1st half Struggle and My Thoughs

Inconsistencies.......a Word that sums up the Ducks Struggles and questions on why this team is underachieving. Many of us including myself wonder what is going on..."Why our team is in a Funk". So many Questions we ask each other on Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and face to face at the Ponda. For those who follow this team since Day 1 we have seen it before a Road with Bumps and turns,ups and downs. YES we express our Anger,Our Frustrations and disappointments on why this team is where they are Now. I am no expert nor someone who reads minds....but blame needs to go around no matter where it is. Be it Players,Coaches or Front Office. It's Duty of those who wore the Ducks D and those who select,Draft,Pick and Sign the players that can bring a Winning Product on the Ice for Ducks Fans to Cheer and City to be Proud of with A Smile and Hope. These past Months we are in despair........But I ask this to all Ducks Fans who remember and know History well. Staying the Course does not mean the End. Or giving up on the team and season. Nothing is easy and Ducks took 14 years to Win their First Stanley Cup,10 years to reach their First Stanley Cup Final and 4 to earn a First Stanley Cup Playoff Spot. Why I brought this up is simple.......Nothing was nor the end, did we give up on DUCKS Pursuing their First Stanley Cup or achieving Glory as a Whole in the Hockey World. My Answer is no for Perseverance has been the Ducks Strength for they endure. How we do this is simple...Trades that are strategic,Signings for Player who fit well into the Ducks Cause and System of Hockey. There are No answers to why they are where they are....One thing is certain and sure. IF this reminds us of Ducks 1st half being struggles then we must expect 2nd Half where THEY MUST GO all out from here till Regular Season Finale. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Message to Ducks Fans:Always Beleive

I Can't blame you for your Concerns and worries....I understand and know that all Ducks fans including our team has a Right to be concern with Lack of Offense and underperformance is something many is getting use to it. We expect more from the Ducks,It's players be it Forwards to Defense and Goaltending. Yet still we see inconsistencies. many of us can agree to disagree on what path the Ducks Take be it Trades,Firing Bruce Almighty or staying the Course. As we debate where the Ducks will finish, I Believe as some of you do this team will Turn it around. If History tells as all Ducks fans from Coast to Coast....Be it Orange County California to Canada,Finland,Sweden and elsewhere. We CANNOT give in to Despair we KNOW what this team is capable of. Experience,Talent and Skill should Result in our Ducks near or at the Top of Standings of Pacific Division or NHL West. Everytime I look at the Standings I ask myself this "What is wrong with this team". It's many times I ask myself since I came back from attending 3 games Live in October at the Ponda. We cannot Lose Sight Ducks have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs when they are in a Slow Start. Neither should we give up when this team needs not only Support but rely on each other NOT few to Get this team back into the Fight. It's unsettling to see the Ducks deadlast in Pacific Division and Western Conference. BUT we must not give up. IT'S NOT DEFEAT and the Ducks have 2 months to turn this season around.....Whatever Happens we know Ducks can win the Stanley Cup. It's not matter of how....But When!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Thoughs on the Ducks:After 28 games

been awhile since I posted last time wrote it was our Ducks being in a Slow-Start situation that something some forgot it was typical of season past and years prior. That being slow start Ducks endure which lead to us doubting them and of course panic in some Ducks fans within Ducks Nation. 2 months have past since Ducks went 1-7-2 talk of despair has now turn to hope which I am not surprise. I must admit seeing them lose twice which I attend had me in Doubt.......But i find perspective in knowing our Anaheim Ducks endure several slow starts before only to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and go deep in Post season. 11-12-5 27pts has proven to many Resilience is part of the Ducks DNA, it did not show but it resurface at the right time. Striking distance for the Ducks to gain a foothold in Stanley Cup Playoffs at this moment is 1pt. As Much we can be satisfied with improve performance from John Gibson contributing in giving this team a edge in Wins to Current Ducks be it Nate Thompson returning from Injury. I think what was lost in Ducks Fans expectations i hopes of repeat performance of strong starts in October that lead to 3 straight Pacific Division Titles from 2013-2015......It can be debated whether it lead to knee jerk reactions of who Ducks should trade or fire. But I must say this clearly with a open mind that All Ducks Fans should Not be surprise by the Team's Resiliency. Over the past years When Ducks where not at their best they slowly turn the corner. From Stellar Goaltending to timely Goals which give them Wins that were not meant for them. I believe deep down in All Ducks fans including myself there was a glimmer of hope and knowledge that we know in our Hearts this team would Persevere. Look at the Wins and effort we display against Pittsburgh,San Jose,Vancouver and few others. Team is coming together,Depth is starting to Click and Gibson once again shows why he is FUTURE Number 1 Goalie for the Ducks...All in All Ducks overcame and is where they are now afte 28 games. To say the Ducks are the worst and very weak is absolute Understatement. To me they under perform in October which is justified in stating a Honest Fact. As we await the Ducks to conclude their 6 game homestand finale Friday. Let's Ponder of how this team turn the corner by closing gap to 1pt out of 7th and 8th spot in NHL West. There is alot of HOPE and many possibilities for now. Ducks will be hopefully ready to set the tone for not only final home game before East Roadtrip but be ready to UNLEASH a MIGHTY FURY on the next 7 games. Ducks Hockey is what we love and we know our team can be the BEST in the Hockey World :). DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks at 2-7-2:Slow Starts happen Before!

I am not going to lie nor sugarcoat where our Ducks are now at the early point of 15-16 season. Frustration,Disappointment and at times surprise is what we feel including myself when seeing the Ducks Struggle in October. This team lost ground in a Big way let alone several of the Big Guns did not score any goals in first 10 games of Ducks 15-16 Campaign. Seeing the team not scoring any goals was mindboggling yet frustrating when I saw them live for 3 games at Ponda in October......Don't know how I feel, you can bet I was not happy nor impress with The Ducks not only scoring any goals but getting shutout in back to back games which was Blow to moral of our team and Ducks Fans everywhere. I can honestly feel how Ducks Fans felt during the loss against Phx and the Avs. Not good Feeling and demoralizing if you can know what some Ducks Fans who were sitting with me call the team "San Diego" in Sarcastic Tone. But there was something that made me think bout slow start Ducks have endure this year. For all that has happen in October first 11 games made me think back to Previous seasons.........before Ducks were Rising in 2003 and 2007 before they shocked the Hockey World few times. Struggle Ducks have at their moment is Reminder nothing is easy and that Struggles have been part of our History before. Sure We were blessed with 3 straight strong Starts. We cannot dwell on misery of Ducks having to lose ground or take our frustration out on this team. We must always remember Ducks endure as we Ducks fans have be through slow starts before.....Season is still young IF the Ducks can regain lost Ground and honor in the next few Months then we would look at October as Nothing more then a Hiccup. For Next 15 games it won't be easy and We know as our Ducks Do nothing is easy for Perseverance is Essential and Vital ot overcome Any Adversary. Like Life itself one Must Fight hard and Work HARD FOR ALL THAT Is Worth. Ducks I believe will do Just Find for Unity is their Strength no more no less. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

T-Minus 1 Day till Ducks Hockey:Season Opener

So it Begins tommorow night, after months of waiting,days of talking bout "What IF'S to seeing the Players our Ducks have acquired for and signed in the Offseason has our Hopes up and our Goals being a real as Brightness of the Sun. "Gathering of the Ducks" aka Training Camp has concluded with the Ducks 22nd Edition assembled and ready for the Quest for the Stanley Cup. Path we see is clear it will be tough yet Hard as we know nothing is easy to earn the Right to Hoist Hockey's Holy Grail and become Immortal in the Hockey world yet again. News I hear from and read on Ducks Message Board is Good,Positive and Hope is everywhere from Ducks Message Board to Facebook,Twitter and Instagram. Even Ducks Fans outside of Orange County California and North America and Looking ahead in what is Important season. Arrival of Haeglin,Stewart,Bieska and others give the Team not only a deep one but strengthen the Depth everywhere including Left Wing for the first time as I remember. But we must not take it for granted or assume this season is a forgone Conclusion. The Hockey News may have Predicated the Ducks to win it all yet we must take it with a grain of salt since Prediction do not come true..........Cept 8 years ago when yours truly and I think others had a "Wait and see" Approach that year plus it was first time I made Trip to see the Ducks in person. Looking at Ducks Roster I am very pleased and Happy with the Players they put together on the team. from Hagelin and Knudobin being name to the Ducks 2015-16 opening season Roster to young Guns Chris Wagner and Josh Mansonn earning their spot through Hard Work and Dedication. Mix of youth and Experience as I see the names is apparent and clear as Day right in front of us. We know and we can agree "Good is not close enough" is not only their New Mantra But I see it as a RALLYING Cry for the Ducks and all DUCKS FANS THROUGHOUT THE HOCKEY WORLD and everywhere. Too Long we have endure 3 Game 7 Losses that it dwells abit on our Mind. Like a sickeness it must cured. Yet in order to this Ducks must BREAK it with Collective Will that must KNOW NO FEAR and have faith in each other. First as Ducks 22nd Campaign we must hit the ground Running by MAKING example of San Jose....MAKE THEM INTO Sushi and CARVE A PATH THAT LEAVES NOTHING BUT Teams being afraid of us to play and Battle against each Night. 15-16 Season also marks historic First in Ducks Farm team establish in San Diego. Talks of having a farm team close to Home in SoCal has been talk about for last decade. Truly I am thrilled like all Ducks Fans that Ducks not only move the Farm team close to Home but Founded the San Diego Gulls in honor of previous Gulls team prior years before. Ducks Sphere of Influence expanding to San Diego imho will increase Hockey beyond Orange County but also expand FanBase that will encompass both Orange County and San Diego County. To me it's a Big Boost and Great Thing for the Ducks and kudos to Henry and Susan Samueli on bringing Hockey Back to a City with Great History. Gulls Uni and Logo has some symbolism from the lettering to Ducks Shoulder Patch on the Gulls Uni. What excits is knowing the team will will keep a close eye on Gibson,Ritchie and other Ducks Prospects who will get some seasoning while being monitor by Ducks Front Office. Gone are now the days where the Ducks had to form alliances with East Coast Teams in order to develop their Prospects.....There was one time Ducks had no farm team which hinder that progress for a short time. As we Count Down I am looking at Ducks SMASHING THROUGH our enemies and Rivals as well as Gulls in establishing their Mark and Setting the Tone for this Hockey Season. As for Ducks Players we should keep an eye on John Gibson,Nic Ritchie and others who symbolic represent Ducks Greatness for Years to come. For now What I forward is Ducks to be UNLEASHED WITH VENGEANCE. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks 2015-2016 Season:My Thoughs and Hopes

"It's the most wonderful time of the year". More likely it's new beginnings and Start for our Ducks in the coming days we will see 22nd Edition of Anaheim Ducks assembled and Ready to Bring Glory to not only City of Anaheim and Orange County but Ducks Fans worldwide from Canada,USA,Finland and Russia to Sweden and beyond. New Players,New Assistant Coach and new mantra "Good is not Close enough" signals the Ducks are not done nor forget shortcomings of the previous Post season. Losing Game 7 3 years a row weights heavy in our minds.....but from reading from those on Ducks Message Board it has strengthen the Resolve and hasn't dampen the Mood of many Ducks Fans from Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and Instagram who knows the Ducks Can do better. It stings abit but not alot as it did months ago. What I look forward is the Ducks as they always do in season prior under Bruce "Almighty" Boudreau path must be paved with RUTHLESS Fury and Relentless Aggression that leaves alll 29 teams be it our Enemies and Rivals shaking in the skates and Fans in awe of our team as they "RISE AGAIN" to meet the Challenge that awaits them. I Hope in my heart and Soul the Ducks will not only Dominate but snap the Game 7 funk that ails them in Stanley Cup Playoffs. What lay ahead for this team is Expectations that are set for them. 3 straight Pacific Division Titles is good...not Close enough in achieving the Goal that inspire us all 8 years ago. Make no mistake as we ponder how and where the Ducks will Finish in their 22nd season. As the Roster Cuts have been made and Ducks slowly after "The Gathering" we know our team is the not only good.......BUT the Best in Hockey World. All it needs is Collective Will and the Dedication to GREATNESS is and has been that FACTOR that Drives us all. Are WE NOT SATISFIED with results of the last 3 years?. I SAY NO I say never. Players I see I like and what Bob has done was necessary in order to embolden the Ducks and Drive home the Pure Message. Anything SHORT then Winning the Stanley Cup is a Failure....Too words that I always say and that is "NEVER AGAIN". As I countdown the Days to Ducks Quest for the Stanley Cup....I also look forward to going to see My Friends who I never take for granted their friendship. I know a week is merely short to them But I always it each day as well as sightseeing Orange County. I do not know why I always comeback. That is left for another Tale to be Told. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

June 6th 2007 "Day of Great Victory":8 years Later

Memories last forever and tomorrow we mark a day that is symbolic to us all. Anaheim Ducks won their 1st Stanley Cup on that day...6-2 over Ottawa winning the Series 4-1, We all remember where we are from when Puck Drop to Buzzer sound. Whether you be there in your seat at the Ponda aka Honda Centre Live in your seat when Ducks Became Champions and FIRST California Based team to achieve that feat to those around the world watching it at home,Keeping Score or listening Internet Radio. We all knew where we were when Ducks Won Hockey's Biggest Prize on a the day I coined "Day of Great Victory" on Ducks Message Board. For me watching that game that night meant alot to me as a Diehard Ducks Fan. When Scott Niedermayer hoisted the Stanley Cup tears of joy,Happiness and vindication came over me. Screaming "Anaheim Ducks 4ever" while I run through My house I felt on top of the world....I though of My life long friends who I made that day. from those I met in person and those I connected on Facebook It made me realize that moment we all change from the team to All Ducks Fans as whole we realize the sky is not only the limit but there are endless possibilities from Free agents many Ducks fans hope for to Prospects Ducks could Draft. Amazing that it seems as if That Stanley Cup Victory was yesterday often I smile at the Pics of Giguere holding his Baby skating on ice to Teemu Holding the Stanley Cup over his head. Roar of the Crowd counting down it was like Thunder of Energy knowing full well that we became the Top Dog of Hockey World. Reflecting and remembering that moment reminds me best is yet to come. As many of us deal with the sting of 3rd Straight Game 7 loss at Home for the Ducks. Let's remember clearly and openly in our hearts and Minds with each adversity Ducks face no matter Win or Lose,adepting to Injuries that plague them or any funk our Ducks with overcome it. People say Ducks should focus on being like other teams for Success in Copying them. I say to you THIS for all who is ready *Points to the Ducks 2007 Stanley Cup Banner" THAT should be our GOLD STANDARD. Tomorrow I ask all Ducks Fans to wear Orange and Proud and always Remember and be Inspire that our Ducks made history 8 years ago and they can it again!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck