Doc by TSN on Ducks Original Paul Kariya and hearing him speak after 6 years of silence has many of us within Ducks Nation Talking...TSN mini-Doc titled "Surfacing"Gave us a look on how Ol No9 was doing after he left the Sport in 2011. Like many of you since Ducks Founding in 1993 we followed Paul Kariya's career since his name was called at 1993 NHL Draft till his leading the Ducks to their first ever Stanley Cup Final 10 year later. Kariya left us with many moments from becoming first Duck to score 50 Goals and win 2 Lady Byng awards to winning Olympic Gold at Salt Lake 2002 and World Hockey Championship in 1994. Watching that Documentary of Paul and seeing him open about his life and Career and his views on the need for NHL to deal with Concussions. What sends chills down my spine abit is Kariya not remembering being hit by Scott Stevens,Returning to the game and scoring the Goal or Game 6 or 7 and as he says "2 Days" Later. In my view he should be Remember more then just Game 6 "Off the Floor,On the Board" Moment after watching "Surfacing" it's clear to be me now that He has moved on.... that night in Game 6 was example of Kariya sacrifice his health He is a Ducks Great he paved the way for our Ducks to be where they are at along with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne. Both him and Teemu put it on the line each night and Day to promote the Sport,contribute to the Ducks Cause and build our team what it is today. No matter what you Feel bout Kariya Now whether it be his uncomfortable being a public Face as he was for 9 years with Ducks till his surprise appearance at the Ducks "Paint it Orange" Campaign.

I say this with Open Heart Let us remember what he did for the Ducks besides the "Off the Floor,On Board" Moment where he showed that Fighting Spirit that embody our Ducks...Let us remember his speed,Skills and playmaking Abilities that he and Selanne created over the years from 1996-2001. Is he approachable? somewhat but he is HUMAN like all of us who played the sport of Hockey and the team we love with our Hearts and souls. Ducks Fans and Hockey Fans should understand clearly that we need to advocate and demand the NHL do MORE for the Players....They are like workers and like Workers they are vital to a Job and to a company...For the Ducks and all Sports teams Players is important to sporting events and their Health must be Number 1 Priority. Right Now all I can say this......watching Surfacing gave me a whole understanding of Paul Kariya he is private Person we must understand that for now Let's Hope he makes a appearance again for the Ducks.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Symbolic Importance of Ducks Hockey Autograph

As many of you know or have done over the years As I have during the 8 years I made a Pilgrimage to see Anaheim Ducks 2007-2015 is get the autographs of several players be it Getzlaf,Perry or Fowler to Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne,Giguere Original Ducks Like Yake,Grimson,Hebert and few others. Now to me personally and I like to share my view of the importance the symbolic need of getting a Players be it Ducks,NHLer or other athletes is more then just "Selling" it for Cash. Getting their Autograph,Pic and chat with them is symbolic gesture of us in a non-verbal way of thanking them for their effort. Having that name that signature on your Ducks Uni,Hat,T-shirt,Book and Hockey Card tells us of that player who will contribute no matter how big or small to the Ducks Cause. Need for it is and always been knowing well you met that Player talk to him and saw him win the Stanley Cup with your team or broke a NHL Record.

Having that Autograph means alot to all Ducks Fans....be it young or old or someone new to the sport of Hockey or Anaheim Ducks Themselves having that name that Signature is something you remember forever. For example 10 years ago when I flew to see Anaheim Ducks for the first time I got autographs of Selanne,Giguere,Niedermayer Bros,Marchant,Andy Macdonald,Sami Pahlsson,Bryzgalov,Brad May,Joe Dipenta,Randy Carlyle,Chris Pronger and others. those Names are forever etch in my Ducks Uni and it's symbolism represents Immortality in Hockey and Sports in general...For many of us who follow the Ducks take a moment and look at the names...Read them and you will remember their faces,skills,Goals,Saves and the good and the bad...........Why I ask it's simple we witness their efforts over 25 years. I did in Halifax,listening on Internet Radio and watching them on TV. Being there and getting the Autos and see how other Ducks Fans got them I know their influence has left many Ducks Fans with Motivation and inspiration to improve their lives.

Cause when we see those Names....they are MORE then just autographs as I Say before it's Our way...DUCKS Fan way of saying "Thank You".

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Gathering of the Ducks 2017

So it Begins....well sort Today marks a important Day as the Ducks Training Camp for this Season begins. Like prior 23 Training Camps before Ducks Fans worldwide and all over including yours truly,Optimistic,Hopeful,Eager and excited for Puck to Drop. Looking at Training Camp Roster comprise of Ducks Regulars,Prospects,Returnees and New Players give us a sense our Ducks the ones who fell short in NHL Western Final is hungry and Dedicated to finish what was started. To build on 16-17 Playoff Run it will be Collective Effort of the team to push forward and Win it all. I never lie to any of you who read this and know my Passion for the Ducks and People of Orange County. We must support the core group who will be leading the Ducks again to reach the Goal that we desire in achieving once more. Injuries to Kesler requires Ducks to come together and be united in achieving a dominating Foothold in not just NHL's Pacific Division but the Western Conference as a whole.

Adversity as I always have said and we see since Day1 of the Ducks has always been battles to overcome absence of important players. Be it Kesboss out of action till Christmas to Lindholm and Vatman out till Nov1. the Honor and Duty of filling that void falls into the Ducks depth signees imho. Guys like Grant,Rasmussen,Olesky and few others. Ducks sign them for they entrust them to hold the line till 3 of our Key players return from IR. having those 3 not ready till later in the season makes us easy targets by our rivals and enemies to knock us down a peg. That alone as Ducks Fans we must be Very aware......But also have faith in the Depth players who have joined our Ranks. To do the job but also have others be it Rakell,Wags and Shaw to do what is needed during first 2 months of Ducks 17-18 Campagin.

Goaltending depth is good and strengthen with Addition of Ryan Miller who wished to come to SoCal due to his Wife's work and close to the Family also having a Goaltender Reto Berra gives the Ducks 3 Goaltenders who can step in anytime to get the Job Done. Miller's Experience will be beneficial for Gibson who will become a solid Goaltender and number1 Ducks Goalie with Olympian backing him. Add in Guys like Montour,Kase and Max Jones and Sam Steel.....Postive Thinking and looking forward for the Ducks to be UNLEASHED their Fury on the NHL will be something to see. Whether they hit the ground running or start slow one thing is certain. Anaheim Ducks will be READY Come Oct5th.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks against the World:New Slogan or just a T-Shirt

By now you have seen the Picture of Ducks Captain Ryan Getzlaf sporting a New T-Shirt with Words titled "Ducks against the World". Most are intrigue by it others want the shirt. For me Personally I think most feel that we have a New Slogan for this season. It may not be confirm or made Official but one thing is certain...That shirt speaks well how all Ducks Fans feel when our team and all of us as a whole feel when Adversity is against you. It stands out and it should ring true to our very Soul in how we deal with adversity in our lives and how our Anaheim Ducks face Adversity be it on the Ice or off it. If this is a New Slogan then it's Fitting for our team who has the Hunger,Drive and Dedication to Push forward and reclaim what is rightfully theirs.

When we slowly approach Ducks 25th season in NHL....Slogan may become official or adopted by us DucksFans one thing is certain is that "Ducks Against the World" shall be our Rallying Cry for the need to get the Job done and Win another Stanley Cup. I hope this is our New Slogan and Ducks as well. For motivating words can rally Ducks and Ducks Fans to strengthen the Ducks Cause.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

T-minus 32 till Ducks Hockey!:My Thoughs

It's that time of you again...the Waiting for Hockey to begin or as many have said "is it October yet". As Anaheim Ducks and all Ducks Fans begin the countdown towards 25th year and upcoming 17-18 season. Looking at the Roster and the Players Ducks have sign from Ryan Miller,Reto Berra,Derek Grant to Return of Francis Beauchemin and Dennis Rammussen. I am Looking forward to what this team will do once Puck Drops and our Ducks will be UNLEASHED upon 30 NHL Teams including our Enemies LA,Nashville,San Jose,Detroit and etc. But also welcoming VGK for a NHL Beatdown at the Ponda. Counting down till Season Opener/Home Opener We know the feeling of eagerness,excitement and anticipation towards how this team will do.....We know one thing is that Unfinished Business will be motivation for this team going forward.there is a sense of Hunger,Desire,Motivation and Purpose this year now. After losing to the Mustard Cats(Nashville) in last seasons Western Conference Final it felt not like defeat but a something left undone. Many of you feel this way as I know from reading the Ducks Message Board and comments left on Facebook,Twitter,Instagram...etc.

Let's not be surprise Ducks Signings and changes were minimal at best. Core group is still there from Getzlaf,Perry and Kesler to Fowler,Lindholm,Vatanen and John Gibson. Adding many new Players in bottom six is nothing new since Keeping the Ducks Core Group and changing little is Ducks M.O and has been for past 24 years. As we count the days till Oct5th the excitement grows and the Passion is lit once more for the Ducks will be ready to finish what was left undone. As we know 32 to 30 Days is the REAL COUNTDOWN to Anaheim Ducks be UNLEASHED upon the NHL.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Remembering Bryan Murray:1942-2017

I remember when the Ducks hired Bryan Murray as their 5th Head Coach for 2001-2002 season. It was during the Days when our team were butt of jokes and Mockery by Hockey Trolls online. extreme Trashtalk on Ducks Message Board and BS we encounter during the "Dark Times" Ducks Bringing Bryan Murray to Coach a team was many believe another struggle for the Ducks to go against the grain when our Rivals especially Enemies be it Detroit,LA,Dallas and few others at times had upper hand and Sports Pundits wrote us off many times. As news of his passing hit all Ducks Fans worldwide and many who follow this team since Day1. I can't remember impact he made not as Head Coach but a GM a year later...in Those 2 years as Ducks 3rd General Manager...in his short stint he was able to Trade for Steve Thomas,Sandis Ozolish,Petr Sykora and Rob Niedermayer in 2003 When Our Ducks who would later recruit his Brother Scott to sign with the Ducks 4 years later. He Signed a Skilled NHL Passer in Adam Oates He drafted Future Ducks Captain Ryan Getzlaf and Superpest Corey Perry in 2003 NHL Draft would play a big Part along with Rob Niedermayer in Ducks winning their First Stanley Cup on June6th 2007(Day of Great Victory). But what he mostly did was not only from the Bench but in the-Mighty Ducks Front Office. He brought as OCregister's Mark Whicker describe "brightened the vibe, hired good people, let them do good things, and exuded winning". So as many of you know without Murray's Influence Ducks would have not been where they are without a Man of his calbir who came in and turn a Young Hockey Franchise with that Funny name into a Threat in the Pacific Division.


The team He constructed not only shocked the Hockey World in 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs but shocked our Enemies by sweeping then-Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings another Enemy Dallas stars and upstart in Minnesota Wild before battling to the End in 2003 Stanley Cup Final vs New Jeresy. Not only it gave Ducks Fans including many Die hards including myself and others a New Hope and motivated-inspiration in life.He also gave a Unknown Minor League AHL Coach named Miked Babcock a chance to be in the NHL. Babcock a Coach of Toronto Maples has won Stanley Cup with Detroit and 2 Olympic medals in Winter Olympics

As we reflect on Life of former Ducks Coach and GM Bryan Murray we should grateful and remember. As many mourn for few days and remeber this Man he had contributed to the Ducks in quiet way. His leagacy is with us in how he Jumpstarted the Ducks and pave the way for sucessors Brian Burke and Bob Murray to excel in creating the Legacy of Sucess. Bryan Murray *Raise Glass of Guinness* This one's For you!

MooseDuck

Importance of Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya in HHOF

June 26th 2017 marks another Milestone for our Anaheim Ducks, Hockey Hall of Fame electing not just Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne BUT Ducks Great Paul Kariya to be Included is very Symbolic and Importance to Anaheim Ducks and Ducks Fans worldwide. As Mention it before. Having both Ducks Legends elected is symbolic importance of the Ducks being a Successful non-traditional Hockey Market and growth of Hockey and Ducks Sphere of Influence in not only SoCal but Hockey World itself . I might add having 2 Players who not only contributed to the Ducks Cause but pave the way for the Future who is making their mark for the Ducks as of today brings credibility and positive impact on Ducks Crest from Duck Mask of "Disney Era" to Ducks D of today. Moments they have created be it together or separate. Between the 2 they made a Big Impact with the Ducks during their Tenures even though One Left due to reasons I will not get into....the Other return who later won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007.

Before there was Giguere,Niedermayer Bros,Prongs,Getzlaf and Perry there was Ducks Dynamic Duo of Kariya and Selanne....Paul was the Face of the Franchise 1994 till 2003. He dazzle the Ponda Faithful along with Teemu Selanne who arrived 2 years later in 1996. 2 Became Friends and stay in touch over the years. From 1996 till 2001 Both of them No8 and No9 Having those 2 during early years of Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks History they put the team on the map and Brought more eyes and curious Hockey Fans the Ducks Flock. Kariya's Speed and his play-making made him stand out.Won Gold Medal in 2002 Winter Olympics,Winning Lady Byng Trophy Twice being the First Duck to score 50 Goals in 1995-1996. Kariya Contributed to the Ducks First ever Stanley Cup Final and aiding then-Mighty Ducks Winning their first Western Conference Championship. Teemu Selanne arrived in Feb 6th 1996. Trade was the BEST Ducks made in getting a Proven scorer and Winner. Doing so give the Ducks for 5 years Finnish Flash became 2nd Ducks Player to hit 50 Goals and during his 1st Tenure 96-97.....Winning Rocket Richard Trophy before traded to San Jose during the Ducks Dark times of struggle. It was his 2nd tenure Selanne cemented his Legacy. Contributions on and off the ice left lasting impact on Ducks and Ducks Fans locally....I can go on till midnight but you all know what he has meant to the Ducks Cause in general. Winning Masterton Trophy but also scored Winning Goal in Game 5 of 2007 WCF......his Major Contribution of course was guiding our Ducks in winning their First Stanley Cup....Joy of seeing him raise the Stanley Cup above his head was a sight to see.

As we await for the Puck to drop for the Ducks 25th season important all Ducks Fans mark it down of the Calendar Nov10th to 13th 2017 we will see 2 of the Best Ducks be enshrine in Hockey Immortality both represent our Ducks well and it will be a GLORIOUS Great for all Ducks Fans and Ducks Nation in General...as we look back at their careers Let's forward to Ducks who in 54 DAYS will be UNLEASHED once more on the NHL.

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MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks Summer of Change!

As Many of you have know this Offseason has been Different for our Anaheim Duck. We all expected and knew Ducks would Lose A player in Expansion Draft and Not have a First Round Draft Pick since 1999. Many of us wonder,Debated and asked How will the Ducks build from their Deep Push in Stanley Cup Playoffs since their loss to Nashville in NHL's Western Conference Final. Many saw Comparisons to 06 Mighty Ducks making it to the Stanley Cup Final Four and Win it all a Year later. Some feel a Trade would push us to the Top...Right now What we saw was some Changes that saw the Ducks let go a D-man via Buyout to Signing of Ryan Miller on July 1st. IF there is one thing that unites All Ducks Fans including yours Truly is to see our Team Win the Stanley Cup and Restore Honor,Glory and Prestige to the Ducks Cause.


Losing Clayton Stoner in Expansion Draft was no Brainier to many of us Ducks Fans including myself who saw his Contract obstacle in Re-signing Lindholm and Rakell during early part of 16-17 season. Losing Him would be Justified since it will free up Cap Room for the Ducks in near future. It mark First time in 17 Year the team will lose a Player or 2 in NHL Expansion Draft(Last one was in 200 Jeff Nielsen selected by Minnesota Wild and Prospect to CBJ).Losing Stoner would be no Loss to the Ducks Over growing Defence Corps.........few days before Exp Draft which was held at same time as NHL Awards were to begin Many within Ducks Fanbase here bout Trade involving Shea Theodore going to VGK. For some Ducks Fans it was sad yet Disappointing but others knew it was indeed justified due in part Ducks were wanted to Protect Josh Manson who's Stock and value was going up in Ducks Depth Charts. Regardless We all knew with Ducks overload of Talent on Defence Corps tough Decisions had to be made. By Trading Theodore to VGK Ducks would be protecting Vatanen{inj) and Manson. As it became official We knew it was for the best...IMHO I was disappointed the Ducks did not get Draft Pick in return....It would be best Compensation since the Ducks will be facing them in Pacific Division. Yet Ducks got nothing return besides VGK deciding not to pick Manson and Vatanen. Losing Both Theodore and Stoner as days and weeks go by was No Big Loss...yet disappointing as many understood in losing Theodore without Getting something return....however for the good of the Ducks Cause it was Justified if few ways.


Another Moment of Change for the Ducks was Free agent Frenzy...July1st maybe Canada Day but for me and other Ducks Fans living Canada we treated as any other Day for Loving the sport of Hockey and the team itself. When word of Nate Thompson and Johnathan Bernier testing Free Agency by making it official in Signing Elsewhere be it Ottawa and Colorado...Ducks Knew in Order for us to fill in spots open by Departure of Nate and Bernier signing some FA's would be vital in strengthen our Depth on 1.Lower Six Forwards and 2.Signing a Backup Goalie with experience to balance out Ducks Goaltending tandem and ensure IF Gibson is out with Injury the Backup would be there to pick up where he left off. Signing of Derek Grant,Steve Olesky,Mike Liambas and Scott Sabourin....Depth Signings that will strength Ducks Depth but also giving some of these players a spot to fill till some of the Ducks Regulars who were injured during the Ducks-Nashville Battles recover. The most important signing of them all was signing of Ryan Miller who took role of not only Backup Goalie but Mentorship of Ducks Number1 Goalie John Gibson.

Many know Miller's Strong Desire to be close to his Wife and Family in California due in part his wife is actress in Hollywood. Getting him for 2 years 4Mill. 2010 Veniza Award Winner,2 Time Olympian he can bring that needed experience to the Ducks Goaltending Depth. Also his Veteran presence can be a positive influence on Gibson who at 24 years of age will be entering 17-18 season as Starter once again. It could imho Help in Gibson's Development into a Full Fledge Goaltender and imho heir in perhaps breaking Ducks alltime Goaltending Records held by Ducks Legendary Goalie J-S Giguere.

Last but not least and many have waited for this since he Retire 3 years ago....Ducks Legend and Finnish Hockey Icon Teemu Selanne was Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame Toronto. It was something special for not just Anaheim Ducks but for all Ducks Fans worldwide from Orange County Califorina to Ducks Fans in Canada,USA,Finland,Sweden and beyond. What makes it more Positive was the fact Paul Kariya a Anaheim Ducks Great in his own Right was also elected to Hockey Hall of Fame as well. It mark for first time Ducks had 2 Players BOTH who spent most of their NHL Career with the Ducks in 24 year history and 6th and 7th Player to suit up for the Ducks to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Others being of course,Sergei Fedorov, Adam Oates,Scott Niedermayer, Jari Kurri and Chris Pronger....all of them including those Ducks Legends who made Big Impact contributed in advancing the Ducks Cause during 24 year History of our Unique Team.

As we enjoy the Summer and countdown to Ducks 25 NHL Season It's good to know this Summer has not only spark our Interest in our team but renew the Hope Ducks will be Hungry,Determine and Motivated to finish What they started. As for How our Ducks will look like come Training Camp aka Gathering of the Ducks...It will all come down to What Ducks will Look like when Puck Drop in October....For THEY SHALL BE UNLEASHED upon our Rivals and Enemies in NHL.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Our Anaheim Ducks Entry and Expansion Draft

Time for Anaheim Ducks to Focus what is important begins now. 2 few days Expansion Draft will begin and possibility our team will lose a player for 1st time in 17 years is high. Ducks will have decisions which will be tough....Who to Protect,Who to leave Unprotected or who to trade before the Exp Draft begins is going to make things interesting for this is opportunity that should be utilize by this team next week. Let's face it Ducks will have to leave some to be claimed by VGK or "Magnetos" as I will come them now........Yet It makes wonder what Ace up his sleeve. As we know Ducks need a Scoring Left Winger that was surely lacking during 16-17 Campaign. Many times Ducks Fans including myself speculate on who Ducks will give up and who will we get in return. Sami Vatanen's name popped up many times over the past few weeks...before that few months. Losing him or any Ducks Player for nothing is understandable since it will leave the Ducks nothing to be gain.

Which is why a Trade perhaps one that will SHOCK the hockey World again can Bring a sense of "WOW" and eyes on the Ducks as it did with Chris Pronger 11 years ago. IF Ducks can convince Bieksa to waive his NMC this gives Ducks to protect Fowler,Lindholm and Manson while leaving Bieska likely hood of being claim. OR say if Ducks make a trade with VGK for a player for draft picks....It can happen but possibility is unlikely since VGK will be picking one player from each of 30 teams including the Ducks. Whatever Bob Murray has in store for the Ducks it's important to see the Big Picture that lay ahead of us.

Ducks reach the NHL's Western Conference Final and doing so they must make a Pronger type Trade that will ROCK the Hockey World. 11 years ago IF Memory serves us well Ducks reach the Stanley Cup Final Four only to fall to Edm a year later they Claim their 1st Stanley Cup. Could History repeat Itself?.....Whoever Knows but as far as I am concern Expanison Draft presents the Ducks will a Chance to make a Deal If it mes Jumpstarting and Sparking that Fighting spirit of the Ducks...so BE IT!.


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MooseDuck

June 6th 2007:10 years Later a Reflection by a Die hard Ducks Fan!

10 Years it seems like Yesterday yet we all remember where we were on that Special Night. All Ducks Fans know where they were watching that Game. Stanley Cup Final Game 5 at Honda Centre aka Ponda. Several Months I was in Anaheim for my Ducks/NHL Game. Getting all of Autographs of the Players,Coaching staff and Radio Broadcasters made that Night even more important. Ducks were ready,We were ready and yours truly was once the Puck Drop that Night....JS Giguere was in Net and Defence Corps was solid with likes of Norris Trophy winner Duo Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger,Vet Defencemen Sean O Donnell,then-Minor League D-man Francois Beauchemin along with Ric Jackman and Joe Dipenta a Reliable D-man who has roots in my hometown of Cole Harbour/Halifax Nova Scotia...Forwards comprise of Youth and Experience be it Todd Marchant,Andy Macdonald,Brad May,Rob Niedermayer,Travis Moen,Sammy Pahlsson who with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne provide Experience. among the Forwards were the Youth who rep the Future...Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry aka "The Twins" as Ducks Fans call them,Drew Miller bro of Goalie Ryan Miller,Ryan Carter,Dustin Penner or as I call him "Big Pen" and few others including George Parros aka "Hammer of Anaheim" and a Backup Goalie with Quirky outlook on Life Ilya Bryzgalov.

That Edition of Anaheim Ducks Roster I sum up in 3 words....Youth,Experience and Aggression. Their Path to the Stanley Cup was a road where they Pummel,Defend,smash,Clawed their way to the Top. Each game I watch along with you to see imho Greatest Team our Ducks assemble made example out of Minnesota,Vancouver,Detroit(Our hated enemy) and Ottawa. I cannot express the smile I have right now as I reflect...I imagine all of you is doing the same thing. Watching a team we grew up with since Day1 and that Night of the game when the Puck Drop the Ducks were relentless,Hungry and with a Focus that is Single minded they left NOTHING to chance......They routed Ottawa 6-2 and when Buzzer sound I yelled "ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER". Crying tears of joy made me think of all the times I turn to this team for Motivation,Inspiration and many times invested in. Friends I made in Orange County California.....Players who signed my Ducks Uni back then. Of Course it was during my Tryst times in my youth connect with them when things were not good in my life. You can say this was my escape. It was magical and surreal...By the time Ducks Captain Scott Niedermayer....I yelled "To the Heavens" and raise my hands up in joy.


This Team that night a Decade ago was the Ducks "GOLD Standard". Now 10 years later as we look back we should always understand with motivation and Pride this team can positively impact Ducks Fans,Hockey Fans and Sports fans alike. I have read articles on Ducks Website and Of course we all watch the Ducks 2007 Stanley Cup DVD. Personally with all that has been going since 2007 the Ducks have Changed,Our outlook of this team has Changed for what it's worth we look towards our Ducks winning a 2nd Stanley Cup and restoring Glory to the Ducks Cause......It's not matter of How the Ducks win the Stanley Cup....Matter of when!. As I post this the NHL has named 2006-2007 Stanley Cup Champion Ducks as one of the Top 50 Greatest NHL Teams. That says something bout Anaheim Ducks and us as whole.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Final Game of 2016-2017: BEAT LA and My Thoughs.

Tonite our Final game a Home Finale against our Enemy LA begins later today. Most of you who have been with this team at Beginning of 16-17 season had Doubts,Concerns and fears were around when the Puck Drop in October....most of us had doubts including myself on whether RC will return our Ducks to the Postseason. After several ups and Downs...Wins,Losses and inconsistency the team was able to Persevere and overcome adversity that afflicted them. From injuries to short contract talks that stalled Swedish Duo(Lindholm and Rakell),Questions on How will John Gibson handle the Number 1 Ducks Goalie Position ended when they Clinched their 13th Stanley Cup Playoff Berth. 5th Straight year in row and perhaps on top of the Pacific Division when the Ducks Destroy LA this Night.

What we seen in this team for 16-17 season is Ducks defied the Odds once again under Carlyle's 2nd Tour he has stay the course despite Criticism of Ducks Fans among Ducks Nation. As we look back we should not forget the moments of how this team has once again Prove they are the Underdogs and worthy of reclaiming the Stanley Cup...It's a Young team mixed with Youth,Experince and Motivation to succeed. Question remains is HOW far will our Ducks Go...Once the Puck Drop in the First Round of the Playoffs whoever Ducks Face we must NEVER EVER take them lightly and go for the KILL. As for tonite against LA much as it's meaningless to some while important to all...Ducks MUST make a BIG Statement by making Example out of LA...GO FOR THE KILL and BREAK LA's Will. As far as I am concern I am Happy with where the Ducks Finish this season. For now BRING ON THE Playoffs and BEAT LA Tonite!.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

10 Years ago This Week!: My First Anaheim Ducks Trip Pt2

Anxious,Nervous,Anxiety and Joy....those were the feelings I felt as My uncle Drove me to Anaheim. As I enter Orange County I though about past 14 years and how this team has gone from Expansion team with Funny name to a Team contending for the Stanley Cup not Once.....But Twice. after half and hr I saw it....Honda Center FKA Arrowhead Pond. I was taken back by the Arena...It's size was Magnificent in my Eyes which was popping out by then..Checking into the Ayres Inn I got a room with view of the Honda Centre at the 3rd level of Hotel across of the Honda....Deep down I knew I made the Right choice as My Uncle and Dad left I felt so much emotions through me...happiness,Pride,Joy and alot more. I Contacted a Friend I have mad via Ducks Message Board while in my room as I stare at the Honda Centre speaking with so much Joy I think he was either surprise or perhaps expect enthusiasm from a Canadian up North..I had to pinch myself few times and let it sink in I was actually going to see the team I have love,Appreciated and has been My escape while Growing in Nova Scotia.

Many of you know who read know all too well bout my passion for this team and recording each Accomplishment from year to year since Anaheim Ducks were founded in 1993. For those 14 Years I did everything possible to keep track of the team...From watching it late night to listening via Internet Radio all the way to watching Higlights of the games during Ducks First 5 years. Anyways I went down to the Lobby to meet my friend and his family who we will call Z. anticipation add in with my introverts makes me jumpy abit....as I waited I though of the games I watch from the First on CBC where the Ducks won 3-1 over Toronto to epic games of 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now seeing the team Live was dream come true for someone who has a Passionate Zealous of Hockey and Ducks in General...What Can I say I am Passionate. I lost track of time when a Car pulled up. Z introduce himself to me we shook hands..He introduce me to his Daughter and his younger son along with a Companion of his Daughter. As we drove we talk Hockey from the Players to the Ducks and NHL Itself..He Inform me of what Locals call Honda Centre..."Honda Ponda or Ponda" as they call it. Thinking about it now in Halifax Nova Scotia that name makes me smile during that car ride to the OC Grill. First west Coast Beer I tried was Belgian Blue Moon. Pretty Good Beer along with later Dos Equis I develop a Good taste in Beer and Craft Beer like JT Schmidts IPA and I always consider those 2 the Best along with JT Schmidt's Microbrewery.

Before we arrive at the Ponda Me Z and Z's Kids arrive at another place where I met other Ducks Fans who correspondence at Ducks Message Board...at least dozen or so...I was overwhelm but I put up smile and was happy to meet each and talk to them bout Ducks Hockey and interest non-Hockey related. 2 People stand out DNC and CL....Bout Ducks Fans bout who I consider to this day as with Z as Friends Who I think about and talk to from time to time. IMHO it felt great Meeting these people who consider my friends was eye opening experience. I never met so much kindness especially with those who share My love for Anaheim Ducks and Hockey itself......We took a Picture me,Z,DNC,CL and few others. I am trying to remember that place..for it was there Z gave me a Gift. 2007 Anaheim Ducks Home Uniform....It was Black I quickly put it on as we drove to the Ponda.....

What can I say about the Ponda.....Honda Centre,Pond or Honda Ponda one thing that made me be in awe was the fact each step I took it was almost like a Dream a living one at best. I ran up and Kiss the Feet of Wild Wing Statue....reason for that...I really Don't know Z was gracious enough to take a Picture of me and the Wild Wing Statue while others waited. I still have that Photo and looking at it now that day was the Best day of my Life.

Entering the Ponda was something that I never would expect to Locals your Arena is Beautiful and special but to me Personally and I believe others feel it too there was sense of something special about it..Entering through the Mains doors Walking and seeing it for the first time............There was a Sense of something special that Night. There was also a sense of Reverence and Gathering place of the People........... Call me crazy or delusion but to me walking through the concourse from place to place. Taking pictures from Guy Hebert Exhibit honoring his service to the Duck Cause to the Banners flying high which at that time had Mighty Ducks 2003 Western Conference Championship Banner,Inaugural Year Banner and Mighty Decade Banner....It was a sacred placed


Once the Puck Drop I took My seat in the First Period in the 2nd and 3rd. I sat next 2 Z and His Son.
Game was Glorious,Exciting and I say again...I met other Ducks Fans I correspondent and talk on Ducks Message Board...all I become good friends. I was deeply Humble they put up a Ducks Message for me...flatterly and Humble...Game was everything I knew of the team. Hardhitting,fast pace from pregame to the end I took it all in for the Ducks won that Night in a Big way. 5-1 over Edmonton....

After the game I met with my friends at a Place called the Old Number 7 Man oh Man How i love the Atomsphere i Can remeber it all one thing I remember well was the getting Autograph of Bryzgalov,Ric Jackman and Meeting Brian Burke......He is Big I mean REALLY Big. attending the post game show with Steve Carrol and Brent Severyn was special these 2 I hear their Voices on Internet radio...Carrol was kind enough to give me a Media Guid...Still have it to this Day.

After the game CL and DNC treated for dinner...late night VERY LATE night I was quiet cause I was still taking it all in....Once they drop me off at Ayres I thank and told them I will meet them again...back in the Hotel I cried not of sadness but Tears of Joy it was first time I was treated with such Kindness it made me rethink everything bout the world I see.....For now tommorow I lay in bed planning for the Next day...TBC.

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MooseDuck

10 Years ago This Week!: My First Anaheim Ducks Trip Pt1.

Tomorrow our Anaheim Ducks will honor and celebrate 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks,a Team assemble that not only Won their First Stanley Cup, But the FIRST in California History........It made me realize how long it was ago, yet it felt like yesterday for all Ducks Fans World Wide including those who have followed,supported and cheer this team since Day1. For me Personally Mar9th and 11th holds special symbolic importance to me. They were the First NHL Games I attended not to mention First time I travel to California to see a team I have Passionately follow for 14years back then.

Many of you who read this know me full well of my positive Realistic views on this team...From some "Epic" Posts on Ducks Message Board to meeting me each year. One thing is certain the Trip all those years ago was life changing event that made me who I am today.....Lifelong Friends I have made on the West Coast of USA something I never ever took for granted to this day.I remember months prior making that Decision. 26 years old working to support myself I had gone through tough times in my personal life growing up as someone of Color in east Coast Canada it was Rough and unpleasant. I am not going to get into my life it something I don't want to talk about about which I know My Friends in Orange County Ca,Idaho,Virginia,Maine and Western Canada will not understand. Anyways I have been a Major Ducks MB Poster in the past 14 years back then...At that time Facebook,Twitter and few others social medias were not founded are produce at that time. Ducks Message Board was by far only way to communicate,talk,debate and agree to disagree on the Anaheim Ducks be it Plays,Strategies and games....some use Logic others Passionate....For me personally it was a Mix of Passion/Opinions that makes me abit of a Zealot.


Remembering well when I had over 20'000 Plus Posts back then One of the Ducks MB Posters named "JiggytotheCup" ask me I Should travel to Anaheim sometime. His suggestion made me wonder but ask the question clearly.."Should I go and see the team?". Keep in mind though back then Traveling was never on my radar...Only time I travel was with family....Major one was to Hong Kong for a Big Family Wedding....Trust me i have a Big Family...Anyhow I was left wondering bout his suggestion. It was then I realize a Opportunity was presented to me and Ducks Zealous Fan in me realize...IF I was to make the most of it I need to start Planning by saving Money and checking up on Hotels to stay at...searching many websites from several Orange County websites and some sleepless nights lead me to Ayres Inn Hotel across from the Honda Center. It was my first Choice due to it's close proximity..the Airport I choose was LAX back then I did not knew you could fly from Halifax to Newark to JWA.....IF I had known I would have choose JWA instead of that "Fortress"....after few months I told my Family I want to go on trip.

I had my parents sit down with me in Dec...Told them both it was time for me to have some time off(Vacation). My Dad look at me "Great when do you plan to go to Toronto". I said "No I am not"..."What place you want to go" My Mom spoke a little curious about where I plan to go....I look at both and told them "I want to West Coast and see the Ducks"..They both look at me My Dad spoke "That's expensive you know how Expensive it bee to stay in Vancouver". I answer "No I am not going to Van".....again another Deep Breath "I am going to see Anaheim Ducks at the Pond in Anaheim".....There was long pause "Your throwing your Opportunity for vacation away, It's too Expensive in California" they said to me....I told them my gut tells me I have to go....I wanted to go so much. I look at both of them saying "It will be Best experience something I need to do, Maybe it won't be good". I spoke to them including my Dad i spoke with My Uncle in Ventura who will allow to stay for 4 days while I stay in Anaheim for 3 Days..."You either let me find myself or come with me to California". My Dad decided to rose to the occasion using his first year of retirement to visit My Uncle.


Flying to California was positive experience it never seize to amaze me at the Beautiful Country I landed in LAX met my Uncle there along with My dad we greet each other and getting use to the climate it was something special that I had good feeling about...Till next day I will be going to a Place that I will Call my 2nd Home...:) TBC

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Our Ducks Final 18 games and Need for Consistency!

Let's look forward instead of back for this Month of March. Many of us disappointed the Anaheim Ducks Did not seize a chance to make a trade at This year's Trade Deadline has left many pondering where our Team goes from here. i admit this to you as much as I was disappointed in Bob Murray not doing what he did Let's take in facts in prior TDL's Ducks had in past 24 years..They either Stand Pat or swung a trade for a Depth Player. Now Enough of the What IF's or Calling for Bob Murray to Resign or be Fired.


Final 18 games remaining for the Ducks comes down to This team having the Motivation,Dedication and Collective Will to Win and to Impose Dominance on our Rivals,Enemies and Opposition. Inconsistency needs to cease to exist...Players ESPECIALLY Getzlaf and Perry who has fallen short in producing the Goals we need to achieve Victory..At this stage of 16-17 season, where it's Gutcheck time and All players from Forwards,Defence down to Goaltender must do their Part in having a Winning Streak that can Close there Gap with San Jose and Give this team advantage in Postseason. This Win,Lose,Win,Lose,Win,Lose,OTL....etc is not only Annoying but makes us doubtful down the later games in March and Early April.

I can tell yo many times this team has tested My Patience this season....be it Scoring,Defence and Goaltending. Coaching which we agree is vital to Ducks moving forward has to be embrace some changes in order for Offense to be Jumpstarted. Since Ducks made no major trades cept Minor one to Help San Diego Gulls. I was please Marchant was hired as Assistant coach for the Ducks does not hurt for this team to have a former Stanley Cup Champion help out in improving the Ducks Cause. Where the Ducks will finish it still up in the air....as we look forward we must Hope that's right HOPE...Ducks will and MUST Build the Monetuem for this Month and Next to Get ready for the Postseason.Once it happens then REDEMPTION must begin and it shall for it to happen Consistency at the Finest MUST BE USED well.

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MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks Trade Deadline: Long overdue!

Let's not dwell on the what if's last night, Ducks Loss plain and Simple. What's really a Concern for many is Need for a top 6 Forward aka left Winger to jumpstart our Offense. Won't lie to you all but need to Trade comes down to 2 things we see on this team..1.Inconsistency in Scoring Proves this team needs a Shakeup to Light the Spark within their Souls. 2.Ducks Do not have any Cap Space since signing the Swedish Duo. All of us know the Ducks M.O when it comes to Trade Deadline....They either trade for a Important Depth player ie Brad May....etc in the past years or not trade at All. Sometimes they go with the latter. This year's Deadline comes down to Who will give the Ducks the Players they want in order to strengthen this team moving forward. Ducks Defence Corps is abundant of talent despite it being disappointing this season. Defensive Breakdowns,Lack of Effort and Turnovers on the Blueline has me wondering whether a Trade is necessary to make our team Better. IMHO Ducks need a Forward on the Left Wing.

Collectively Ducks inconsistency in past few months has lead us wondering when a shakeup is needed. Some point to the Players,Coachs while others to Bob Murray himself. Let's be Very open about this team. They have Youth and Experience.....But the Focus is Not there. They may play well at some games to win...But lose in a lackluster and utmost Disgraceful ways. Rumors we hear connecting our Ducks to Teams like Avs,Leafs,Lighting and few others lead me wondering bout who should the Ducks want...........As I read some of these on NHL Rumors this makes me wonder.....THIS should have been DEALT WITH a LONG TIME ago. Why you ask Bout this is simple..Once our Ducks re-signed Rakell and Lindholm to longterm deals. Ducks GM Bob Murray SHOULD have Done a Trade to get help on the Foward Department. Reason being is the fact the Ducks have been sending players Up and down to and from San Diego over the past few weeks. I have nothing against San Diego Gulls or the Players being Reassigned then Called up many times one loses count.

29-18-10 68pts we are in Good Position 2nd Place in NHL Pacific Division But imho Ducks COULD HAVE BEEN Better, which is why I feel this year's Trade Deadline would tell us where our Ducks will go from here and Rumors flying High like Fighter Jets I beleive this team should DEMAND what THEY won't order to make a trade with the Rumored Teams like Toronto,Tampa,Colorado and others in wanting our Young Ducks D within Defence Corps.

Ducks hold the Cards and They know as we do These teams are desperate for Young D and good prospects....Cause whether we Like it or Not one thing is certain There needs to be Change of Leadership at Ducks GM Position No more No less.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Case for our Anaheim Ducks Hosting NHL Allstar or Entry Draft event!

I know most of you are looking for NHL AllStar Festival to start Tomorrow, while others just eager for this "Boring" Event to go by fast. Many of you have wondering including myself over the past few years Why our Team that has overcome so much Won the Stanley Cup 10 years ago has not been given the Right to Host a NHL AllStar game or NHL Draft. Personally I feel at this pinnacle moment of time...OUR Ducks who have been in this League for 24 years Deserves IMHO a Right and Privilege to Host NHL AllStar Event and NHL Draft sometime in the Future. What I have seen over the past 8 years which I have attend several Ducks Hockey games Live and Follow this team since Day1. They Deserve to be Recognize for what they have done for the Sport of Hockey and Spreading the Ducks Sphere of Influence.



Accomplishments vary player to player,Edition to Edition of our team for 24 years,since 1993 they have created memories that Many Ducks Fans have loved and low moments we dread. Accolades they have earn is something I feel gives our Ducks creds that gives them right to be a Host for NHL Allstar Game and Draft. 12 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances, 4 NHL West Appearances,4 Straight Pacific Division Titles,2 Western Conference Championships 1 Stanley Cup,Most Points by Expansion Team (71),Tied for most Wins by Expansion Team (33),2 Conn Smythe Trophy Winners,2 Rocket Richard Winners,1 Hart Trophy Winner,2 Time lady Byng Winner,3 Olympic Gold Medalist in Hockey....Etc.


Ducks Fans know this since we have endure alot of stigma relating to the name and Connection to Disney during the early years. But we endure,Tolerated and still stand...For most of us including those in Orange County California Anaheim Ducks Deserve to hold a Event. I personally Believe they have a Right to hold it in Future and NHL Should Understand THIS!.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks at 44 games:Surprises and Concerns

With the first half of our Ducks 16-17 season Completed, 2nd Half Beginning on Jan1st. One has to look back what our team has done over the past 3 months till now. With Record of 23-13-8 54pts Thus far in the New Year is imho Pretty Good....It's not Great or Bad nor it's Nor Worst. Ducks who are atop Pacific Division with 2pt lead over San Jose and Rest of our Enemies could have been Better heading into 16-17 Season...Experience is their Asset however Lack of scoring by Getzlaf and Perry,Inconsistencies on Special Teams. Losses due to Defensive Breakdowns and Failing to hold a Lead during Battles against our Enemies has been Problematic....It lead to many wondering if Ducks are "Rebuilding", Personally the one thing that made me impress was Ducks Depth is doing the Scoring. Surprises many are among Ducks Fanbase and to my view is Seeing Kesler and Rakell Leading in Scoring. Both With 17 has lead me to wonder and see Rakell is perhaps heir apparent to Ducks Captaincy in near Future. Kesler has been absolute Boss, Leading in Goals and Points is another Surprise....17 Goals,36 Points leading all Players in those Categories...Raise your hand IF you never though to see Kesler lead all Ducks Players or tied in Goals?.

Another Surprise was Getzlaf and Perry struggling to score Goals. Needless to say it was disappointing to Getzlaf 5 Goals in 37 games,Perry 8 Goals in 44Games...It seems like both are suffering that scoring Drought as if they are suffering from a Common Cold. Whatever is making them not scoring much should not be something to fear. Another surprise that has impress me is Depth players from Odrej Kase to Joseph Cramarossa has made me not only Impress but Happy they have step up to provide Offense needed when 2 of the Ducks Top Guns are on a scoring Drought.
Ability of these players along with Logan Shaw,Stefan Noesen provides a Glimpse of a Bright Future for the Ducks. They also contributed in getting our team where it's at during first 3 months of 16-17 season.

As Much as we look forward Ducks should not lose sight of the inconsistencies that has been plaguing them at from time to time. Let's be clear in regards to our team...Slow Stars is and ALWAYS is nothing new for the Ducks. Winning 3,Losing 1...Then winning 3 and again losing 1 or 2 if you count OT or SOL. is justified concerns we have. Notable losses is losing to Rivals,Enemies and Teams we can beat if the are within Pacific Division or NHL West. Regardless of NHL Stats having our PowerPlay at Top Ten and PK in Top 20. Need is many of want them to be Focus...Singleminded Dedicated to Winning by setting up a Winning Streak MORE then 3 games or Longer can give them a edge to secure the Top Spot Permanent but Hopefully give the Ducks advantage once the Postseason is around.

IF our Ducks can do that,Then need will be Greater for them to be Consistent in every game they play...each Rival they face. We could see Resurgence that I am hopeful can correct any Flaws that has be a thorn within the Ranks of the Ducks. For now Let us HOPE they can Strive to Not only being the Best but Restore Honor of the Ducks D. I am Confident yet Hope we see Ducks Rise once again due in part that this season Marks 10 Years Since the Ducks won the Stanley Cup...For me Personally it was something special That will be cover in the next Post at a Later Concern.

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MooseDuck