Now or Never!

Tonite's game is important whether one see's it's or not. Battling a Enemy that is not only our rival but a team we hate brings to one is needed for this team to turn things around. 6-9-4 16pts i never would have though the Ducks would struggle yet falter in the early months of the 11-12 season. One Thing that we forget is in the past of our Ducks History. Seasons prior our team has made a Stanley Cup Playoffs when they endure slowstarts. But this season is a cause of concern since having 1 win out of 8 games in November is something to be worried about and demanding answers to why this team is struggling and not finding their indentity.

Path of Honor the Ducks have must be found If they are to get back on the winning track. One thing that needs to asked is leadership of Carlyle and Getzlaf. Yes I support both of them but there is nothing wrong in speaking out one's concerns on Ducks Main forum,Facebook or Twitter if things are not going well. For Me personally Final 5 games of November is important to the Ducks in regaining Lost ground and closing the gap for 8th,7th and maybe 6th place. For everything that our team has endure over the past weeks something's gotta give and must be done...I have been on the Ducks main forum talk to some on pointing fingers at Carlyle and Getzlaf....Can't blame their for their anger. yet we know as all Ducksfans and The Ducks themselves know THEY CAN DO BETTER.

What matters is this Change is needed and sometimes the toughest way toa ccept change is when adapting and new ways of getting the job done may get things done and set things right. Honor demands the Ducks not only win but be consistent 60mins no more no less!.

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MooseDuck

I am MooseDuck

These weeks have left me with answers more then ever before, most regarding whether vertigo is acting up again in Hiller or whether Getzlaf or Randy Carlyle is the problem. One thing that Ducks being 6-8-3 15pts is a reminder...a Reminder of what makes this team unqiue. Is it the Players,Colors or Orange County?...No it's a team that never say die,not giving up on themselves looking forward not back. As long as i follow be it TV,Internet radio or newspaper, it makes me think of the seasons past and present. battles,Struggles and doubt crept into Ducks Nation...Fans in Orange County to those in Canada,USA,Finland,Sweden and the world. I have been on Ducks main forum for Decade and half i have seen trolls and true blue fans to those who are know it alls. Yet i stayed......I am what i am in regards to the Ducks and their place in Hockey world. Makes me angry when those who are purist spew their hatred and disdain for the place where hockey is slowly growing. Yet i am remain.

For me this team has shaped who i am and allow me to express my passion for them on Ducks Main Forum. I am MooseDuck on Ducks Message Board and since 2001 i have seen dark times when this team was not doing well to the rising in 2003 and 2007 till today when Ducks Fans have come of age. I have no regret on my love for this team...Call me a Superfan that is who i am a Diehard who holds the Ducks as the Only team i follow. No matter where i go from Ducks MB,Facebook,Twitter and elsewhere i see Ducksfans all over and hope one day they be rabid and unified more behind the team.

I strongly beleive Ducks will turn it around this struggle is no different then last year or some years prior. Let me speak from the heart to those who are wavering remeber the past and the battles our Ducks face...they wre against all odds yet they pulled through. No matter what happens it's important we see this season through like all season prior.. That is what makes a Ducksfan even more important they win through the hardways nothing more. Am going to give up? you all know me all of them knows my passion borders on zeal. All i can say is this Ducks will overcome this and go out FIGHTING till the bitter end no more no less.

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MooseDuck

Leadership:Getzlaf and Selanne

For any team to win especially our Ducks leadership must bea lead by example and sometimes it's lead by actions that inspire and create bonds of respect among the players. Sometimes difference comes down to how both players proceed to show it...For Teemu years of experince and many awards be it Stanley Cup,Olympic Medalist,Calder Trophy,Rocket Trophy and Masterton winner can give advice and use words to not only motivate but give those around them a extra push to excel. It's his words that makes him special and his actions sets him apart...which is why Teemu not wearing the C is unwarrented let alone his experince gives him role of being one of the Ducks Leaders. Despite what others have ask of the Ducks giving the Captain's C to him they should know his experince make him a leader none the less.

Getzlaf's Promotion to Captain was debated among Ducks fans in Ducks Nation be it Main Forum and elsewhere.knock on him was his lazy passess and his laidback attiude that bugs the hell of others i know this from talking to them online. Beleive me when i say this there are times i wonder if giving Getz the C was necessary or was it worth it?. For me it remains to be seen if it paysoff for Getz has to STILL Prove himself why he is Ducks Captain.

Yeah you can say i am against it or for it...But i am abit in the middle. Whatever needs to be done both players bring alot to the table for our Ducks to get back on the winning track. It's Vital they do what is needed to motivate them for a win but in due part i am what i am as a Ducksfan in regards to Team Comes FIRST!.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Losing Skid and More

Nothing makes me more Livid,Angry and upset then a Team that does not put in the effort nor make ANY chance to Fight back to Win. I hate losing and what i really HATE more is losing to a ENEMY like Detroit. Going 1-3-3 is absurd it's unacceptable let alone it was not what all Ducksfans including myself expect from this team. Ducks can do BETTER and they KNOW IT, 5-6-3 13pts is not going to cut it for our team during this season. For our Ducks they MUST get Effort from ALL players not just RPG,Teemu and Fowler, But Gorden,Lydman,DSP and others. A team cannot rely on a goalie or two players too much...it can backfire at times and lead to a loss. We know this since Ducks have in the past rely too much on a few to get the job done.
One thing is certain this losing skid must be SNAPPED....it cannot be allow to continue no matter what. For the Ducks they must get contrbutions from the entire team not just for one game but all games...they may win and they may but Thing is Ducks have to battle back with Collective Will and Strength in Numbers If they are to Succeed.

Another thing i must add is lack of Leadership there will come a time when the Ducks 3 top players Perry,Getzlaf, and Ryan along with Fowler,Sbisa and others may assume full duties of Ducks Leadership. Teemu may not be a around for long but the young guns have to start taking the lead sooner then later. Reason being is mantle of leadership will be past to them for this team's success to be continue for seasons to come. Whether or not Teemu plays his last season is up to Teemu himself even though i would love him to play one more year after 11-12 but his decison is his not mine's or the Ducks. It goes without saying that for Ducks to rise they must be lead by men who are willing to speak up and be able to challenge each other. Sometimes a True Ducks Leader is one who does not need a letter on his Ducks Uni and lead by example. Instead of Coasting throughout few games night in night out.

One thing is certain the Ducks have to be lead by those who are willing to GIVE IT THEIR ALL and not look back. 3 Days from from now they will have a rematch with Nashville...honor demands they Seek vengance for the first round loss and there is nothing more i like then Ducks to DESTROY the Preds Make a example OUT of them on Wednesday nite. A Statement has to be by then cause the only ones's know why this team is in a funk is the Ducks themselves and THEY KNOW including the top 3 they must do BETTER!

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MooseDuck

Teemu's Statement!

When a Ducks Legend speaks everyone listens, when it's a Hall of Famer a veteran of many games who fought and battle his way throughout the years. Then those who are in roles of leadership...esepecially the young guns of this team should heed his advice. Amidst questions on why our team lost to Washington, there is No Excuse to the Overtime Loss two nights ago. Our Ducks Lost Play and simple having a 3-0 lead and a 4-2 lead which vanish and end up with a 1pt was dishonorable let alone embrassement to Ducks Cause. Calling others among Ducks Roster out shows not only leadership but True Desire to Set things right....Did he do the Right thing? YOU BETCHA and it was nice let alone made me smile that a veteran such as himself speaks on situation the Ducks are in now is well received and Hopefully calling out certain players will wake them up.

Going through a 4-1-0 8pts to 5-5-2 12pts was NOT something i would expect from this team. Yes I am optimist always believe the Ducks can turn things arond. But when you have slow starts in past four years.....Let me say this Annoys the HELL out of me that i hate it when they lose games against enemies and rivals who they should at least Beat the TAR out of them. Whatever it is that makes them in a funk Needs to STOP NOW!. One Cannot blame Teemu a man who has shown True Leadership to calling out some among the Ducks to Step up...Sooner or Later They will have to take the LEAD no matter what. For me as Die Hard Ducksfan it comes down to New generation continuning the legacy of Sucess our team and many in Ducks Nation enjoy. Sometimes those without a Letter are REAL Captains of the Flock not those who seem to "Coast" or Make "Lazy passes" in key games. For now Tonite's game the young Guns including RPG must STEP UP!.

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MooseDuck

Ducks are 4-1:Good Start

Like what i am seeing in the Ducks thus far. Even it's early with 5 games concluded it never makes me smile that our team is within striking distance of own top spot in Pacific Division. Yet Best maybe coming soon hopefully when the Ducks begin their ascend towards top of the league....Who knows what fate will hold them. They must not allow complacency to cloud their focus and role for the coming days they will face tougher challenges in our rivals in the Pacific Division, enemies within NHL West. All of us know this opportunistic must never be hinder or wasted for making it work....Ducks have to remain focus and driven by their need to fight for HONOR,Glory and Pride of Ducks Nation. Great deeds come about when players step up and take their role IF a player or two fall to injury or traded to another team......Ducks strength is and always been unity. Without Unity there is no identity,no collective will, but 23 players no more no less. Facts can be stubborn things and the fact is this team is starting to hit their mark sooner then we expected...But we must never assume too much till the Ducks achieve that objective.

That being to do well and go as far as one can go in a season full of unpredictable results and tight battles between rivals in Western Conference.Ducks and Ducksfans alike must not take anything for granted...as i always say there is NO "Easy games"...just teams who stand in our way towards greatness. Momentum at our backs and confidence in the air Ducks need to keep it rolling and not look back. Powerplayer still is a work in progess but i am confident the Ducks will improve....once more Believe in this team for we know destiny will soon revisited. Which is why there is New Energy and a new sense of Pride. But we must take it one game at a time and not get ahead of ourselves. Ducks will achieve Victory through patience,Sheer will and Drive to regain what is rightfully ours. Disagree or agree the Ducks must press hard,battle hard for Honor in reclaiming Greatness....That my brethren will depend on how well young guns along with Vets do in first 5 months.

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MooseDuck

Ducks Dedication:Constiency,Passion and Pride

If there is one thing we know our Ducks need in 4 days it's constinecy...Why you ask? Well it's something that is essential to our team. How many times have we seen Inconsistency?. Alot it all comes down to this team getting motivating and Finishing each game I hope will make this season different. Let's hope our Ducks do not take things for granted and allow complacency to set in. It's a weakness for all sports team of any Hockey leagues. Be it NHL,CHL,AHL or Worlds...When i think of Ducks motto on website "Dedication" 3 things i think this team must show. 1 Consistency game in and game out sometimes they win and they lose. 2.Passion would love to see Ducks play each game as if it was their last show us what makes our team exceptional. 3.Pride: One thing that we Ducksfans including myself share with the players i believe in pride in wearing the Ducks D and playing in Orange County.

Home Opener 4 days away we would like nothing then Ducks come out set the tone by showing San Jose not only play 60mins but show them no mercy. Being consistent is vital for first game back our Ducks need to show they are no push overs and top two lines need to step it up. glad to see Ducks energy line lite the spark now it's time for the big guns to show their stuff. Ducks Nation i hope to see all of you there or know that you back our team 110%....I am confident to see all Ducksfans to be amped up as the team to be ready for battle. There is alot of potential on this team and they are not a fluke and they can achieve great things if we can support them. Disagree or agree our Ducks will Rise and be ready for San Jose.

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MooseDuck