Youth and Experince

Whether we wait for decisions of a Ducks Legend or the Captain, or wait to see who will be part of Next Generation of Ducks. Nothing exciting then seeing Ducks regroup and focus on future. Success can be achieve if Youth and Experience are part of a greater whole there is no doubt Veterans who have experience within Ducks shall lead and push forward toward finishing what was started by out team. 3 years Ago they did that, before it was a struggle to earn Honor,Respect and Eternal Glory. Now amidst specs,rumors and of course gossip there is one question that seems to appear......how will this Edition of Ducks in 10-11 look like?.

Many Questions will be answer next week hopefully it will fall into place better yet see future be brighter then a Eternal Flame of Ducks Fighting Spirit. As i always have said Ducks advantage is their "Strength in Numbers" few times here so far it has not panned out but i do believe at D-Day in LA they will strengthen it at Depth by either taking best player possible or shoring up positions separatily be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending. When a team has youth it must have direction to be focus on achieving the motto and objective it hand. Ducks have the youths within their system ready to take over for years to come. Guys like Mitera,Gardiner,Brandon McMillan,Peter Holland,Logan MacMillan,Timo Pielmier and others must have guidance to improve their game and one day suite up to contribute to Ducks.

Which leaves Experience like Teemu and Nieds both bring alot to table and their years battling has been one that left their legacy to Ducks and Ducksfans it's these two amidst their age knows what it takes to Win and overcome Adversity.......Reason for these two along with Marchant and few others is preparing Next Generation of Ducks to inherit Role and accept Mantle of Ducks Nation!. Also having this mixture allows our team to have balance attack that can give Ducks adaptability and depth something i admit They did not Have during 09-10. When it comes down Decisions of Two players it may affect where our team decides to pursue come Training Camp, for this summer Ducks know that it's Unacceptable to have a slow start and with Hunger,desire and determination Ducks will RISE AGAIN!.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Memory never Dies cause Greatness never Fades.

It seems like yesterday as if it was not that long ago, many times since that day i look back and feel joy in seeing our Ducks not only won the Stanley Cup but raise it to the heavens of the Hockey world. Screaming at the top of my lungs hearing the buzzer sound was something i never forget....every moment from the puck drop to the clock struck zero was something not only myself but all of us remember deeply. If words describe event happen 3 years ago it was glorious for many in Ducks Nation for it was moment that our team in OUR house turn the page, opening a new chapter and era in Ducks History. Since Day1 we endure so much from the insults and mockery of trolls to Self-Denial naysayers who still won't admit Ducks success. Symbolic Victory was important to us we become Ducks Nation....Ducks winning the holy grail that is Stanley Cup was a completion of many battles from going against all odds to overcoming adversity

3 Year anniversary of Ducks Winning Stanley Cup is a positive moment we cherish and yet it marks Ducks fanbase growing and changing as a whole. We become wiser and expect more from our Ducks, as we look back we should never forget the moment that stood tall for many within Ducks and Ducksfans alike...honoring that memory strong in our hearts,Minds,Body and soul we were Ducks Stanley Cup hats,T-shirts or watch the DVD remembering how our team got to be were they are.I Follow this team as you all do in Orange County and other parts of world it's truly symbolic when Banner was shown and Ducks crowded together in sheer joy and relieve. Knowing their hardwork and struggles over the years paid off it was amazing, honoring the memory over this Great moment in Ducks Stanley Cup Victory......We must move on.

Knowing well our team suffer a setback must regroup,bounce back in a big way. Decision to Traded Pronger was necessary considering Ducks may not afford to keep him around as for Scott and Teemu hopefully their routine ends quickly asap. Yet some of us seem to be taking our team for granted in what our team has accomplished. Ducks are imho a great non-traditional hockey market in NHL.....I am not saying out of ignorance or out of overzealous passion. I am saying this cause all most of us got to do including Ducksfans is look at Team History....it tells our team is Unique,Different and for 18 years faced adversity since their Founding. Team Name,Colors even Jerseys were unconventional and it was break from tradition 18 years ago. Sure it was funny name but it STUCK with us....But as long as many including those who witness "Day of Great Victory" Memory we share will remain strong for Decades to come....in Doing so for Future Ducks coming up within system they must Honor the 13th Edition of team by fulfilling promise of not faltering it can be done and Ducks will RISE once more. Memory never Dies cause Greatness never Fades.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Candiates for 2010 NHL Draft

24 Days away from NHL Draft questions remain on what our Ducks will do at Draft Day. This even held in LA...unfortunately will is a big event for not only Ducksfans but Hockey fans around the world. Draft begin held in Ducks backyard in Southern California is something i know many local Ducksfans look forward to. Since it's in enemy Terortiry. But the main thing for many within Ducks Nation who will our Ducks Pick?,will They Trade? or stand pat. Candidates are plenty this year's crop of prospects there are three that standout what i feel could be possible choice for Ducks to pick this year come June25th NHL Draft. These Three has been mention by Ducksfans i know on Ducks Message Board.

1.Nino Niederreiter: Not only being Sbisa's teammate with the Winterhawks but his presence during the 2010 World Juniors earn him tournament All-star leading all players with 10pts(6goals-4assists).
2.Derek Forbort:Since Defence will be Ducks number1 priority due to departure of Prongs it's important to Draft a D-man with Size. 6-5 playing for USA U-18 in USHL 5goals 15assists 20pts in two years it's said that he is strong in his offensive instincts as his coach Kurt Kleindorst qouted "He is strong on both sides of the puck,Offensive Instincts are what really jump out .
3.Emerson Etem: What would be a great way then have a local Socal Kid drafted by Anaheim Ducks....not only would it be fit for Etem IF Ducks pick him but it would be a great way to showcase and have a local kid be drafted by a NHL team in Southern Califorina Region. His stats 37Goals 28assists 65pts great work ethic as his coach WillieDesjardins has qouted in scouting report “Emerson is a great skater who opens up the ice real well. He is a real professional already".

These three maybe imho Ducks likely choice to pick come D-Day likewise others within Ducks Nation have different views on how our team must pick in order to improve on a certain weakness to become a key strength. One aspect of Draft never changes for Ducks is picking players who will strengthen Depth be it Forwards,Defence or Goaltending.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

What it means to be Ducksfan

Alot of people can express their loyality to the team in many different ways. some never miss a game,Others choose to record accomplishments of the team and Players in generals. Read any related Article involving Ducks to listening via radio online. There are times i feel some are taking their devotion to the Ducks for granted. I don't care what people say bout our team and us as fans of this great sport. To be a Ducksfan is to stay with this team is seeing not only history but moments that last a lifetime. Be it the Stanley Cup Championship 3 years ago or the First Playoff berth and First Stanley Cup Finals appearance. We should never EVER let anyone tell us who we are and what this team can do.

Watching a Game,Draft and hearing news of Ducks signing a important player is something that brings Ducks Pride to many be it Orange County to all the way to Nova Scotia and Finland. Ducksfans like Anaheim Ducks itself ar Unique in their own way.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Passion of the Ducks

Here I am as Ducks fan Hardcore,Die-hard to the bone.....if One thing that makes me what i am is knowing my deep beleif in the team i follow as child. Knowing each moment is history in making. Be it Good or bad,ugly through thick and thin sometimes it's knowing Ducks as a whole will come out on top or Battle to he Bitter end. Always even though this team came short i truly in my heart beleive better Days are ahead. Yet those new to Duck Cause do not know what it means to feel the backlash and negativitly of being one who follows this unique team and a Unique Place such as Orange County. Often it borders on a strong zeal sometimes fanatic, but i never ever will let anyone or ANYTHING bring me down or my passion for Ducks.

Yes i have at times bring alot of passion on Ducks Message Board, too much but it never stops me from speaking what is on my mind and what i feel. No Apolgois express my zeal yet it annoys others, one thing is certain is seeing a team mock by many during first few years go from sucessful Expanison team to One of greatness. Knowing full well what is acceptable and what is not. I definitly will not back down and i will Post what i feel is right nothing more nothing less. If some Know-it-alls call me out i can tell them to Go to HELL. But it's always important to know Ducksfans are everywhere from Die-hards like me Newbies we are Community that we agree to disagree no more no less.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Ducks Future and beyond

Memorial Cup This week marks pinnacle of what is Future of Hockey,NHL and More. What is notice could be one of the Ducks Prospects Nicolas Deschamps may have a chance to play in the game. Of course many of us know Logan MacMillan's tenure during last year's MemCup tourney with Oceanic. Prospects within Ducks system, Timo Pielmeier,Peter Holland,Jake Gardiner,Josh Brittian,Logan MacMillan,Mark Mitera and Kyle Palmeri and others prove our future is bright and strong in years to come.

What really makes me happy is seeing the number of Californians at the Draft. Since coming to SoCal to see my Anaheim Ducks and getting the feel of positive atmosphere was worth something knowing Anaheim is a sucessful Non-tradtional Hockey Market and hockey growing among Orange County Comunnities. Summer will be a occasion for our team to restruture and regroup.......The need is now what happen last season happens for a reason which is unacceptable. Ducks will Rise and they will do it come 10-11 by leaving a trail of fear for other 29 NHL Teams.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck

Remebering the past

Be it Good or Bad,Positive or Negative....Success and lost. Nothing can be said then our Ducks history is unique in it's own way. Those on the Ducks message board some who will remain nameless is taking this team for granted. I believe the Ducks future rests in Destiny that goes beyond one Stanley Cup Championship, to say many within Ducks Nation is focusing too much on the past is foolish let alone generalized. The Positive Sucess Ducks have achieve is something we Ducksfans should cherish and appericate. Stanley Cup Championship,Two Western Conference Titles,Pacific Divison Crown,Two Stanley Cup Finals Appearances,Three Western Conference Finals Appearances and 7 Stanley Cup Playoff Berths. Plus holding most wins by a Expansion Team*33wins* in NHL History.

What Ducks have done is prove Anaheim Orange County is a successful Non-traditional Market for Hockey to exist in O.C. Moving forward is something all Ducksfans should do but remembering accomplishments is what keeps the memory going. Those who deny Day of Great Victory*June6th 2007* and Great win this team achieve should not be look as part of a past but something we remember in our hearts.

There those in Ducks Message Board at times be know-it-alls that at times are jerks. Often correcting and insulting some. What can i say Ducksfans are community that disagree to agree at times try to one up on each other. But sooner later i may have to stand on my convictions and speak on what i feel is wrong with some of the Ducks Poster. However DuckPride and Duck Cause is strong and our team will rise Once more.

DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck