Looking at the record after the Ducks win last nite. It makes me wonder what must be done for this team to get back to the top,after enduring a chaotic November.....Questions surrounding who will get traded right there to whether or not our Ducks may or may not get the first pick in 2012 Draft. one thing that is always a reminder for our team and Ducks fans as a whole. 2nd half of 11-12 season comes down to 3 things...Resilience,Never Giving up and Collective Will. Ducks History has shown since Day 1 of our Team's founding. If one can go back to the past and see that in the 8 Stanley Cup Playoff berths our Ducks have clinched. 7 count them SEVEN of them have been Teams under the Ducks Banner earn a spot in the Playoffs by overcoming all odds against them. Be it 1997,2003 or last year in 2010. History has shown the Ducks when against all odds can overcome then if the Will is collectively there when 23 players are Ont he same page and determine to prove the Doubters,haters and naysayers wrong.
Rest assure the win against Edmonton,Dallas,Columbus and NYI was not only sweet but a boost in the Morale of the Ducks and Ducks Nation as we continue the path towards finishing this season strong and hopefully with a Spot in Postseason. One thing that needs to be look at is the flaws that is so apparently within our Ducks ranks. Lack of depth or what i call "Depth strength" has been very troubling since bottom six has not been consistent over the past 41 games....What's more concerning is Top Line's inconstancy to take the lead and hit the ground running each game. Call it being "Top Heavy" but I see things that lead our team down this tough road and record they have shows not only inconsistency but injuries and sometimes inexperience has lead the Ducks to lose games THEY were suppose to win...Sadly it showed in the results.
But Let say this with a clear mind even though the Ducks are at 14th place with 35pts and with 39 games left I believe the Ducks can make it to the Playoffs....We should believe and support this team no matter what. For me it's best they Fight to the bitter end to earn that spot and try then "TANK" 11-12 season as some of the fools on the Ducks Message Board has suggested. Is this team the Worst you ask?...My answer is a resounding NO.
I see this edition of the Ducks as nothing more then a team of potential and talent. A team with alot of youth and some experience that is going through the motions,learning the duties that one day they will assume.....I do not believe the Ducks will trade any of the RPG in the 2nd half of 11-2. It will not only be devastated but a blow to the morale and betrayal of the Ducks Cause in General. IF our Ducks do make a trade it will be for either Lubo or Frankie to ensure transition/youth Movement started in 08-09 is a smooth finish. For now with 3 months left till 11-12 season ends I rather have the Ducks do whatever it takes to win and Show the Hockey World they have some FIGHT IN them!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
hockey is for Everyone!
Hello to all who is reading my Blogs and my thoughts...Hope you all enjoy the New Year's Holiday and the recent Ducks Win against lowly Long Island Team near New York. 11-22-6 maybe not what we want from the Ducks..I am sure they do not themselves. But first thing's first. I think with all that happen in Hockey in the past year or so i felt it was necessary to draw a resolution for what i want to do in 2012...One of them is writing this post down. I believe in my heart that Hockey is for Everyone, I reject the notion that is Hockey is "Canada's Game" Sure Hockey is born in Canada and has provide excellent and respect players from Mario to Patrick Roy and Great One...But I feel that in our changing times it's best to celebrate success and Pride in seeing Hockey enjoy by those beyond the Border of my Nation. You know my allegiance and Loyalty to the Ducks...some of you know that my Passion for this team borders on Zeal. After Ducks won their First Stanley Cup...I took it upon myself to follow Nation Jr,Nation teams and even a Finnish team in Finland to see what similarities they have...I came to a conclusion that All People,Canadian,American,Finnish,Swede even in Hong Kong love this sport and follow teams that inspire and have a everlasting imprint on them for rest of their lives. 2012 will mark 6th time and in five years I will be going to see the Ducks.
Five years is long but it change me in a different way. Knowing people who love the sport and appreciated it as much as I do make me see the world differently especially for Americans who love this great team sport. Looking at the way people down south and talking to those in Finland and Sweden makes me proud to be Canadian...I believe in my heart that Canadians should look at seeing how the world enjoy the game we created and pass to the other Nations. Having the sport be exclusive and not inclusive as many of my fellow Canadians see with this "Bring the Cup back to Canada" Mentality is BS and absurd. Due in part that Canada has it's citizens playing and living in the United States to Promote the sport.
So what if Americans and other nations do not follow the game as my country do so passionately. Sometimes i wonder if the arrogance and obnoxious of my citizens of cloud the judgement of many...Let alone talk down to those especially American Hockey fans in general. It's sad and at times it's a reality that i grew up and knowledge a long time ago.....I always will remain true to the Ducks and Ducks Cause don't ask me to follow any of the NHL Canadian Teams I hate them all especially some fans...Only Canadian teams I will follow is in the AHL be it Toronto Marlies or CHL teams like Ottawa 67's or SeaDogs and Mooseheads.
We as I mean those within Canada should see the sport of Hockey is exclusive....they should see it played and won by cities in USA,Europe elsewhere as result of my spread of Joy and a gift to the world. You ask why do I not know follow this stereotypes of my fellow citizens. It's because i am reminded that not all sports should exclusive and that we as Canadians must be proud to see how our Sport has develop and grow beyond our borders. For me that is what being a Canadian is about Hockey being played in United States,Finland and elsewhere...Following are the teams that I have decided to root,support and stand with:
1.Anaheim Ducks:As always through thick and thin good or bad I will support the Ducks 110%.
2.Finnish World Hockey team:2011 World Hockey Champions love the talent on the team hope they repeat.
3.Everett Silvertips:Successful American Junior franchise like what i see even though they are in a slump.
4.American Junior Hockey team:Won WJC gold in 2004 and 2010 have a great future and a program that produce alot of good players.
5.Toronto Marlies:Hate the Leafs but i admit i tolerate their farm teams especially when it was based in St John's.
No Matter if you agree or disagree with my view I am always Anaheim Ducks fans and a Hockey Nut in regards to this great sport. What i denounce is this Anti-American BS that some spew in my country...If they don't respect what Finns,Swedes or Americans have done they are narrow minded Fools.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Five years is long but it change me in a different way. Knowing people who love the sport and appreciated it as much as I do make me see the world differently especially for Americans who love this great team sport. Looking at the way people down south and talking to those in Finland and Sweden makes me proud to be Canadian...I believe in my heart that Canadians should look at seeing how the world enjoy the game we created and pass to the other Nations. Having the sport be exclusive and not inclusive as many of my fellow Canadians see with this "Bring the Cup back to Canada" Mentality is BS and absurd. Due in part that Canada has it's citizens playing and living in the United States to Promote the sport.
So what if Americans and other nations do not follow the game as my country do so passionately. Sometimes i wonder if the arrogance and obnoxious of my citizens of cloud the judgement of many...Let alone talk down to those especially American Hockey fans in general. It's sad and at times it's a reality that i grew up and knowledge a long time ago.....I always will remain true to the Ducks and Ducks Cause don't ask me to follow any of the NHL Canadian Teams I hate them all especially some fans...Only Canadian teams I will follow is in the AHL be it Toronto Marlies or CHL teams like Ottawa 67's or SeaDogs and Mooseheads.
We as I mean those within Canada should see the sport of Hockey is exclusive....they should see it played and won by cities in USA,Europe elsewhere as result of my spread of Joy and a gift to the world. You ask why do I not know follow this stereotypes of my fellow citizens. It's because i am reminded that not all sports should exclusive and that we as Canadians must be proud to see how our Sport has develop and grow beyond our borders. For me that is what being a Canadian is about Hockey being played in United States,Finland and elsewhere...Following are the teams that I have decided to root,support and stand with:
1.Anaheim Ducks:As always through thick and thin good or bad I will support the Ducks 110%.
2.Finnish World Hockey team:2011 World Hockey Champions love the talent on the team hope they repeat.
3.Everett Silvertips:Successful American Junior franchise like what i see even though they are in a slump.
4.American Junior Hockey team:Won WJC gold in 2004 and 2010 have a great future and a program that produce alot of good players.
5.Toronto Marlies:Hate the Leafs but i admit i tolerate their farm teams especially when it was based in St John's.
No Matter if you agree or disagree with my view I am always Anaheim Ducks fans and a Hockey Nut in regards to this great sport. What i denounce is this Anti-American BS that some spew in my country...If they don't respect what Finns,Swedes or Americans have done they are narrow minded Fools.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Anaheim Ducks 2011 Year in Review:Message to All Ducks fans!
2011 in my honest opinion will be remember not for it's success our Ducks endure....But the struggles they face. They waning days of this year has been a reminder that nothing was easy nor should be taken for granted this team has a tall task at hand. Many things have happen most good,others sometimes bad from Ducks earning spot in 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs to Corey Perry becoming first Duck to win Hart Trophy and 2nd Duck to win Rocket Trophy not to mention 3rd in team history to reach 50 Goal Mark. Low points has been lack of depth and losses mounting due to inabilities of the Ducks rally together be it holding leads or overcoming our rivals within Pacific Division. Worst lowest moment would be death of a former Duck, Ruslan Salei aka Rusty to some who word Ducks Logo with honor,Pride and Duty for 10 years was a Defencemen i always respect and truly admire.
Like many Prospects before who develop I always give him and others a chance and benefit of a doubt. His efforts are memorable including the OT Goal in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Finals in 2003. His passing hit all of us hard including myself who witness that moment 8 years ago. Yet i know Ducks Nation will hold him dear in our hearts as always.Another Low point is definitely the Recent losing skid and collapse in 2nd and 3rd months of Ducks 11-12 Season...Call it rebuilding call it worst season in my own opinion this is a MESS plain and simple. If you ask me I believe Front Office has relied too much on certain players with inexperience to lead them back to the top. It's one thing to have all Offensive team but it's another to have a team that is very imbalance.
Once More I must speaks of Ducks Positive in 2011 one is overcoming Hiller's inaction due to Vertigo by bringing in Ellis and Emery too good goalies who gave this team a shot in clinching their 8th Stanley Cup Playoff berth...Without them Ducks may have a long struggle ahead with questions asked.Hiller's vertigo was focal point for many some wonder what's up with him others believe it's best to go with Emery during the offseason. But with Hiller announcing he is back Ducks choose to go with him. To this moment that choice is now question......Hiller has not been himself nor he seems to not bee the goal we though he was. For example allowing a two goals in 10secs really makes this Die hard Ducksfan wonder if he is really 100%
I will not lie to anyone especially all of you when I say I am deeply disappointed in Hiller and the way things have gone about this season. Since Low points have been address I think it's needed to tell of High points within the Ducks One being that of Corey Perry who made transition of Super pest to goal scorer. His skills are amazing and his hat tricks were numerous i had to list them down before i can update My Ducks History Book. Scoring 50 Goals,Earning Hart Trophy MVP and Rocket Richard was special...It was historic. But I cannot leave out two important events of 2011. That i being Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne....Opening at Home where he is a Hero let alone popular Player in Finland. Seeing my friends pics where they visit Finland made me adopt Jokerit as my team in Finland to Follow, Why you ask? well for me it's best to be open minded and not be closed minder as some of my Canadian Citizens have been in the past. another event special to Teemu was his return to Winnipeg. A place where he started his NHL Career before his arrival to Anaheim tribute by the Jets made me appreciate him more He is loved not only by the Ducks but Hockey Fans in Winnipeg.
As many Ducksfans look back and hope for the best in 2012 I have important message to many who read this....Stay strong Don't let the losing season get to you, DON'T let ANYONE be it Hockey Trolls on Facebook,Twitter or Ducks Message Board tell you it can be done. If the Ducks can have a strong finish and Either Make it or NOT in the Playoffs This team shows it can be resilient. For me Personally 11-12 season is troubling,Worrisome and diffcult but it's a stark reminder that for our Ducks to RISE again they must be able to have this Generation of Ducks endure the trials of setting things right. Remember the Past with Unique and expectational Pride. Know the present is full fo challenges that need to be address...But always always hope for the future. Till then I wish you all from Ducks Message Board+Facebook+Twitter a Happy New Year 2012...I will come to Orange County and I believe after this season Ducks WILL RISE again and be stronger!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Like many Prospects before who develop I always give him and others a chance and benefit of a doubt. His efforts are memorable including the OT Goal in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Finals in 2003. His passing hit all of us hard including myself who witness that moment 8 years ago. Yet i know Ducks Nation will hold him dear in our hearts as always.Another Low point is definitely the Recent losing skid and collapse in 2nd and 3rd months of Ducks 11-12 Season...Call it rebuilding call it worst season in my own opinion this is a MESS plain and simple. If you ask me I believe Front Office has relied too much on certain players with inexperience to lead them back to the top. It's one thing to have all Offensive team but it's another to have a team that is very imbalance.
Once More I must speaks of Ducks Positive in 2011 one is overcoming Hiller's inaction due to Vertigo by bringing in Ellis and Emery too good goalies who gave this team a shot in clinching their 8th Stanley Cup Playoff berth...Without them Ducks may have a long struggle ahead with questions asked.Hiller's vertigo was focal point for many some wonder what's up with him others believe it's best to go with Emery during the offseason. But with Hiller announcing he is back Ducks choose to go with him. To this moment that choice is now question......Hiller has not been himself nor he seems to not bee the goal we though he was. For example allowing a two goals in 10secs really makes this Die hard Ducksfan wonder if he is really 100%
I will not lie to anyone especially all of you when I say I am deeply disappointed in Hiller and the way things have gone about this season. Since Low points have been address I think it's needed to tell of High points within the Ducks One being that of Corey Perry who made transition of Super pest to goal scorer. His skills are amazing and his hat tricks were numerous i had to list them down before i can update My Ducks History Book. Scoring 50 Goals,Earning Hart Trophy MVP and Rocket Richard was special...It was historic. But I cannot leave out two important events of 2011. That i being Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne....Opening at Home where he is a Hero let alone popular Player in Finland. Seeing my friends pics where they visit Finland made me adopt Jokerit as my team in Finland to Follow, Why you ask? well for me it's best to be open minded and not be closed minder as some of my Canadian Citizens have been in the past. another event special to Teemu was his return to Winnipeg. A place where he started his NHL Career before his arrival to Anaheim tribute by the Jets made me appreciate him more He is loved not only by the Ducks but Hockey Fans in Winnipeg.
As many Ducksfans look back and hope for the best in 2012 I have important message to many who read this....Stay strong Don't let the losing season get to you, DON'T let ANYONE be it Hockey Trolls on Facebook,Twitter or Ducks Message Board tell you it can be done. If the Ducks can have a strong finish and Either Make it or NOT in the Playoffs This team shows it can be resilient. For me Personally 11-12 season is troubling,Worrisome and diffcult but it's a stark reminder that for our Ducks to RISE again they must be able to have this Generation of Ducks endure the trials of setting things right. Remember the Past with Unique and expectational Pride. Know the present is full fo challenges that need to be address...But always always hope for the future. Till then I wish you all from Ducks Message Board+Facebook+Twitter a Happy New Year 2012...I will come to Orange County and I believe after this season Ducks WILL RISE again and be stronger!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Friday, December 30, 2011
Ducks and J-S Giguere:Old Friend returns
If there is one game i circle on the calender of 2011-2012 season it's a return of one of the most important Goalies in Ducks history making appearance after 2 years traded back in 2010. Jiggy as many Ducksfans including myself has always called him remember the effort,desire,willingness to give it his all during the Ducks rise towards Winning the Stanley Cup and achieving eternal glory that day. Alltime leader in wins,Shutouts and Games Played he not only cemented his mark on the Ducks but all of Ducks Nation especially in Orange County in general. For me personally Giguere traded to the Ducks in Year 2000 was symbolic...It connected the City of Halifax to Anaheim. He along with Joe Dipenta,Marc Chounaird and later years Bryce Swan,George Davis and Logan MacMillan lead me to create my nickname "MooseDuck". Why the name it's a connection between a team I followed since 1993 and a Hometown Junior team that has churn out successful NHL Players in the past.
It was not long at less 3 years later He started to establish himself as Ducks starter and made his mark within Ducks Fan base at the Ponda. 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs where he guided a upstart then-Mighty Ducks to a upset of Detroit,Dallas and a sweep of Vancouver. I remember till this day seeing him without his Ducks Goalie Mask and raising his glove with puck in hand. Definite as he and our team was back then. Even though Ducks Did not win in the heartbreaking loss in Game 7 vs NJ it was his wins and shutouts that earn him Playoff MVP and respect from Ducks fans across the world.
But the thing that really made me proud of Giguere was in 2007...Year of the Duck as I call it. His contributions along with Pronger,Niedermayer Bros,Getzlaf,Perry and Teemu along with Pahlsson and a Interesting Goalie named Bryzgalov began the Ducks raise towards success and on June 6th 2007*Day of Great Victory* Ducks WON their First Stanley Cup. There were so many moments for me personally i think getting his autograph and talking to him made me appreciate that fact he not only played on my favorite team but years ago was a simple Canadian Teen chasing his dream by playing for the Halifax Mooseheads.
Tomorrow on New Year's eve i encourage all Ducksfans who read this via Twitter or Facebook to give Giggy a Salute and Standing O. He help the Ducks become a power and our team along with Fanbase came of age that Day. Without him we would have not be able to be where we are. It was this connection that played in one of 3 key things that made me register on Ducks Message Board 10 years ago. I can tell you this I am proud to call Giguere the GREATEST Ducks Goalie in history of the team and Ducks Nation. Till then I can't wait for this game and Ducks to Finish 2011 on positive Note!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
It was not long at less 3 years later He started to establish himself as Ducks starter and made his mark within Ducks Fan base at the Ponda. 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs where he guided a upstart then-Mighty Ducks to a upset of Detroit,Dallas and a sweep of Vancouver. I remember till this day seeing him without his Ducks Goalie Mask and raising his glove with puck in hand. Definite as he and our team was back then. Even though Ducks Did not win in the heartbreaking loss in Game 7 vs NJ it was his wins and shutouts that earn him Playoff MVP and respect from Ducks fans across the world.
But the thing that really made me proud of Giguere was in 2007...Year of the Duck as I call it. His contributions along with Pronger,Niedermayer Bros,Getzlaf,Perry and Teemu along with Pahlsson and a Interesting Goalie named Bryzgalov began the Ducks raise towards success and on June 6th 2007*Day of Great Victory* Ducks WON their First Stanley Cup. There were so many moments for me personally i think getting his autograph and talking to him made me appreciate that fact he not only played on my favorite team but years ago was a simple Canadian Teen chasing his dream by playing for the Halifax Mooseheads.
Tomorrow on New Year's eve i encourage all Ducksfans who read this via Twitter or Facebook to give Giggy a Salute and Standing O. He help the Ducks become a power and our team along with Fanbase came of age that Day. Without him we would have not be able to be where we are. It was this connection that played in one of 3 key things that made me register on Ducks Message Board 10 years ago. I can tell you this I am proud to call Giguere the GREATEST Ducks Goalie in history of the team and Ducks Nation. Till then I can't wait for this game and Ducks to Finish 2011 on positive Note!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas wishes and message to OC!
As you all know by now we are apporaching the end of 2011 with only 3 games left till New Years. I am left hoping our Ducks can finish this year not only with a positive note....But with Victory that ends another year marked by up's and downs. I have follow this team as many of you since their Founding and 2011 could go down is perhaps the worst or maybe the toughest to endure for the Ducks in recent history. Let's wish that those within the ranks of the roster will rise to the challenge as their precedessors did seasons prior, Let's wish that amidst turnmoil and questions they honor the past by moving forward with Wins and Victories over our rivals,Enemies and teams that stand in our way. For once I am concern bout this team's direction....But i feel it's necessary for those young guns to learn that games in NHL is NOT easy. Talent,Resiliencey within our team must be awaken don't know how it will but I am hoping it awake very soon.
I want say something regards to how this season has turn out in first 3 months of Ducks campagain....If there is one word to describe 11-12 in first 3 months it's turmoil. Reason is expectations this team has are not yet met. RPG Line has not fufilled their duties and change in coach was necessary to jumpstart and give new Energy to the Ducks. However it remains to be seen how it turns out considering this "Win 1,Lose 1" mentality is bugging all of us in Ducks Nation. Sometimes going through the rough patchs is the only way our team can overcome adversity that is in front of them this year and perhaps the next. We must never give up on this team nor should we give in to doubt,Naysayers of those who threw in the towel too soon.
I also want to say a personal message to Ducksfans in Orange County who is reading this. Do not GIVE UP or succumb to what people say bout this team and you all...Ducks are unique for they are a most successful Non-tradtional hockey market in NHL. No one can take that away from YOU or anyone else....Hockey is and always been a universal sport. Anaheim in my own opinion has and always been a Multi-sport city. Ducks,Angels,Bolts,MMA and Jiu jitsu have thrive in a area that i have come to love and respect be it the people and those who contributed to the Ducks success....From Players and front office to Powerplayers. Will the Ducks will anothe Stanley Cup?....I do beleive they can and THEY WILL!. Till then i want to say Merry Christmas to all of my friends in Orange County and beyond. Hope to see you there and see this team BOUNCE BACK!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
I want say something regards to how this season has turn out in first 3 months of Ducks campagain....If there is one word to describe 11-12 in first 3 months it's turmoil. Reason is expectations this team has are not yet met. RPG Line has not fufilled their duties and change in coach was necessary to jumpstart and give new Energy to the Ducks. However it remains to be seen how it turns out considering this "Win 1,Lose 1" mentality is bugging all of us in Ducks Nation. Sometimes going through the rough patchs is the only way our team can overcome adversity that is in front of them this year and perhaps the next. We must never give up on this team nor should we give in to doubt,Naysayers of those who threw in the towel too soon.
I also want to say a personal message to Ducksfans in Orange County who is reading this. Do not GIVE UP or succumb to what people say bout this team and you all...Ducks are unique for they are a most successful Non-tradtional hockey market in NHL. No one can take that away from YOU or anyone else....Hockey is and always been a universal sport. Anaheim in my own opinion has and always been a Multi-sport city. Ducks,Angels,Bolts,MMA and Jiu jitsu have thrive in a area that i have come to love and respect be it the people and those who contributed to the Ducks success....From Players and front office to Powerplayers. Will the Ducks will anothe Stanley Cup?....I do beleive they can and THEY WILL!. Till then i want to say Merry Christmas to all of my friends in Orange County and beyond. Hope to see you there and see this team BOUNCE BACK!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Trying times for Ducksfans
I'm left wonder what went wrong this season...For the Ducks with so much promise and potential it seems struggling and "Win one,Lose one" Mentality is reallying taking it's toll on next just the players but Ducksfans themselves. No matter where you look some have given up while others take on this "See I told you So" BS....It sickens me to the core and lead me at times to lose anger. To me it seems Many among us have forgotten what it means to be a Ducksfan not cause we accept losing...But we have seem to forget the battles they won that made this team and us different from any NHL Fan in the Hockey world. Sometimes amidst all the uncertainty,doubt put in by other Hockey fans it's always important to stay true to this team and history prior to what maybe a season of turmoil.
At times when i am on Ducks Message Board or facebook i have read words of those who try to tell it like it is....Let me say i have nothing wrong with those who speak with their heart on the Ducks Achilles heel or flaws that plague our team. I have however have problem with those consedencing Jerks and Defeatists who assume the worst or try to be a "Expert" by stating Tech babble. I can only wonder who others who are NOT like them feel since Main Forum on the Ducks Page has the Fun,Life and Passion SUCK OUT of them. As for Facebook those who frequent it can only hope for the best...Calling out some players does not make you a Troll or Bandwagon...It's a right of all Ducksfans including those i respect to speak out what is vital to the Duck Cause.
We are as i always have said is "Ducks Nation" spreading from Orange County to Nova Scotia and BC to Finland.....You can say we are everywhere. But with so much going it's tough to be positive heading towards New Year. If one has ask me if i though tis would be a Bad season i would tell you to "!@#!@#$ Off". Deep down inside i do however them to begin a strong 2nd half....No matter how one looks at it season being far from over we may see this as final transition of Ducks Youth movement...whether it be up or down it remains to be seen. I REFUSE to predict where the Ducks will Finish....I have hated it be it on Ducks Message Board or Twitter. It makes one look like a Condesdencing A-Hole.
With 3 months left on the schedule and 14 pts keeping Ducks distant from their goal...it's very clearly this team is Young, full of potential and going through the motions whether or not they make the playoffs or they don't it's STILL remains to be seen. All i ask from all Ducksfans especially in Orange County...DO NOT give up or GIVE IN. The Ducks has and always been a unique and expectational team with a Past that is something we are proud of. For it goes without saying "Past is full of accomplishments,Present provides Challenges and Future is filled with Hope". Right now it's ALL or NOTHING for this team no more no less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
At times when i am on Ducks Message Board or facebook i have read words of those who try to tell it like it is....Let me say i have nothing wrong with those who speak with their heart on the Ducks Achilles heel or flaws that plague our team. I have however have problem with those consedencing Jerks and Defeatists who assume the worst or try to be a "Expert" by stating Tech babble. I can only wonder who others who are NOT like them feel since Main Forum on the Ducks Page has the Fun,Life and Passion SUCK OUT of them. As for Facebook those who frequent it can only hope for the best...Calling out some players does not make you a Troll or Bandwagon...It's a right of all Ducksfans including those i respect to speak out what is vital to the Duck Cause.
We are as i always have said is "Ducks Nation" spreading from Orange County to Nova Scotia and BC to Finland.....You can say we are everywhere. But with so much going it's tough to be positive heading towards New Year. If one has ask me if i though tis would be a Bad season i would tell you to "!@#!@#$ Off". Deep down inside i do however them to begin a strong 2nd half....No matter how one looks at it season being far from over we may see this as final transition of Ducks Youth movement...whether it be up or down it remains to be seen. I REFUSE to predict where the Ducks will Finish....I have hated it be it on Ducks Message Board or Twitter. It makes one look like a Condesdencing A-Hole.
With 3 months left on the schedule and 14 pts keeping Ducks distant from their goal...it's very clearly this team is Young, full of potential and going through the motions whether or not they make the playoffs or they don't it's STILL remains to be seen. All i ask from all Ducksfans especially in Orange County...DO NOT give up or GIVE IN. The Ducks has and always been a unique and expectational team with a Past that is something we are proud of. For it goes without saying "Past is full of accomplishments,Present provides Challenges and Future is filled with Hope". Right now it's ALL or NOTHING for this team no more no less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Ducks Unexpected Results!
If you had ask me before Ducks 19th season began, that our Team would be sliding,faltering and near bottom of the league i would tell you to "Go the Hell". After seeing the Ducks have only 2 wins and a total of 9 together never in my life nore everyone i knew from Ducks Message Board to those on facebook.....expected this team to play so well at times but have results that DID NOT reflect the talent,skill and experince among the players. It never occur to me or others in Ducks Nation this team can be at 14th place earning 2 wins in November and be 9-18-5 23pts amidst Injuries,Coaching changes,Inconsistency and other factors that have plague this team since Ducks started 4-1 in early October.
This has been very frustrating,Disapointing and at times sad that a team with so much at stake struggle to be consistent in a competitive NHL West......There flaws on this team that SHOULD have been address a long time ago. Flawed Defence,Underachieving Offense and a two goalies that have looked shaky at times has lead to questions that MUST be asked asap. Recent lossess to our sworn rivals and to chicago and winnipeg has lead to a divide among Ducksfans some have given up while others such as myself stay on to see this season through....IF our Ducks Do not make the Stanley Cup Playoff it should be made as a reminder to our team and young players on the roster that NOTHING is easy be it games against Top teams or bottomdwellers. You can try to explain or point fingers who is at fault on why this editon of the Ducks is having a crappy season.
There is however a hope for this team to tap into their Resilience in turning this season around...If memory serves me and others is Ducks always have a strong 2nd half each season. Most times it bears fruit when 7 out of the 8 Playoff appearances our Ducks started slow. Sometimes this team must take a step back in order to move forward IF they are to continue with sucess they tasted 4 years ago.
The team is full of potential and perhaps this is a final phase of Ducks Youth movement...Whatever happens from here on end Ducks have and always will have a choice. Make the Playoffs and try to advance or fall short and rebuild. Needless to say it all comes down to picking up the pieces of the uexpected issues that arise during first half of 2011-2012....Is this team the worst? NO, Are they Bad?....I don't beleive so But i am certain our Ducks will learn from this and be revitialized and motivated to set things right after 11-12 season is over...For now All we ask from them is to FINISH STRONG!
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
This has been very frustrating,Disapointing and at times sad that a team with so much at stake struggle to be consistent in a competitive NHL West......There flaws on this team that SHOULD have been address a long time ago. Flawed Defence,Underachieving Offense and a two goalies that have looked shaky at times has lead to questions that MUST be asked asap. Recent lossess to our sworn rivals and to chicago and winnipeg has lead to a divide among Ducksfans some have given up while others such as myself stay on to see this season through....IF our Ducks Do not make the Stanley Cup Playoff it should be made as a reminder to our team and young players on the roster that NOTHING is easy be it games against Top teams or bottomdwellers. You can try to explain or point fingers who is at fault on why this editon of the Ducks is having a crappy season.
There is however a hope for this team to tap into their Resilience in turning this season around...If memory serves me and others is Ducks always have a strong 2nd half each season. Most times it bears fruit when 7 out of the 8 Playoff appearances our Ducks started slow. Sometimes this team must take a step back in order to move forward IF they are to continue with sucess they tasted 4 years ago.
The team is full of potential and perhaps this is a final phase of Ducks Youth movement...Whatever happens from here on end Ducks have and always will have a choice. Make the Playoffs and try to advance or fall short and rebuild. Needless to say it all comes down to picking up the pieces of the uexpected issues that arise during first half of 2011-2012....Is this team the worst? NO, Are they Bad?....I don't beleive so But i am certain our Ducks will learn from this and be revitialized and motivated to set things right after 11-12 season is over...For now All we ask from them is to FINISH STRONG!
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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