Tomorrow our Anaheim Ducks will honor and celebrate 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks,a Team assemble that not only Won their First Stanley Cup, But the FIRST in California History........It made me realize how long it was ago, yet it felt like yesterday for all Ducks Fans World Wide including those who have followed,supported and cheer this team since Day1. For me Personally Mar9th and 11th holds special symbolic importance to me. They were the First NHL Games I attended not to mention First time I travel to California to see a team I have Passionately follow for 14years back then.
Many of you who read this know me full well of my positive Realistic views on this team...From some "Epic" Posts on Ducks Message Board to meeting me each year. One thing is certain the Trip all those years ago was life changing event that made me who I am today.....Lifelong Friends I have made on the West Coast of USA something I never ever took for granted to this day.I remember months prior making that Decision. 26 years old working to support myself I had gone through tough times in my personal life growing up as someone of Color in east Coast Canada it was Rough and unpleasant. I am not going to get into my life it something I don't want to talk about about which I know My Friends in Orange County Ca,Idaho,Virginia,Maine and Western Canada will not understand. Anyways I have been a Major Ducks MB Poster in the past 14 years back then...At that time Facebook,Twitter and few others social medias were not founded are produce at that time. Ducks Message Board was by far only way to communicate,talk,debate and agree to disagree on the Anaheim Ducks be it Plays,Strategies and games....some use Logic others Passionate....For me personally it was a Mix of Passion/Opinions that makes me abit of a Zealot.
Remembering well when I had over 20'000 Plus Posts back then One of the Ducks MB Posters named "JiggytotheCup" ask me I Should travel to Anaheim sometime. His suggestion made me wonder but ask the question clearly.."Should I go and see the team?". Keep in mind though back then Traveling was never on my radar...Only time I travel was with family....Major one was to Hong Kong for a Big Family Wedding....Trust me i have a Big Family...Anyhow I was left wondering bout his suggestion. It was then I realize a Opportunity was presented to me and Ducks Zealous Fan in me realize...IF I was to make the most of it I need to start Planning by saving Money and checking up on Hotels to stay at...searching many websites from several Orange County websites and some sleepless nights lead me to Ayres Inn Hotel across from the Honda Center. It was my first Choice due to it's close proximity..the Airport I choose was LAX back then I did not knew you could fly from Halifax to Newark to JWA.....IF I had known I would have choose JWA instead of that "Fortress"....after few months I told my Family I want to go on trip.
I had my parents sit down with me in Dec...Told them both it was time for me to have some time off(Vacation). My Dad look at me "Great when do you plan to go to Toronto". I said "No I am not"..."What place you want to go" My Mom spoke a little curious about where I plan to go....I look at both and told them "I want to West Coast and see the Ducks"..They both look at me My Dad spoke "That's expensive you know how Expensive it bee to stay in Vancouver". I answer "No I am not going to Van".....again another Deep Breath "I am going to see Anaheim Ducks at the Pond in Anaheim".....There was long pause "Your throwing your Opportunity for vacation away, It's too Expensive in California" they said to me....I told them my gut tells me I have to go....I wanted to go so much. I look at both of them saying "It will be Best experience something I need to do, Maybe it won't be good". I spoke to them including my Dad i spoke with My Uncle in Ventura who will allow to stay for 4 days while I stay in Anaheim for 3 Days..."You either let me find myself or come with me to California". My Dad decided to rose to the occasion using his first year of retirement to visit My Uncle.
Flying to California was positive experience it never seize to amaze me at the Beautiful Country I landed in LAX met my Uncle there along with My dad we greet each other and getting use to the climate it was something special that I had good feeling about...Till next day I will be going to a Place that I will Call my 2nd Home...:) TBC
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MooseDuck
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Our Ducks Final 18 games and Need for Consistency!
Let's look forward instead of back for this Month of March. Many of us disappointed the Anaheim Ducks Did not seize a chance to make a trade at This year's Trade Deadline has left many pondering where our Team goes from here. i admit this to you as much as I was disappointed in Bob Murray not doing what he did Let's take in facts in prior TDL's Ducks had in past 24 years..They either Stand Pat or swung a trade for a Depth Player. Now Enough of the What IF's or Calling for Bob Murray to Resign or be Fired.
Final 18 games remaining for the Ducks comes down to This team having the Motivation,Dedication and Collective Will to Win and to Impose Dominance on our Rivals,Enemies and Opposition. Inconsistency needs to cease to exist...Players ESPECIALLY Getzlaf and Perry who has fallen short in producing the Goals we need to achieve Victory..At this stage of 16-17 season, where it's Gutcheck time and All players from Forwards,Defence down to Goaltender must do their Part in having a Winning Streak that can Close there Gap with San Jose and Give this team advantage in Postseason. This Win,Lose,Win,Lose,Win,Lose,OTL....etc is not only Annoying but makes us doubtful down the later games in March and Early April.
I can tell yo many times this team has tested My Patience this season....be it Scoring,Defence and Goaltending. Coaching which we agree is vital to Ducks moving forward has to be embrace some changes in order for Offense to be Jumpstarted. Since Ducks made no major trades cept Minor one to Help San Diego Gulls. I was please Marchant was hired as Assistant coach for the Ducks does not hurt for this team to have a former Stanley Cup Champion help out in improving the Ducks Cause. Where the Ducks will finish it still up in the air....as we look forward we must Hope that's right HOPE...Ducks will and MUST Build the Monetuem for this Month and Next to Get ready for the Postseason.Once it happens then REDEMPTION must begin and it shall for it to happen Consistency at the Finest MUST BE USED well.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Final 18 games remaining for the Ducks comes down to This team having the Motivation,Dedication and Collective Will to Win and to Impose Dominance on our Rivals,Enemies and Opposition. Inconsistency needs to cease to exist...Players ESPECIALLY Getzlaf and Perry who has fallen short in producing the Goals we need to achieve Victory..At this stage of 16-17 season, where it's Gutcheck time and All players from Forwards,Defence down to Goaltender must do their Part in having a Winning Streak that can Close there Gap with San Jose and Give this team advantage in Postseason. This Win,Lose,Win,Lose,Win,Lose,OTL....etc is not only Annoying but makes us doubtful down the later games in March and Early April.
I can tell yo many times this team has tested My Patience this season....be it Scoring,Defence and Goaltending. Coaching which we agree is vital to Ducks moving forward has to be embrace some changes in order for Offense to be Jumpstarted. Since Ducks made no major trades cept Minor one to Help San Diego Gulls. I was please Marchant was hired as Assistant coach for the Ducks does not hurt for this team to have a former Stanley Cup Champion help out in improving the Ducks Cause. Where the Ducks will finish it still up in the air....as we look forward we must Hope that's right HOPE...Ducks will and MUST Build the Monetuem for this Month and Next to Get ready for the Postseason.Once it happens then REDEMPTION must begin and it shall for it to happen Consistency at the Finest MUST BE USED well.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Anaheim Ducks Trade Deadline: Long overdue!
Let's not dwell on the what if's last night, Ducks Loss plain and Simple. What's really a Concern for many is Need for a top 6 Forward aka left Winger to jumpstart our Offense. Won't lie to you all but need to Trade comes down to 2 things we see on this team..1.Inconsistency in Scoring Proves this team needs a Shakeup to Light the Spark within their Souls. 2.Ducks Do not have any Cap Space since signing the Swedish Duo. All of us know the Ducks M.O when it comes to Trade Deadline....They either trade for a Important Depth player ie Brad May....etc in the past years or not trade at All. Sometimes they go with the latter. This year's Deadline comes down to Who will give the Ducks the Players they want in order to strengthen this team moving forward. Ducks Defence Corps is abundant of talent despite it being disappointing this season. Defensive Breakdowns,Lack of Effort and Turnovers on the Blueline has me wondering whether a Trade is necessary to make our team Better. IMHO Ducks need a Forward on the Left Wing.
Collectively Ducks inconsistency in past few months has lead us wondering when a shakeup is needed. Some point to the Players,Coachs while others to Bob Murray himself. Let's be Very open about this team. They have Youth and Experience.....But the Focus is Not there. They may play well at some games to win...But lose in a lackluster and utmost Disgraceful ways. Rumors we hear connecting our Ducks to Teams like Avs,Leafs,Lighting and few others lead me wondering bout who should the Ducks want...........As I read some of these on NHL Rumors this makes me wonder.....THIS should have been DEALT WITH a LONG TIME ago. Why you ask Bout this is simple..Once our Ducks re-signed Rakell and Lindholm to longterm deals. Ducks GM Bob Murray SHOULD have Done a Trade to get help on the Foward Department. Reason being is the fact the Ducks have been sending players Up and down to and from San Diego over the past few weeks. I have nothing against San Diego Gulls or the Players being Reassigned then Called up many times one loses count.
29-18-10 68pts we are in Good Position 2nd Place in NHL Pacific Division But imho Ducks COULD HAVE BEEN Better, which is why I feel this year's Trade Deadline would tell us where our Ducks will go from here and Rumors flying High like Fighter Jets I beleive this team should DEMAND what THEY won't order to make a trade with the Rumored Teams like Toronto,Tampa,Colorado and others in wanting our Young Ducks D within Defence Corps.
Ducks hold the Cards and They know as we do These teams are desperate for Young D and good prospects....Cause whether we Like it or Not one thing is certain There needs to be Change of Leadership at Ducks GM Position No more No less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Collectively Ducks inconsistency in past few months has lead us wondering when a shakeup is needed. Some point to the Players,Coachs while others to Bob Murray himself. Let's be Very open about this team. They have Youth and Experience.....But the Focus is Not there. They may play well at some games to win...But lose in a lackluster and utmost Disgraceful ways. Rumors we hear connecting our Ducks to Teams like Avs,Leafs,Lighting and few others lead me wondering bout who should the Ducks want...........As I read some of these on NHL Rumors this makes me wonder.....THIS should have been DEALT WITH a LONG TIME ago. Why you ask Bout this is simple..Once our Ducks re-signed Rakell and Lindholm to longterm deals. Ducks GM Bob Murray SHOULD have Done a Trade to get help on the Foward Department. Reason being is the fact the Ducks have been sending players Up and down to and from San Diego over the past few weeks. I have nothing against San Diego Gulls or the Players being Reassigned then Called up many times one loses count.
29-18-10 68pts we are in Good Position 2nd Place in NHL Pacific Division But imho Ducks COULD HAVE BEEN Better, which is why I feel this year's Trade Deadline would tell us where our Ducks will go from here and Rumors flying High like Fighter Jets I beleive this team should DEMAND what THEY won't order to make a trade with the Rumored Teams like Toronto,Tampa,Colorado and others in wanting our Young Ducks D within Defence Corps.
Ducks hold the Cards and They know as we do These teams are desperate for Young D and good prospects....Cause whether we Like it or Not one thing is certain There needs to be Change of Leadership at Ducks GM Position No more No less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Friday, January 27, 2017
Case for our Anaheim Ducks Hosting NHL Allstar or Entry Draft event!
I know most of you are looking for NHL AllStar Festival to start Tomorrow, while others just eager for this "Boring" Event to go by fast. Many of you have wondering including myself over the past few years Why our Team that has overcome so much Won the Stanley Cup 10 years ago has not been given the Right to Host a NHL AllStar game or NHL Draft. Personally I feel at this pinnacle moment of time...OUR Ducks who have been in this League for 24 years Deserves IMHO a Right and Privilege to Host NHL AllStar Event and NHL Draft sometime in the Future. What I have seen over the past 8 years which I have attend several Ducks Hockey games Live and Follow this team since Day1. They Deserve to be Recognize for what they have done for the Sport of Hockey and Spreading the Ducks Sphere of Influence.
Accomplishments vary player to player,Edition to Edition of our team for 24 years,since 1993 they have created memories that Many Ducks Fans have loved and low moments we dread. Accolades they have earn is something I feel gives our Ducks creds that gives them right to be a Host for NHL Allstar Game and Draft. 12 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances, 4 NHL West Appearances,4 Straight Pacific Division Titles,2 Western Conference Championships 1 Stanley Cup,Most Points by Expansion Team (71),Tied for most Wins by Expansion Team (33),2 Conn Smythe Trophy Winners,2 Rocket Richard Winners,1 Hart Trophy Winner,2 Time lady Byng Winner,3 Olympic Gold Medalist in Hockey....Etc.
Ducks Fans know this since we have endure alot of stigma relating to the name and Connection to Disney during the early years. But we endure,Tolerated and still stand...For most of us including those in Orange County California Anaheim Ducks Deserve to hold a Event. I personally Believe they have a Right to hold it in Future and NHL Should Understand THIS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Accomplishments vary player to player,Edition to Edition of our team for 24 years,since 1993 they have created memories that Many Ducks Fans have loved and low moments we dread. Accolades they have earn is something I feel gives our Ducks creds that gives them right to be a Host for NHL Allstar Game and Draft. 12 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances, 4 NHL West Appearances,4 Straight Pacific Division Titles,2 Western Conference Championships 1 Stanley Cup,Most Points by Expansion Team (71),Tied for most Wins by Expansion Team (33),2 Conn Smythe Trophy Winners,2 Rocket Richard Winners,1 Hart Trophy Winner,2 Time lady Byng Winner,3 Olympic Gold Medalist in Hockey....Etc.
Ducks Fans know this since we have endure alot of stigma relating to the name and Connection to Disney during the early years. But we endure,Tolerated and still stand...For most of us including those in Orange County California Anaheim Ducks Deserve to hold a Event. I personally Believe they have a Right to hold it in Future and NHL Should Understand THIS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Ducks at 44 games:Surprises and Concerns
With the first half of our Ducks 16-17 season Completed, 2nd Half Beginning on Jan1st. One has to look back what our team has done over the past 3 months till now. With Record of 23-13-8 54pts Thus far in the New Year is imho Pretty Good....It's not Great or Bad nor it's Nor Worst. Ducks who are atop Pacific Division with 2pt lead over San Jose and Rest of our Enemies could have been Better heading into 16-17 Season...Experience is their Asset however Lack of scoring by Getzlaf and Perry,Inconsistencies on Special Teams. Losses due to Defensive Breakdowns and Failing to hold a Lead during Battles against our Enemies has been Problematic....It lead to many wondering if Ducks are "Rebuilding", Personally the one thing that made me impress was Ducks Depth is doing the Scoring. Surprises many are among Ducks Fanbase and to my view is Seeing Kesler and Rakell Leading in Scoring. Both With 17 has lead me to wonder and see Rakell is perhaps heir apparent to Ducks Captaincy in near Future. Kesler has been absolute Boss, Leading in Goals and Points is another Surprise....17 Goals,36 Points leading all Players in those Categories...Raise your hand IF you never though to see Kesler lead all Ducks Players or tied in Goals?.
Another Surprise was Getzlaf and Perry struggling to score Goals. Needless to say it was disappointing to Getzlaf 5 Goals in 37 games,Perry 8 Goals in 44Games...It seems like both are suffering that scoring Drought as if they are suffering from a Common Cold. Whatever is making them not scoring much should not be something to fear. Another surprise that has impress me is Depth players from Odrej Kase to Joseph Cramarossa has made me not only Impress but Happy they have step up to provide Offense needed when 2 of the Ducks Top Guns are on a scoring Drought.
Ability of these players along with Logan Shaw,Stefan Noesen provides a Glimpse of a Bright Future for the Ducks. They also contributed in getting our team where it's at during first 3 months of 16-17 season.
As Much as we look forward Ducks should not lose sight of the inconsistencies that has been plaguing them at from time to time. Let's be clear in regards to our team...Slow Stars is and ALWAYS is nothing new for the Ducks. Winning 3,Losing 1...Then winning 3 and again losing 1 or 2 if you count OT or SOL. is justified concerns we have. Notable losses is losing to Rivals,Enemies and Teams we can beat if the are within Pacific Division or NHL West. Regardless of NHL Stats having our PowerPlay at Top Ten and PK in Top 20. Need is many of want them to be Focus...Singleminded Dedicated to Winning by setting up a Winning Streak MORE then 3 games or Longer can give them a edge to secure the Top Spot Permanent but Hopefully give the Ducks advantage once the Postseason is around.
IF our Ducks can do that,Then need will be Greater for them to be Consistent in every game they play...each Rival they face. We could see Resurgence that I am hopeful can correct any Flaws that has be a thorn within the Ranks of the Ducks. For now Let us HOPE they can Strive to Not only being the Best but Restore Honor of the Ducks D. I am Confident yet Hope we see Ducks Rise once again due in part that this season Marks 10 Years Since the Ducks won the Stanley Cup...For me Personally it was something special That will be cover in the next Post at a Later Concern.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Another Surprise was Getzlaf and Perry struggling to score Goals. Needless to say it was disappointing to Getzlaf 5 Goals in 37 games,Perry 8 Goals in 44Games...It seems like both are suffering that scoring Drought as if they are suffering from a Common Cold. Whatever is making them not scoring much should not be something to fear. Another surprise that has impress me is Depth players from Odrej Kase to Joseph Cramarossa has made me not only Impress but Happy they have step up to provide Offense needed when 2 of the Ducks Top Guns are on a scoring Drought.
Ability of these players along with Logan Shaw,Stefan Noesen provides a Glimpse of a Bright Future for the Ducks. They also contributed in getting our team where it's at during first 3 months of 16-17 season.
As Much as we look forward Ducks should not lose sight of the inconsistencies that has been plaguing them at from time to time. Let's be clear in regards to our team...Slow Stars is and ALWAYS is nothing new for the Ducks. Winning 3,Losing 1...Then winning 3 and again losing 1 or 2 if you count OT or SOL. is justified concerns we have. Notable losses is losing to Rivals,Enemies and Teams we can beat if the are within Pacific Division or NHL West. Regardless of NHL Stats having our PowerPlay at Top Ten and PK in Top 20. Need is many of want them to be Focus...Singleminded Dedicated to Winning by setting up a Winning Streak MORE then 3 games or Longer can give them a edge to secure the Top Spot Permanent but Hopefully give the Ducks advantage once the Postseason is around.
IF our Ducks can do that,Then need will be Greater for them to be Consistent in every game they play...each Rival they face. We could see Resurgence that I am hopeful can correct any Flaws that has be a thorn within the Ranks of the Ducks. For now Let us HOPE they can Strive to Not only being the Best but Restore Honor of the Ducks D. I am Confident yet Hope we see Ducks Rise once again due in part that this season Marks 10 Years Since the Ducks won the Stanley Cup...For me Personally it was something special That will be cover in the next Post at a Later Concern.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Anaheim Ducks:2016 Year in Review...HAPPY NEW YEAR
With the Final Game concluded with a Ducks OT Loss, It leaves many of us with Reflection of this year. Ducks began 2016 by overcoming adversity when they were ranked 29th in the League and by end of 15-16 Claimed a Fourth straight Pacific Division Title. However as Much as we celebrated Ducks Latest Perseverance...They fell short by losing a Game 7 for 4th Straight Year. It was tough, Demoralizing and Devastating many including myself hope it would not happen But it did. Others personally Feel Ducks lack Killer Instinct or accountability....One thing that many of us know well First Round Loss to Nashville in Game 7 was the Toughest to endure in recent History.Worst was Ducks not saluting Ducks Fans that have come to see them Play...I have mixed views on that...I believe they should've salute Ducks Fans it's a respect thing...Not doing it send a wrong message. On other Hand Ducks Not saluting was in part they felt they had the momentum but lack the effort to execute Winning Strategy and impose their will for 4th straight Year.
Loss result in many changes well few. Core Group of Getzlaf,Perry,Fowler,Kesler and few others remain. Surprising though Ducks did not choose to sign Perron,McGinn or Stewart....to Be Honest It would have been vital Ducks have kept Perron or McGinn Losing those 2 lead to many among Ducks Nation and the Fanbase to whether a Trade for a Left Winger is needed to spread out Offense and Spark it. Loss to Nashville was last Straw for the Ducks who via Bob Murray Fired Bruce Bouderau weeks after Ducks fail to Win a Game 7. I can't blame the team for doing what they did Accountability must be held and Coach was first to go.
Coaching vacancy left many to wonder who will succeed and be Ducks 9th Coach...names ranging from Former Duck Travis Green to Former Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle have many hoping and eager Ducks to hire a Coach to snap out of Playoff Funk and restore Honor to the Ducks Name. Ducks GM Bob Murray decided from what OCregister has stated as he talk to Getzlaf,Perry and Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne need to hold people accountable. It was Very Shocking let alone a Big Surprise Ducks Re-hire Randy Carlyle to succeed his Successor....This mark a First time Ducks have hired a Former Coach to lead the team back to Greatness. Ducks Fans including myself had mixed blessings having RC Back. Many critics of RC felt his Old School tactics and methods were out of touch for todays NHL, which is young Mans league and the need for speed is vital to winning a Game. Others felt a familar hand was needed to guide the Ducks in hoping to regain Honor lost during 4 years of Game 7 heartbreaks. Eitherway all of Ducks Fans including myself will tolerate it as did many changes that were polarizing.
Carlyle's return was not only change Ducks did to ensure a repeat of What happen last season happen before...However the arrival of Vegas to the NHL hung like a cloud of the Ducks Head...They know that keeping 2 Goalies they might have to protect one and lost another to Expansion Draft..Without a doubt Ducks Choose to Trade Frederick Andersen to Toronto for Picks. Leaving John Gibson Opportunity to Claim No1 Ducks Goaltender Spot. To Help him Develop Ducks AGAIN Trade for Johnathan Bernier from.........You guess it Toronto.
Reactions from Ducks fans were 50/50. Many few John Gibson was not Ready and should not been given the Ducks No1 Spot..Some feel Gibson SHOULD be the One traded in order to get a Player of value in return. Others see Gibson as Ready and able to assume the role and leave his mark for the Ducks. As I say before This season and his New Role is his to lose. Let's Forget Ducks Signing Antoninne Vermette and the Swedish Duo of Lindholm and Rakell's long dragging Contract talks. As follow here are the top 5 Moments Ducks had went through in 2016.
1.Bruce Bouderau Fired/Ducks Rehiring Randy Carlyle
2.Ducks Traded Fredrick Andersen to Toronto Maple Leafs for 1st Round Draft Picks
3.Ducks Sign Antonie Vermette to 2 year Deal.
4.John Gibson is given Chance Prove himself for 16-17 Season.
5.Ducks Won 4th Straight Pacific Division Title after Perservaing from disasterous first Half of NHL Season 15-16.
2017 will be symbolic year for our Ducks...it may be a year we see"meh" but it will mark 10 years ago Ducks Won the Stanley Cup....to me and to all 2017 will mark 10 years after we celeberate "The Year of the Duck". As we gather and look back and hope for the Future i say to you all from one Ducks Fan to another...HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOD BLESS all...LET'S GO DUCKS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Loss result in many changes well few. Core Group of Getzlaf,Perry,Fowler,Kesler and few others remain. Surprising though Ducks did not choose to sign Perron,McGinn or Stewart....to Be Honest It would have been vital Ducks have kept Perron or McGinn Losing those 2 lead to many among Ducks Nation and the Fanbase to whether a Trade for a Left Winger is needed to spread out Offense and Spark it. Loss to Nashville was last Straw for the Ducks who via Bob Murray Fired Bruce Bouderau weeks after Ducks fail to Win a Game 7. I can't blame the team for doing what they did Accountability must be held and Coach was first to go.
Coaching vacancy left many to wonder who will succeed and be Ducks 9th Coach...names ranging from Former Duck Travis Green to Former Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle have many hoping and eager Ducks to hire a Coach to snap out of Playoff Funk and restore Honor to the Ducks Name. Ducks GM Bob Murray decided from what OCregister has stated as he talk to Getzlaf,Perry and Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne need to hold people accountable. It was Very Shocking let alone a Big Surprise Ducks Re-hire Randy Carlyle to succeed his Successor....This mark a First time Ducks have hired a Former Coach to lead the team back to Greatness. Ducks Fans including myself had mixed blessings having RC Back. Many critics of RC felt his Old School tactics and methods were out of touch for todays NHL, which is young Mans league and the need for speed is vital to winning a Game. Others felt a familar hand was needed to guide the Ducks in hoping to regain Honor lost during 4 years of Game 7 heartbreaks. Eitherway all of Ducks Fans including myself will tolerate it as did many changes that were polarizing.
Carlyle's return was not only change Ducks did to ensure a repeat of What happen last season happen before...However the arrival of Vegas to the NHL hung like a cloud of the Ducks Head...They know that keeping 2 Goalies they might have to protect one and lost another to Expansion Draft..Without a doubt Ducks Choose to Trade Frederick Andersen to Toronto for Picks. Leaving John Gibson Opportunity to Claim No1 Ducks Goaltender Spot. To Help him Develop Ducks AGAIN Trade for Johnathan Bernier from.........You guess it Toronto.
Reactions from Ducks fans were 50/50. Many few John Gibson was not Ready and should not been given the Ducks No1 Spot..Some feel Gibson SHOULD be the One traded in order to get a Player of value in return. Others see Gibson as Ready and able to assume the role and leave his mark for the Ducks. As I say before This season and his New Role is his to lose. Let's Forget Ducks Signing Antoninne Vermette and the Swedish Duo of Lindholm and Rakell's long dragging Contract talks. As follow here are the top 5 Moments Ducks had went through in 2016.
1.Bruce Bouderau Fired/Ducks Rehiring Randy Carlyle
2.Ducks Traded Fredrick Andersen to Toronto Maple Leafs for 1st Round Draft Picks
3.Ducks Sign Antonie Vermette to 2 year Deal.
4.John Gibson is given Chance Prove himself for 16-17 Season.
5.Ducks Won 4th Straight Pacific Division Title after Perservaing from disasterous first Half of NHL Season 15-16.
2017 will be symbolic year for our Ducks...it may be a year we see"meh" but it will mark 10 years ago Ducks Won the Stanley Cup....to me and to all 2017 will mark 10 years after we celeberate "The Year of the Duck". As we gather and look back and hope for the Future i say to you all from one Ducks Fan to another...HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOD BLESS all...LET'S GO DUCKS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Anaheim Ducks at 33 Games,17-12-5 39pts:My Likes and Concerns
Hello again it's the One and only Ducks Fan Zealot...Just wanna say it's great to be back Posting my Blog. Most of you wonder why I was gone so long...or even Cared. A Situation arose about a Month which lead me to cancel my Trip to see the Ducks This year,it's something I will not get into due in part cause its personal to me and I don't think most of you would understand.
Anyways Back to the Ducks in General. 2 Months has past and at 33 games our Team is at 17-12-5 39pts. No surprise this team has been inconsistent Slow starts has been Ducks M.O since their Founding. I am pleased very well with Cam Fowler's Performance, his Stats 9 Goals 13Assists 22pts this Campaign has made me Glad we did not trade Him once Lindholm and Rakell signed on the Dotted line. Another Positive that I am pleased with is surprise Rise of Joseph Cramarossa,Ondrej Kase and few others have made me very Happy with the Players at this moment of the season. There was a Trade......a Minor one that saw Sgarbossa traded to Florida for Logan Shaw. Personally Happy Ducks got a Player Who i watch was a decent 3rd liner who could grind it out...Plus i Did mention he is Nova Scotia ;). However I am abit concern with lack of effort and miscues I see...Notably from our Defence Corps and the fact in 2nd Period once was the Ducks Strength in imposing their will,now it seems they are lacking that killer intense that they had last season...some of the Losses they endure be it 8-3 to Calgary,Losing to Detroit 6-4 after a 3-1 Lead makes us Concern and frustrating. Many of us including myself seek answers and point fingers.
I cannot blame most of you for Ducks having Randy Carlyle back at the Helm...His 2nd Tour of Duty with our team has been....So-So at best. Goaltending situation is debatable... Ducks Trading Freddie Andersen leaving John Gibson to earn a Number 1 Spot has many Ask and I will not disagree whether Gibson is READY to inherit the Role. Others believe Bernier should given the Spot due to his Experience. Worries me sometimes on Inconsistencies that has been plaguing the Ducks. Yet I am optimistic at the Ducks regaining some Ground Once they reach the Halfway mark in 16-17 Season....If Ducks History tells us it's majority of the seasons and years they have battle they have earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs and prove people,Naysayers,Doubters and Hockey Pundits Wrong.
Whether Ducks can overcome Inconsistencies and set things right by going on a Winning streak of more then 3 GAMES...Remain to be Seen. One thing I am firm Believer is HONOR demands and request Ducks must set things right in the New Years.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Anyways Back to the Ducks in General. 2 Months has past and at 33 games our Team is at 17-12-5 39pts. No surprise this team has been inconsistent Slow starts has been Ducks M.O since their Founding. I am pleased very well with Cam Fowler's Performance, his Stats 9 Goals 13Assists 22pts this Campaign has made me Glad we did not trade Him once Lindholm and Rakell signed on the Dotted line. Another Positive that I am pleased with is surprise Rise of Joseph Cramarossa,Ondrej Kase and few others have made me very Happy with the Players at this moment of the season. There was a Trade......a Minor one that saw Sgarbossa traded to Florida for Logan Shaw. Personally Happy Ducks got a Player Who i watch was a decent 3rd liner who could grind it out...Plus i Did mention he is Nova Scotia ;). However I am abit concern with lack of effort and miscues I see...Notably from our Defence Corps and the fact in 2nd Period once was the Ducks Strength in imposing their will,now it seems they are lacking that killer intense that they had last season...some of the Losses they endure be it 8-3 to Calgary,Losing to Detroit 6-4 after a 3-1 Lead makes us Concern and frustrating. Many of us including myself seek answers and point fingers.
I cannot blame most of you for Ducks having Randy Carlyle back at the Helm...His 2nd Tour of Duty with our team has been....So-So at best. Goaltending situation is debatable... Ducks Trading Freddie Andersen leaving John Gibson to earn a Number 1 Spot has many Ask and I will not disagree whether Gibson is READY to inherit the Role. Others believe Bernier should given the Spot due to his Experience. Worries me sometimes on Inconsistencies that has been plaguing the Ducks. Yet I am optimistic at the Ducks regaining some Ground Once they reach the Halfway mark in 16-17 Season....If Ducks History tells us it's majority of the seasons and years they have battle they have earn a spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs and prove people,Naysayers,Doubters and Hockey Pundits Wrong.
Whether Ducks can overcome Inconsistencies and set things right by going on a Winning streak of more then 3 GAMES...Remain to be Seen. One thing I am firm Believer is HONOR demands and request Ducks must set things right in the New Years.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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