Ducks Surging and setbacks:My Thoughs

Hello everyone I hope you all enjoy a Great Merry Christmas and ready to ring in the New Year tomorrow. As our Ducks approach the midway point of the 25th Anniversary Season.....I understand frustrations and concerns surrounding our team.  December saw our Ducks Surge for abit...then suffering setback with 5 game losing skid which many including myself hope it would not be. I was hoping Ducks can make strong Finnish in December continuing with momentum they build early of this month. It seems Ducks put together a modest 6-4-1 record 13pts so far. So-So record despite the fact  Dogfight in Pacific Division with our rivals and enemies.Ducks  are 1st in NHL West Wildcard Spot and  4pts out of 3rd place and 6 pts out of first...Anything and I MEAN anything can happen from January to end of the season. 5 Game losing Skid is and SHOULD not be a signal to just GIVE UP. This is Letdown a bump in the road, We expected ALOT from this team since depth has to step up once more for 2nd straight season.

As 25th Anniversary Season Approaches halfway point. Our Anaheim Ducks and Ducks Fans know VERY WELL. From here till the end of season it's all or Nothing. Sure Ducks do not have their important players from their core group in the Lineup...That does not mean "They Suck". Ducks History has shown. when Ducks are at the halfway point they make 2nd half charge towards the Postseason. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen....Much can be debate on which player is "The Worst" but we CANNOT and should not fall into Despair or give up. Those who see Ducks in "Slow Rebuild" or believe Ducks should be better off "Not making the Playoffs" I respect your opinion and views...All Ducks Fans regardless from Orange County California to Finland right back to Canada we agree to disagree. Whether or Ducks Win or Lose one thing we know....This team can Rise up and Win...Need is and always is Consistency from here till END of this season. 2nd half Charge will be something we know Ducks are Capable of and Hopefully can this when New Year  Rings in.

Tomorrow is Final game of 2018 of our Team's 25th Anniversary season I hope as we all Do Ducks Finish this year with BIG WIN...It must be done and SHOULD BE DONE... 60 mins full. Nothing would make all of us smile then our Ducks Win BIG vs Tampa.

DuckPride 4ever

MooseDuck

Ducks Long overdue for ShakeUp:Coach,GM and some Players.

Like Most of you I am deeply frustrated with how this team has been inconsistent be it strategy or stop playing halfway through a game if leading by 2 or 3 goals. Ducks at 8-9-5 21pts is disappointed yet modest. OT Loss after leading 3-1 loss night has many in Ducks Fandom from Message Board to Facebook,Twitter and Instagram demand change...asking for and wanting Randy Carlyle to be removed and have new Coach to be installed. Also need for new Players to be injected in order to have Ducks be stabilized due in part of missing few key players as Injury Bug takes it toll on our team. It's my honest opinion that Carlyle needs to be removed from Coaching position. It's view and I stick by it reason is Ducks being out-shot many times in past few games Not able to have a lead but unable to score is really making many of us wonder is it time for the Ducks to  Trade for help. Signings of Schenn and Sustr has been failure, both did alright but did not imho did not do a whole lot during their short tenure with the Ducks. Both D-men are now with the Gulls after Clearing Waivers.

Let us Hope for the Ducks Front Office especially Bob Murray he does the right thing...Fire Randy Carlyle and pull the trigger on a Trade. For the Ducks to overcome adversity they need to score first and set the Tone. Yet it seems old habits don't fade away which leads to our need to hold Ducks Coach,GM and some Players accountable. I am for a shakeup be it Firing of the Coach and a trade that can vitalize our Ducks not just this season but Years to come.

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MooseDuck

Ducks after 11games:Still Early yet Frustrations.

Frustration,annoyance....and of course expectations of something different. What can you expect when our team in past have been through slow starts before. Most of you like myself should not surprise yet we  have hopes things change....However while I was watching the game. I wonder whether or not IF strategy Ducks "Suppose" to  us has failed. There is nothing I hate the most is Losing but I really am annoyed at Ducks being outshot in the 11 games thus far. Giving us this result. Much as we are use to this it lead taste of dissatisfaction for all. Going from 5-1-1 which imho was something to good to bad on to where we are now is shameful and unacceptable.

After Ducks loss result in a Slump some panic while others freak out. I know the feeling and i know many of you are uncertain "How will Ducks over come this" that is what many have said but always I say this honestly...It is early in the season and the time to Panic should not be in our minds. Yes We are in losing slump and YES Ducks need to work out a Few things. Special teams both PowerPlay and Penalty Killing has to improve. PP rank 20th and PK ranked 14th is imho not good...NOT GOOD enough to ensure our Ducks Dominate our rivals and enemies at this stage of 25th Anniversary Season.

Now Much can said about what our Ducks need to do. Should we fire RC?,Demand Ducks trade this player and that. One thing I think many who has follow and supported Ducks since Day1....It's M.O of the Ducks they are slow starters. Frustrating can sum up our feelings...But we Ducks Fans Annoyed at the fact Ducks being outshot in Big Numbers is DEEP CONCERN. No excuses or complaints can explain why this team is where they are now. Far as I am concern the season is still young and for the Ducks turn things around they Need NO MUST set the Tone and START adapting.

First things First is they need to score the first goal and the 2nd and 3rd and Go for the Kill. Not this notion of scoring 2 goals and sit back. Trust me we have seen it before with Ducks rely on previous Ducks Number 1 Goalies. 2nd Hold the Line and support the Goalie...LAST I CHECK Gibson is not Giguere and strategies need to be adapted cause this supposed "New" Strategy looks like a page out of 2002 Ducks.

Final 2 games are at home.....Our Anaheim Ducks with Injury Bug still around and recalling up Larsson and Welinski. They need is to Snap this losing slump and get back into the FIGHT. Remember clearly and well. each season Ducks face adversity and No one should assume it would be Easy. No more No less.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks at 25:25th Anniversary and Stanley Cup Quest

1 Day from now...ONE DAY and it begins again, not only Ducks Quest for the Stanley Starts tommorow but 25th Anniversary a Historic and Symbolic moment of our Ducks start this week on Wednesday Oct3rd.........25 Years,25 seasons of Ducks Hockey. So Many memories,Moments and Historic accomplisments,Accolades we all have witness that lives in our souls forever. 25th edition of our Ducks that will be assemble is mix of Youth,experince with abit of aggression and injection of speed. We have witness Highs and lows,Good and Bad,Great Wins and Terrible losses. But as each year/season goes on we are all Ducks fan.

No Matter what happens from here till season's end, The Ducks in honoring the past must do whatever takes to not only restore honor to the Ducks but enhance the presitge and glory of Ducks unique history....Which means defying the odds once more. Injury bug shows up again they must Set the Tone,Go for the Kill and UNLEASH FURY,HELL AND the Might of Ducks Collective Will upon Enemies,rivals and naysayers that STAND in the way of our team and Ducks Fans alike.

For all Ducks Fans we know what this season will mean...Honoring the past Ducks must seek not out Redemption and VENGANCE. They must not rest and sitback. ONLY WAY from cleansing the First Round loss is to Dominate San Jose leave a Path of DESTRUCTION.

As of now we await and Countdown.......What I expect and we all know is Ducks to be ready to be UNLEASHED upon the NHL....NO more NO LESS. Reclaiming the Stanley Cup is Number1 Goal and Honor the Past and 25 years by Dominating everyone is Icing and spells Eternal Glory for us all. ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER.

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MooseDuck

Gathering of the Ducks 2018:Speed and Health

We are 7 days into Ducks Training Camp, so far I am pleased to see players from John Gibson,Adam Henrique,Ryan Getzlaf,Corey Perry and few others have appeared at this yearly Gathering....Ducks along with all Ducks Fans I know are itching for the Puck to Drop and Redemption to begin for 25th Anniversary season. Watching some of the Clips reading from those who attended the Training Camp scrimmages to Preseason games they completed. What I see is Ducks assembling a team that will be experince with abit of youthful injection of speed,Readiness and Fighting Spirit to finish our enemies in each game we face them night in and night out.

Now I know all of us understand that Kesler may or may not be ready and the chance we see a Young Duck be able to earn a spot on the roster is possible. I like the fact we have Sam Steel,Kevin Roy,Chase De Leo,Troy Terry,Marcus Pettersson and few others who could possible be a key to the Ducks success in their quest to reclaim the Stanley Cup. IF the Speed factor can kick in once the Puck Drop...our Ducks can hit the ground running....Set the Tone by imposing their will from day 1. It's not wishful thinking more like expectations we want in advancing the "Ducks Cause". Speed and will give us equal advantage against our enemies and rivals on the ice. That is something lacking in 17-18 season.

Health is a key....Injuries our Ducks faced in first 3 months of our 17-18 campagain put us into a disadvantage. Kesler,Getzlaf,Perry,Eaves and Fowler with Gibson faced injuries be it long term or short...all in all Ducks had to literally fight their way into the Stanley Cup Postseason. Sadly they were unable to put up a fight when our Rival San Jose swept them in the First round. Much as we want them to succeed and win the Stanley Cup we must and know well that Health for the Ducks in important,vital and ABSOLUTE. IF entire roster can be able to ensure they can withstand any onslaught endure the injuries maybe what happen in season prior a Different outcome would be bestow our Ducks instead of the First Round Sweep that stings till this day.

These factors out...Speed and Health are Key to Ducks revival and redemption. As 25th Anniversary draws closer....We must not Panic and assume the Worst. Ducks know that for Bouncing back after rollercoaster season of 17-18....They must assemble 25th Edition that can have a mix of not only Speed and Health....But Youth,Experince and skill to overcome any obstacle No more........NO LESS.

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MooseDuck

30 Days till Ducks Hockey:Almost there

Within one month....Puck will drop and our Anaheim Ducks will assemble for historic and symbolic 25th Anniversary season. Summer has been a time of reflection and hopes we see few players left via Free agency and trade and New Players arrive with little or no fanfare. We know the taste of bitter defeat still stings after 4-0 shutout First Round loss to hated Rival that is San Jose. Yet  many of us debated,discuss and hope for some changes. Only Changs were depth signings and minor trades and assistant Coachs leaving or getting fired....typical Ducks M.O which should not surprise anyone.

For as one as many of us in Ducks Fandom have known our team has "Develop Within" and signings big Names and trading for Big Names is rare at these times. Counting Down I can't help but feel concern bout the predictions many Ducks fans have made...some suggust we will miss postseason, others beleive we will go all the way. Personally I do not feel it is right to make predications even though Ducks have not Gather at Training Camp and started the 25th Anniversary Campagin....However I respect their views and understand their opinions on the team.

First thing we know for the Ducks to succeed is Collective Will...a term I coin years ago. Ducks Roster must have all players be on the same page including Randy Carlyle. who must understand in order to win....Change must be embraced in the strategy. Second is Health....last season Ducks injuries took a toll on our team all of us don't know if our Ducks will make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs or not. Health is a vital to Ducks for them to bounce back and it will be important. 3rd for this season everything matters.....games vs enemies,rivals and Opposition in NHL East including Stanley Cup Champ Washington. Honor in defying the odds of the sports pundits and Haters who feel we should not deserve a NHL Team.

30 Days is not long but Countdown Begins for our Ducks to not only be unleashed but VENGEANCE WILL BE upon those who cross us including San Jose.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Swedeheim:Ducks Swedish Infusion

One cannot deny that Fact Ducks drafting talent from Sweden has created infusion of talent into our team....Since 2011 Ducks drafting creates uptick of Swedes. Past 7 years They have selected Swedish Players Rakell(30th),Lindholm(6th),Karlsson(53rd),Friberg(143rd),Pettersson(38th), Olle Eriksson Ek(153rd) and Isac Lundstrom(23rd). out of the seven players 5 have suited up for the Ducks 2 remain as regulars while 3 played hockey elsewhere with last 2 develop their skills in Sweden.

Now for many of you know Ducks drafting Swedes and signing of them or Trading is nothing new. 25 years of our Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks has shown number of players from Sweden who have contributed,suited up for the Ducks in previous seasons/years. From the Days of  Patrick Carnback,Fredrick Olausson and Niclas Havelid to Sammi Pahlsson,Viktor Fasth and Todays current corp of Swedish Players recent drafted by the Ducks. You can say that Sweden has contribute some players to the Ducks Cause as did their Neighours to the East.

Which is why the term "Swedeheim" was created, knowing the Team's preference for Swedes and recent players who have suited up for the Ducks since 2011.....You can say it's good they are doing this having some Swedes wearing the Ducks you can say is "Expanding influence" of Ducks Fandom to another Country...They have growing presence in USA,Finland,Canada and others..but for a country that has produce great players of NHL's Players make you think....IF our Team wins the Stanley Cup again. you can say it will be due to the Swedish contigent like Rakell,Lindholm who have starting to make some good contributions in past few years. So whatever will result of infusion will be...You can say the Patience can be payoff in meantime Let's appericate Ducks drafting of these good players....For now it's 43 DAYS till our Ducks are UNLEASHED!.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy Reveal:My Thoughs and Understanding.

Alot can said about Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy.....On July 20th 2018. Our Anaheim Ducks unveiled 3rd Jersey celebrating 25years of Ducks Hockey....6th 3rd in Ducks History. The Uniform is symbolic in so many ways...From the seven Colors the Ducks have worn over 25 years...Purple,Jade,Silver,White,Anaheim Ducks Gold,Anaheim Ducks Orange and Ducks Black. All represent symbolic link between Ducks Past and Present...Connecting them for a Bright future ahead. What excites me with Happiness and Joy seeing return of Mighty Ducks Logo on the front...having Ducks D as 2ndery Logo on shoulders is pretty cool. Design looking at closely another symbolism is there seeing designs of not 1 not 2...but 4 Jeresy Designs(1.Orange Uniform,Original,Classic Look and 2nd alt) bringing them together to form this Interesting Uniform that stands out let alone it gives a nice retro look for all Ducks Fans to appericate,enjoy and love. Put it this way 25th Anniversary Jeresy show FIGHTING SPIRIT of Ducks Burning Brightly as the Sun...and resurrection of Mighty Ducks Logo itself.

My Personal View is I love this look and symbolic design it shows honoring Ducks Past and linking to the Present. That look imho is very unique and speaks well of Ducks History. Not to mention I am STOKED and FIRED UP for 25th Anniversay which is 2 Months away

But like all new Uniforms through not only Ducks History and Sports world I can understand criticism and dislike of it...One is due in part that Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy Looks very simliar our Rival San Jose's Uniform....Anothers is disapoint several feel including one has pointed out...Ducks Jeresy had "Too Much Colors" and Seem to look like a "Mesh of Designs". Yes Some Ducks Fans hate it with passion others Love it with a Passion....Clearly even though we differ on this Jeresy as we do....We agree to disagree on Ducks no matter if it's Players,Favorite Jeresy one like...etc. I understand that what unite is the Ducks and hopefully when Puck Drops and Ducks come together......We stand with them.

When we do we stand under Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks emblem be it DucksMask Logo or Ducks ........For now and forever WE ARE ALL DUCKS FANS!.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer's Number retired:My Thoughs

We know it was about to happen....Long after when Teemu Selanne's Number Retired and both him and Kariya were honor being one of first 2 Ducks  for their Hall of Fame Induction. It was bound to happen.  6 Day ago on July 9th Ducks will raise Number 9 and 27 to rafters of Ponda to honor both Ducks Icons and Legends. One contributed first 9 years in putting our Ducks on the Hockey Map,Other contributed in Ducks Winning their First Stanley Cup 11 years ago.

Paul Kariya Drafted 4th overall in 1993 by then-Mighty Ducks made his mark from his dazzling speed to playmaking skills with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne. Scoring 50 goals in 95-96 becoming first Duck to achieve that feat. He won Lady Byng twice in 1996,1997. Represented Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks 7 times,Respresented Canada in Olympics 2002 winning Olympic Gold and World Championship in Italy 1994. He holds record for most points by a Ducks Left Wing in single Season 108. Most Assists in season 62 and most shorthanded points in Career...playing 606 games. Over the course of 9 years Kariya has scored 300goals, 369assists 669pts. One of the highlights of his tenure with the Ducks is Game 6 2003 Stanley Cup Final vs New Jeresy...PK was knocked out by a hit from Scott Stevens. I remeber that moment angry,concern and outrage......it send chills to see Karyia's visor fog up as if he ws risen and came back life. Escorted back to the Locker room for few mins only to return and later score the Goal...."Off the Floor! On the Board!".....those words live in all Ducks Fans from Orange County and worldwide who witness it be it Live or on TV. Another Moment I remeber well was Kariya racing down towards the Enemy's net vs Phoniex. With speed he nearly got the puck into the net only to be have it put in by Steve Rucchin.

Scott Niedermayer arrived to the Ducks on Aug6th 2005, if it were not for his brother Rob. Ducks would never have gotten signed by convinced to play for Ducks Cause. over the span of 371 games Scott Niedermayer who wore Ducks Captains  C with Honor,Pride and respect scored 60goals 204 assists with 264pts....He has won every major Hockey Championship in his career. Winning Stanley Cup,Olympic Gold Medal,Memorial Cup,World Hockey Championship,World Cup and World Junior Hockey title. His Contributions during Ducks 2006-2007 including late Tying Goal at 19:12 of 3rd period and GWG in OT Game5 vs Vancouver lead our Ducks to becoming first California team to Win the Stanley Cup. Also Became 2nd Duck to Win Conn Smythe as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP.

Both of these Players having their Numbers retired is  Symbolic Importance for all Ducks Fans and Ducks in General. It shows 1.Hockey is very sucessful in non tradtiona Market such as Orange County California producing great players who made their mark to the Ducks 2.Unique History of Ducks is pave with great peservance and possibilites....No9 and No27 being 2nd and 3rd Ducks Numbers to be raised to the Rafters is Testament to Ducks History,Ducks Fans and Ducks themselves for generations to come.

Both made their marks and in Alltime Career numbers as we reflect on their contributions to the team Let us always appericate them for allowing us to witness their efforts to the Ducks.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Recent Draft and Free Agent Signings:My Thoughs

Hello Again and hope you had a good day today....As you know NHL Draft and Free Agent Frenzy has passed and last couple of Days I have look over and imho pleased with seven players our Ducks have pick in NHL Draft...as for Free Agent signings I see it as a so-so due in part Ducks M.O has always been developing within and strengthen their Depth.

Seven Players where drafted by The Anaheim Ducks on June 22nd 2 were Centers and 2 Goalies addressing the needed issues on both Goaltending and Center areas that need to be injected in Depth Charts. Drafting Isac Lundestrom from Sweden who played 42 games with Lulea was a Good choice...It's no surprise however he is from Sweden since Ducks have drafted recent swedes like Rakell and Lindholm in recent Drafts. Drafting a Center fills the need to ensure Ducks Center Position would not be depleted in the coming years....Which of course lead me to smile on 2nd day when Ducks Draft from my Hometown B.O Grolux from Halifax Mooseheads. Now I will be honest I always wanted the Ducks to Draft a Moosehead sometimes to make up for the Flaws a Former Ducks Draft Pick Logan Macmillan 11 years ago. To me Ducks Drafting Bo was godsend and I personally beleive with the right development he can be major contributer to the Ducks Cause in the Future. 2 Goalies Ducks Drafted Lukas Dostal a Goalie from Czech Republic who playe for Trebic and Roman Durny a Slovakia who has been playing for Des Moines in USHL. Other Players selected were Hunter Drew Defencemen,Jackson Prebix Right Wing and Blake McLaughlin Left Wing....All in All after doing some research on the Stats of this New Generation of Ducks I was very Pleased with the selections not to mention i was not surprise Ducks selected a Swede. There imho it was a Good Draft.

However Free Agent Signings our Ducks have done this week is not surprising since their M.O has always been signing players to strengthen the Depth of our Team be it Right Wing,Center,Defence,Left Wing and Goaltending. Signing Luke Schenn is good since it gives the Ducks a Veteran Presence and hopefully someone to ensure Ducks Defence Corps would not be hamper by inconsistencies and injuries. I am alittle abit concern about the signings of Ben Street,Anton Rodin,Brian Gibbons  Jared Coreau and Carter Rowney....I am skeptical at these signings cause it seems to be they are to address the needs for the Ducks AHL Farm team in San Diego....To me personally it does not address need for speed Ducks in adapting to everchanging NHL....only factor I beleive address was need in putting together a 4th line. I am not considering a Great signing or one that is inspiring it's a typical signing to strengthen Ducks Depth....however it may play who knows...One thing I am sure is Ducks need something to spark this team and snap out of the daze.

So with the Draft and Free Agent Frenzy behind us all in all both events imho shows Ducks continue their Trend....of 1.Drafting some youth for the future and 2.Signing Depth to ensure Ducks Roster is stable going into the 25th Anniversay.......One thing that is missing is a Trade that can shock the system and jumpstart the team....11 years ago. Ducks Made a Big Splash in trading for Chris Pronger....Can they do it again we can only wait and see.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

June 6th 2007,Day of Great Victory:11 Years Later

11 Years...Eleven long years since that Day. A Day for all Ducks Fans witness on that special Night..6/6/7 is symbolic for the Ducks and for many who witness it live at Ponda,on TV,Radio and elsewhere. Anaheim Ducks Won 6-2 claiming the First Stanley Cup and making History. That Night everything change,We Change...our Ducks Change. After 14 years of Fighting against all Odds Ducks achieve what was once impossible and to some Purist, unthinkable.  When final Buzzer sound I scream..."ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER" jumping for joy and tears of happiness running around like a crazy guy. Becoming First California Base team to Win it all...The team did something special and for me it was special due in part I got autographs of every player including Coach and Coaching on Ducks Uni giving to be by JiggytotheCup two months prior. A Fellow Ducks Message Boarder I met in Anaheim.

It seems like Yesterday and felt like yesterday but every moment we remeber we cherish this epic day when our Ducks won it all....It felt like validation of our Major Support for the Ducks. All the Naysayers,Doubters,Haters,Trolls and Hockey Purist mock us,Harrass us be it online or at any game and real life face to face. We stood by the team as they went through the Darktimes,Struggles for respect and through the First Ducks Rising in 2003 and 2nd in 2007. All of Negative we endure washed away when the Ducks embrace each other at the Home Net when Buzzer Sound and it was Made offical when Stanley Cup was presented and Then Captain Scott Niedermayer raise the Cup with roar of the crowd...It was a Epic. thinking about that now no words then  "WOW" and Joy came to me my mind...I imagine everyone felt the same way that Night.

Ducks and Ducks Fans change that night....we no longer became the Joke many Trolls wanted us to be and to get under our skin. We know as we did now back then sky is now the limit and expectations changed. No longer we hope for the Ducks to make the Playoffs...We expect them to make it and Win the Stanley Cup simple as that. Reflecting on this special day for Ducks and all Ducks Fans I ask all of you who are reading...wear your Ducks Colors and rise a glass to one of the Best teams our Ducks assemble 11 years ago remeber and reflect and know this team...Our will be back to Reclaim the Stanley Cup.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ryan Kesler: Status for 18-19 Season?

Most of you in Ducks Fanbase from Message Board,Facebook and Twitter know well about Situation with Ryan Kesler...Eliotte Friedman Stated on Sportsnet in 31 Thoughs the Status of Kesler..

"We probably won’t know the truth until training camp, but there is a chance Ryan Kesler does not play in 2018–19. Anaheim’s centre gutted through 48 regular-season and playoff games, his discomfort and pain obvious to teammates and opponents alike. From what I understand, he will not be having surgery (that’s been done). Instead, he’s undergoing some aggressive rehab and treatment in an effort to improve the hip area. The team and agent are not commenting, but word is he is not interested in retiring, wants to play and is doing everything he can to get there. But it might be a situation where he sits out and tries to come back in September 2019."

It's this paragraph that made several Ducks Fans among the Fanbase on whether Kesler will Sit Out for Ducks 25th Anniversay or will he play...It also sparks criticsm on RC,Medical and Ducks GM Bob Murray on why they Rush Kesler out and gave some within Ducks Fans understanding on why Kesler was underperforming. Many understand why Kesler was not himself when he return after months with major injury which made him miss half of 17-18 Campaign. As Much as many have from Blame Coach,GM and Kesler himself we won't know till Ducks Gathering aka Training Camp in Early Sept.

We won't know till we know of his status at this point anything is up for speculation. My Personal View is...Ryan Kesler will be at the Ducks Training Camp.IF he does not then it will be a Blow to the Ducks and the Ducks Cause...for now We must wait till Ducks Training Camp as the old saying Goes...We must wait and See.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Draft Candidates:NHL Draft 2018

It's that Time of year again....with NHL Final Four still going on...4 teams battling each other to play for the Stanley Cup. For many of us we look towards Event that we though we never would talk about or look too since Ducks First Round Loss weeks ago. 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas Texas we will see next Generation of Ducks coming towards the Stage to wear the Ducks D with Honor,Pride and Joy. Ducks picking 23rd in First Round has lead many to speculate in Mock Drafts in Message Boards Worldwide on who the Ducks will Select. Be it Canadian,American,Czech,Swede or Finn, All  Ducks Fans are left to wonder...Will the Ducks keep the Pick?.Trade it for impact player and prospect?. Only thing we can do is wonder,Speculate and hope Ducks GM Bob Murray will make right decison based on the fallout of the 4-0 Sweep Ducks Suffer last month.

Some I have read feel Ducks will go with BPA(Best Player Avaiable)...Yet I beleive they will be targeting a Player to strengthen depth of certain areas that need to be shore up. Boosting moral of the Ducks and Ducks Fans require a Trade and draft player in top ten be it any position. My view is Ducks need another Defencemen due in part of the Injuries they endure. I also feel it's time they swing a trade to get extra First Pick. We know as we do for the Ducks Bounce back and jumpstart the team they need not only Youth and Experince.....but Speed that can lit the spark in this team for complancy is like common Cold....Folllowing imho IF the Ducks Decide to stand pat are 5 players who will likely be selected by the Ducks this year.

1.Jared McIsaac
2.Rasmus Kupari
3.Jett Woo
4.Kody Clark.
5.Alexis Gravel.


These are the Players I feel can fit into our Ducks but Keep in mind though...NHL Draft is weeks away and who knows who our Ducks have in mind one thing is certain I hope they choose BPA to address some Needs.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Need for Speed:Trade is Needed!

Many of you know well and understand for the Ducks to adapt in everchanging game in NHL where Speed is factor,advantage in battles our Ducks face this Season. Many in Ducks Fanbase see the disadvantage and need for shake-up ala Trade is important to get light the spark and get us BACK into the Fight in reclaiming the Stanley Cup. However we may disagree on what is best course of action we all can agree that Ducks need injection of Speed to Revitalize,Reinvigroate and Reset the team after First Round Loss resulting in 3rd 4-0 Sweep in our team’s History.

Need has been for the Ducks to do what is right. Some look at Free agency often too much. But we cannot ignore or pretend Ducks do not make trades that are Major. In our Team’s Past Trades that were major or have help our team in a Big Way...Selanne Trade in 1996 and Pronger Trade in 2006. Both jumpstarted the Ducks in a Big way.....Recongition and gaining New Fans not to much prestige it gave to the Ducks and the Duck Cause.

Trade like Free Agent Signing maybe Needed in order to set things right and cure what Ailing the team. However Free Agency we cannot get our hopes considering Ducks stand pat and sign Players to a low cost deal...Trust me and you know it’s in their M.O. For the Summer will hold many Questions and Truths....IF the Duck Do trade Do not be Surprise IF they are the ones active...Cause this upcoming season which will be Symbolic marking 25 years will be VERY IMPORTANT!.

DuckPride 4ever

MooseDuck

Francois Beauchemin:Thank You from this Diehard Ducks Fan in Nova Scotia.

Watching latest Clip of DucksTV I watch with joy when Fellow Ducks Fans paint their Happiness,Joy and Pride in the Ducks and Team itself on the Ice of the Ponda. What made me smile was "Thank You" Messages to Frankie...some in French others expressing their Gratitude to the man many known as "Boom-Boom". It makes remeber well all the years he has contributed to the Ducks since he came to the team 12 years ago.

Nov 15th 2005 just one day short of my Birthday I remeber hearing the news Ducks made a Trade sending Sergei Federov to Columbus for Tyler Wright and a then-25 year Minor Leaguer in Francois Beauchemin....2 things came into my mind back then 1.What does he bring to the team and 2.Who is this Guy?. Doing some research I realize he play for 2 teams in QMJHL. Acadie-Bathurst Titan/Laval Titan and Moncton WildCats from 1996-97 to 1999-2000. He would spend a few years in AHL and ECHL before being used sparely by Montreal and then Columbus. Much as I hear comments on whether Ducks won the deal or not back then I chimed in few times with "Wait and See" approach to others during that season.

as the years past Frankie contributed in a Big way from the Knockout Punch on May 1st 2006 vs Jarome Iginla....his Fight prove he had Fighting Spirit that ignited Ducks Warrior within and Dedication to persevere....Let's not forget thos Bone-Quacking Hits which There is so many I lost count over the years. Few stood out for me one being the Hit on Mike Fisher to Zach Parise and Veron Fiddler.

All in All as I look back and reflect on Frankie's Contribution which lead to him Raising the Stanley Cup and making history on June 6th 2007. I say to him as I raise my Glass...Thank You......Thank You Thank You. Thank You for contributing to the Ducks Winning their First Stanley Cup and becoming First California Based Hockey team to Win Hockey's Holy Grail. Thank You for the Time Hits,Defensive Plays and of course the Autograph all those years ago my my Ducks Uniform in March 2007


Forever Francois will always be a Duck and his Contributions like those of Ducks Legends,Icons and Alum Teemu Selanne,Guy Hebert,Paul Kariya,Steve Rucchin,Joe Sacco,Bobby Dollas will be Remeber and talk,Read and wrote about forever!.

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MooseDuck

Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry:Is this their last Chance?

Many of you know well and we can agree the Offensive Decline of the Ducks big 2 as in Captain Getzlaf and Corey Perry has been debated for the past 2 years. I wonder why but it's clear to me that both of them have seem to lost abit of their Passion,Aggressiveness and quickness.  Getzlaf's 11goals and Perry's 17Goals is by far the Lowest in their Career. Disapointed that both have not done a thing in Stanley Cup Playoff battles vs Guppies. Whatever the Issue maybe it's clear they have not been themeleves the last few years. Critics has point out the lack of Effort as well as undiscpline role both have over the course of this season.

IF our Ducks are to restore the Honor,Dedication and Motivation that has made them who they are it has to come from the Twins. Importance of them is not because Perry is unfocus and Getzlaf is his usually laidback self...It's the fact they have not even done enough for the Ducks Cause and advancing the Team's Goals in reclaiming the Stanley Cup. 5 Pacific Division Titles is Good...BUT it's NEVER EVER GOOD enough. as the saying goes...Anything short of the Stanley Cup is unacceptable. Many of you are asking "What Now"....Well next Season being the 25th Season for the Ducks it's important for them to Honor the Predcessors by being ready. In doing so they must lead by example get ready,Focus and hit the ground running. Sooner or later both Perry and Getzlaf understand they will have to groom the Next Generation of Ducks to inherit the roles Previous Ducks once help them Develop...IF NOT. Then they should Step aside.

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Anaheim Ducks 17-18 Season in Review:BIG SETBACK!

Embrassing,Anger,Surprised,Frustration........Alot of words can sum up What many Felt.Ducks 4-0 Series Loss which is 3rd Series Sweep our Ducks endure and 2nd in First Round in History. No Words can describe the feelings we have when the Buzzer sound and losing to enemy up north. After overcoming Season of adversity where most of our Ducks were injured we expected a Different team coming out hard and Battle San Jose by Smashing San Jose and Winning the First Round Series...YET We DID NOT EXPECT them to Struggle,undiscpline and Defensive Breakdowns when Defense was needed the Most. What was tough when watching the Series is Lack of scoring...4 Goals Count them FOUR in 4 games. Core Players in Captain Ryan Getzlaf,Alternates Corey Perry and Ryan Kesler had 4pts total. Still Nothing can be done to correct the flaws Anaheim Ducks endure that night like the rest. My Personal view in regarding to What Happen is simple...Injuries and Inconsistences dealt us a Bad hand. Add in outdated Strategies and other who knows what issues Ducks had to deal with well......We are where we are now.

Let me state Clearly much as we lament and feel the Sting of Defeat..that happen on 18th of April. Let us not Dwell too much on 4-0 Series Loss that was worst in 19 years. Many of us Blame the Players,Blame the Coach,GM....etc One thing the First Round Loss has shown our Ducks have Flawes and Collective Will is weaken by lack of scoring,Defensive Breakdowns it was hard to understand where our Ducks will Finish. This Loss we are enduring as the Ducks are pondering is imho not a DEFEAT or as some suggust it signals Stanley Cup Window for our Team is Closed. This is a BIG SETBACK a blow to our morale and to the Morale of Ducks Fans worldwide...We know what our team could do Experince,Youth and Talent they had we expected more and know this team could be better...Yet Fate had other paths for us to take this season. Many of us Ducks Fans hope the team do not make the Playoffs due in part the Injury bug plaguing us taking a toll on Ducks in General...

some of Us Forget Ducks M.O as long as we remeber has been their Peservance. in the Begining I sense frustration at the Ducks inability to score due to key players missing some gave up which is disapointing while others like me knew well any sort of obstacle they will overcome or fall short. As happy as we are it was not good enough as Ducks fell 4-0 to our Rival up North.

Offseason will be Long which is what our Ducks will need in begin their focus on setting things right after a season full of adversity. One thing is clear and that is Ducks DO NOT NEED a REBUILD...DON'T Talk to be about this team needs a "Rebuild" They have the Players it's the fact they have the effort and consistency to get the Job done to achieve everlasting Goal....Our Ducks,Our Team need more then just Retool and Revamp......They need a RESET!

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MooseDuck

Thoughs on the Humboldt Broncos Tragedy!

What Happen to Humboldt Junior A Hockey team....is nothing that any Hockey Fan in any level would want to see. A Team in any level be NHL,AHL,ECHL,CHL,Euro Leagues and Junior A have special Bond with their Fans and Family..Often they make life long friends and have impact on the Youth of any community they represent.....It's diffcult to think about what the Fans,Family and Friends are going through. Even after days from the tragedy It's Tough not to think about it when Ducks are preparing for the Stanley Cup Quest......yet we do what we can for those in Humboldt. Hockey has been part of my Countrys Culture and I can tell you that hearing the loss of 15 lives on the hockey team hits everyone who have been on those bus rides for Hockey games be it Player or Fan know it's not only "Right of Passage" but Bring people together through Hockey.

Every Fan from Ducks to Fans in Europe show their support and grief...From leaving the stick out in front of the Door be it America and Canada to Donating in helping those affected. As we Grief Let us remeber one thing that this team a Junior A Team in Saskatchewan where a team that did what do...Love to Play for the game and represent a Community they hold dear. As a Canadian who see the outpouring of Support from America to Ukraine I want to say Thank you for your support and I am bless we share in the sport we love...No matter what no matter what Team,Player we follow...We are all Hockey!.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Playoff Push:Photo Finish

Season Winding Down and Ducks Fighting to the end to secure a Playoff Spot. Only 4 games remain as the Battles our team face and Ducks Fans endure intensify till the now. We know as do our Ducks It's not going to be easy nor a Cakewalk. OT Win vs our Enemy LA Queens was symbolic and important. We gain 2 Pts and HUGE Win telling those who count us out Ducks are in this till the end. Many of you know Ducks control their Destiny and with it Fate as they await what other teams do considering they are 1. 1pt behind LA for 3rd place in NHL Pacific Division and 2. 1pt ahead of Colorado and St Louis for Wild Card Spot. Let's Be Honest Unpredictablity is truly showing itself now with each passing day. Win or Lose Ducks find themselves in 3rd Place in Pacific,Wild Card Spots and at times out of Playoff Picture. One thing is clear it that a Photo Finish....a Finish that will end either with the Ducks in the Playoffs or not. It will end with our Team Fighting Tooth and end to get into the Playoffs after injury plague first half and inconsistenecy of first 2 months of 2018. Doubt has settle in among many of us on Ducks Fanbase be it on Facebook mostly or in Ducks Message Board and Twitter. Some want Ducks to fight through adversity and earn a spot in the Playoffs while others feel IF they Do not they may take this chance to regroup in major way. I disagree with the Latter and feel Ducks making the Playoffs and reclaim what is ours will be Great Test to pass after the season of injuries this team has endure.

IMHO Ducks will make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have the experince,Force of Will,Collective Will and Unity to bring them closer to the Ultimate Prize. That being the Stanley Cup....as each day pass and we watch what our Rivals and enemies in the Western Conference Playoff race do. Keep in mind that its not over till it's over. All Hands must be on the Deck,every player have to contribute be it Getzlaf and Perry to Kesboss,Cogs,Lindholm to Rico and of course Gibson and Miller at the Goaltending area.

So Buckle up and be ready for Ducks will be FIGHTING TO THE END...For that is not only what I want them to the do BUT WE ALL AS DUCKS FANS!.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Talent Pool:Diamonds in the Rough

As many of you know now our Ducks have signed a College free Agent in Kiefer Sherwood out of Miami University in NCAA Hockey ranks. Diving into the College Ranks of NCAA and signing Players to bolster the Ranks of Anaheim Ducks. Over the past 25 Years since the Founding Ducks have Drafted,Signed and Traded For Players who hone the skills in College Hockey Ranks before making the jump to Anaheim Ducks itself. Sherwood who is born and raise in Columbus has total 34goals 52assists 86pts over past 3 years with Miami. His signing joins him on list of College Players who have contributed to the Ducks Cause and increase the talent pool that is deep in not out Defence but Forwards and Goaltending as well.

What really makes me happy is Ducks always have keen eye on Talent no matter if it's CHL in Canada,NCAA in USA or European leagues in Europe. Mostly We tend forget that players our Ducks have "Develop within" ensuring Depth is always ready,willing and able to contribute each season.....Sherwood joins list of College Players like Paul Kariya,Nick Bonino,George Parros,Dustin Penner,Steve Rucchin,Chris Kunitz,John Gibson and Mark Mitera who were signed and Drafted by the Ducks. Each of those I listed have contributed in some way on or off the ice for the Ducks cept a few who fell short during their stay with the team.

Keen eye for Talent Ducks have stretch into the Canadian Hockey League. Ducks have always drafted players in 3 of the leagues ranging from Former Duck Mike Leclerc and Current Former Duck Matt Beleskey and Bobby Ryan playing in NHL Today to Current Ducks Ryan Getzlaf,Corey Perry,Cam Fowler. Be it First Round or later Rounds,They like their College Counterparts where allowed to "Develop Within" ensuring they inherit the positions and legeacy of Ducks attiude of Peservance and Dedication.

As Much as many Ducks Fans debate and discuss whether to "Sell the Farm" we cannot forget Ducks Talent Pool has produce many Diamonds in the Rough who contributed well to our team's Sucess and Victories that we forever Remeber. One thing we know is Ducks Talent Pool has been ranked the Best in NHL Future Watch. as of Now Let's not lose faith in Ducks Players they drafted they may even suprise some of their Critics.

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MooseDUCK

Anaheim Ducks make Offical Bid for NHL All Star Game

Many of you know now and read on OCregister our Anaheim Ducks has launch their Bid Offically to host NHL All Star Game. Now All of us know well and Talk among Ducks Fans from Orange County California to Finland,Canada,Sweden,USA and beyond bout Ducks need to host All Star Game or NHL Draft for many years now it lead to debates whether the team wants to or not...some like myself felt time was now for the Ducks to launch a Bid for ASG or Draft...others say no due to Closeness with LA. One thing We all agree that having One of the 2 events would be Benefical to the Ducks and Local Economy and enchance the History of our Beloved Team we admire. imho Ducks making this Bid Offical is signal the team is ready to take the next step towards being a Great Hockey Franchise and showcase not only City of Anaheim and Orange County but make all Ducks Fans beam with Pride in our Team History. Accolades of the team is a reason Ducks should be able to host a NHL All Star game here is as Follows:

1 Stanley Cup.
2 Western Conference Championship.
6 Pacific Division Titles.
13 Stanley Cup Playoff Appearances.
2 Rocket Richard Trophy Winners.
1 Hart Trophy Winner.
2 Conn Smythe Trophy Winners
2x Lady Byng award Winner.
15 NHL All Star Reps.
1 NHL All Star MVP.
1 Bill Masteron Trophy Winner.
1 William Jennings Trophy Winner.
1 NHL GM of the year Award

and Numerous Olympic Medal winners in all Honest Ducks do DESERVE to HOST NHL All Star event no more no less.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Final 20 Games for 17-18

So it Begins now Final Push towards Post-season tonite it begins each game from here till Season Finale. Fate is guiding our Ducks and after enduring absence of several of our Core Members at begining of 17-18 campagin. As I always say nothing is easy everything is hard when it comes to each season. This has been by far a test....Through the frustations and outburst of "Trade this Player" and Trade that Player" and doubts lead to instense debate of our Team made us wonder....Those that stand in our team's way either fighting for their lives or have nothing to lose at this moment of their season. One thing We must always consider right now,OUR DUCKS must keep the Momentuem going. Pacific Division standings show us it's been a dogfight for the past few months. Let's be honest we should not be surprise by thise since Division Ducks have battle is always instense from get-go. Will it be easy in some games? NO will be it hard? Yes for each game is battle for not only Honor and Glory but for hope for all Ducks Fans and inspiration in grinding it out with adversy the team has face. in Order for the Ducks to do what is needed to earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs they must be consistent,set the tone by scoring the First Goal and 60mins effort or as I call SHOWING THEM NO MERCY.

Whatever happens from here on end We should be hopeful for the Ducks to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Whether it can be done or not This season should not be Look at as Major Defeat. the Anaheim Ducks and us Ducks Fans IT'S ALL or nothing imho I would rather have the Ducks fight to the bitter end to earn spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs then give up.

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mooseDuck

Andrew Cogliano Suspension: My Thoughs

Alot can be said bout what all Ducks Fans including our Ducks have felt when word came down Coglinao will be suspended after that "Hit" on Adrian Kempe of LA during the Battle on Sat 13th of Jan 2018. Shock,Surprise,Anger we felt when News Cogs will be suspended for 2 games ending Iron Man record of 830 straight Games Played,502 Game Straight Played as A Duck. To me Personally it was Insult to not only Cogs but all Ducks Fans for having his Ironman Streak come to a end like this was Sad let alone a Grave Injusitice. It was utterly Shameful that a Simple Hit Cogs get suspended....Many including yours truly though a simple Fine would be something Cogs had to be Pay but a Suspension for 2 games on a Hit. Looking the the Video of the Hit and knowing Kempe was able to get up on his own imho did not warrent Cogs getting suspsension for 2 games. I know I no expert of these kinds of things But to me That should be a Fine not suspension....What was more infurtating was the fact Dustin Brown getting Fine after a boarding hit on Justin Schutz added insult to injury...Why you ask? its not because he was only a LA Player but the fact Schultz was done and not moving abit and was on the ice. Many Ducks Fans including several Hockey fans saw this as a Disrecepency on NHL DOPS(Department of Player Safetly) and accuse it of either picking and choosing who to suspend and Fine and showing some Bias in the Ruling of any Hits on the Ice.

One thing is certain what's done is done...Cogs 830 Straight Games Played and his 502 games wearing the Ducks D with Pride should Not be overshadow by the grave Injustice. When it was time for Cogs to Return after serving 2 games for that "Hit" It warms my heart and made me smile Seeing Ducks Fans gathering on Jan19th 2018 Friday showing their Support with signs like "#831". Nice Gesture of Symbolic support for player who make his mark that we dub him "IronDuck". If case if anyone wants to know why there is some Parros Hate is because....Parros who is Head of NHL DOPS should have vetoed the Ruling but supposely he choose not to, while Cogs decide supposely not to appeal. Some Ducks Fans burned Parros Jeresy while others show dispointement with him by having a Supsend George Sign.

I beleive all of us within Ducks Nation beleive when Parros was hired to Head NHL DOPS...He would bring Fresh P.O.V and call it even with the Hits that we see in NHL especially Liberties taken against our Ducks. Whatever the reason was Let's not Hate the Man....appericate him as a Player and what he did for the Community no more no less. As for Cogs 830 Ironman Streak his milestone along with the Ducks Ironman milestone of 502 games straight Players is a Mark that will forever be a Milestone now and forever.

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MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks 2017:Year in Review Top 10 Moments

Happy New Year to all Ducks Fans Worldwide from Orange County California to Finland,Canada and Beyond...I hope you all enjoy a Great New Years Day and partied on New Years Eve. As we Ahead towards 2018 with Optimistic and Positive Hope....I cannot help but reflect on 2017 for the year it provide alot of reflection,Hopes,Wins and Moments that stand out for many of us within Ducks Nation. From the Ducks celebrating 10th Anniversary of 2007 Stanley Cup Championship Victory to Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya becoming first 2 Ducks who spend most of their career inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame. Let's not forget Ducks Breaking 4 year Game 7 Losing streak that result in Ducks Winning Game 7 2-1 over the Greasers(Edmonton). What stood out in that Western Semifinal series was Game 5 2OT Win Dubbed "Comeback in Katella" where Ducks down by 3 scored in 3:16mins to tie the game and in 2OT Corey Perry scored the Game Winner. What can we say that was moment that forever etch in our Minds forwhere no matter where you were be it at the Pond or watching it on TV and listening to it on Internet Radio. Other Moments that stand out for 2017 be it Ryker Kesler son of KesBoss scoring the ASG Shootout goal to Ducks Epic Battle with Nashville...Let's not forget Signing of Ryan Miller in Offseason...Without further ado AND I will keep it short here are the Top 5 Moments that stand out for the Ducks and Ducks Fans alike...Keep in min though this is personal List.


Top 10 moments 2017.
1.Selanne/Kariya Hall of Fame induction Ceremony.
2.Ducks Celebrate 2007 Stanley Cup Championship Victory with 10th Anniversary Reunion.
3.Ducks Break 4 year Game 7 Jinx winning 2-1 over Edmonton.
4.Comeback in Katella: Ducks Win 2OT 4-3 after Trailing 3-0
4.Ryker Kesler ASG shootout Goal.
5.Bieksa Superman KO
6.Ducks Prospect Troy Terry Contribute to USA winning World Junior Gold vs Canada.
8.Ryan Miller Signed with the Ducks
9.Patrick Eaves Acquired by the Ducks near 2017 NHL Trade Deadline
10.Ducks have no First Round Draft Pick in NHL Draft 1st time in 18 years.


Since we are now embracing 2018 This year marks 25...TWENTY FIVE YEARS of Anaheim Ducks and Unique History and Moments we have come to love and enjoy....As we look forward We must not forget and often reflect with Joy of 2017.

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