Signing of Sutton brings back Size and Nastyness Ducks missed last season. Even though 08-09 Ducks clinched their 7th Playoff Berth, 4 in a row it was due in part of strengthn in numbers of each player contributing grit,agression and Fury needed our team to Bring the Hammer to our enemy. So Far imho it's a good start considering the fact Ducks Signed Lydman and Re-signing Koviu . It goes to show priorities Ducks make in not repeating the same mistakes as they did.
6-6 D-man is something that will be bring back edge Ducks needed. Then again with Training Camp a month away there is still time Ducks to add hopefully another Big D man perhaps one who is 6-5 to shore up and balance out our team. If Ducks Won Stanley Cup due to Size and speed then i am confident they can do it again.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ducks Future:Fowler,Etem and Etc
If the signing of Fowler that quickly is symbolic it truly shows Ducks have faith let alone confidence he can make it to one of the opening spots. Developing within is important to groom next generation of Ducks to inherit the role and continue legacy of success. Sure Stanley Cup Championship was 3 years ago but in moving forward it's time to focus on those who will lead Ducks to greatness in the future. it makes sense to me that in order to move forward Youth within Ducks must step up and take responbility of leadership. Scott Niedermayer's role as consultant may prove to be benefical to Ducks Cause in long term, in grooming and helping out Fowler and perhaps others in Defence Corps it can give our Ducks a Fighting chance to bounc back after disapointment of 09-10.
besides Fowler there is Etem a Long Beach Native and SoCal kid most definitily i have high hopes he will develope into the type of player Ducks will have once he moves from Junior to NHL. Cheers from staples centre was something considering a local boy achieve his NHL Dreams....It goes to show Hockey in California especially in Orange County is growing not quickly or slowly but steady. reading up on him if there is anything that stands out is work ethic install in him by his parents who both atheletes knows how hard one must work to achieve their goal
It makes me smile from time to time Hockey in a place like Anaheim is sucessful and can do well once winning conditions and envrioment is complete let alone set down. Even Ducks at times did not perform well as I and those expected it's a bump in a road for many who know this team well. Adversity is nothing new to Ducks especially for those who frequent Ducks Message Boards,Facebook,NHL Arena Ducks Message Board and others. In Order to succeed Ducks must know that unity as a collective will they can overcome and triumph. One thing is certain i beleive truly in my heart Ducks will Return to Stanley Cup and Reclaim their HONOR!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
besides Fowler there is Etem a Long Beach Native and SoCal kid most definitily i have high hopes he will develope into the type of player Ducks will have once he moves from Junior to NHL. Cheers from staples centre was something considering a local boy achieve his NHL Dreams....It goes to show Hockey in California especially in Orange County is growing not quickly or slowly but steady. reading up on him if there is anything that stands out is work ethic install in him by his parents who both atheletes knows how hard one must work to achieve their goal
It makes me smile from time to time Hockey in a place like Anaheim is sucessful and can do well once winning conditions and envrioment is complete let alone set down. Even Ducks at times did not perform well as I and those expected it's a bump in a road for many who know this team well. Adversity is nothing new to Ducks especially for those who frequent Ducks Message Boards,Facebook,NHL Arena Ducks Message Board and others. In Order to succeed Ducks must know that unity as a collective will they can overcome and triumph. One thing is certain i beleive truly in my heart Ducks will Return to Stanley Cup and Reclaim their HONOR!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ducks symbolic Picks at a historic NHL Draft
It's been nearly month since Draft in LA.....Historic in that it was in Ducks own backyard not to mention in Enemy Territory. One can look this draft is something more then passing the torch,changing of the guard when Ducks announce their picks. One that was almost a dream come true, Other truly symbolic For Hockey in California. Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem both players mark 3rd time Ducks pick a duo in the NHL Draft. Fowler ranked no5 in NHL Central Scouting Etem ranked no17th was something that made our Ducks winners. picking the best player possible rings in true to these two for Etem a Long Beach kid from SoCal is something special since Hockey is growing and with Ducks winning Stanley Cup is one of important events for Hockey in nontradtional Market in Southern California.
Yet Roar of approval by Ducksfans attending the event was music to my ears seeing apperication Ducksfans have in the team picking a California Kid......it shows class Ducksfans have in their players. Something i know first hand for the 9 games i attended over 3 years. Fowler being pick was something honestly never would expected Ducks picked when it came their turn to announce their pick. But i believe as the words of the Newest Duck "Everything happens for a reason" sounds true for Ducks Cause to retool,restructure and bounce back after a disappointing 09-10 season.
If Ducks History shows our team develop good Defencemen,Vitaly Vishneski,Ruslan Salei and Oleg Tervesdosky. Fowler along with Mitera and perhaps Gardiner are on their way to taking the reigns of Ducks greatest strength being their Defence Corps. His contributions to Spitfires winning two MemCups is one aspect that stands out for me in the defencemen taking 12th overall. One thing the Draft shows is Hockey is growing in not only SoCal but Orange County.
Countdown for Ducks Hockey begins and i along with those Ducks fans in Ducks Nation await how this edition of the Ducks will look like. One more thing i want to point out drafting of Beau Bennett and Tyler Aronson shows Orange County is becoming a Hotbed slowly for Hockey.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Yet Roar of approval by Ducksfans attending the event was music to my ears seeing apperication Ducksfans have in the team picking a California Kid......it shows class Ducksfans have in their players. Something i know first hand for the 9 games i attended over 3 years. Fowler being pick was something honestly never would expected Ducks picked when it came their turn to announce their pick. But i believe as the words of the Newest Duck "Everything happens for a reason" sounds true for Ducks Cause to retool,restructure and bounce back after a disappointing 09-10 season.
If Ducks History shows our team develop good Defencemen,Vitaly Vishneski,Ruslan Salei and Oleg Tervesdosky. Fowler along with Mitera and perhaps Gardiner are on their way to taking the reigns of Ducks greatest strength being their Defence Corps. His contributions to Spitfires winning two MemCups is one aspect that stands out for me in the defencemen taking 12th overall. One thing the Draft shows is Hockey is growing in not only SoCal but Orange County.
Countdown for Ducks Hockey begins and i along with those Ducks fans in Ducks Nation await how this edition of the Ducks will look like. One more thing i want to point out drafting of Beau Bennett and Tyler Aronson shows Orange County is becoming a Hotbed slowly for Hockey.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Ducks Moment of Truth:Pratically equals success!
There is one thing that i need to say and speak on since offseason has saw our Ducks retooling and changing for the better. One thing that stands out is aspect Ducks are determine never EVER repeat what happen last season . Sure We know this team should have been better and Ducks themselves admit that after 09-10 season concluded. Not making Playoffs this year tells us Ducks need to fix what is wrong with key aspects of team especially Defence and Depth. I admit at times i wonder how will Ducks overcome this obstacle in front of them. Honestly with so much time on Ducks side and moving forward i do believe we should not be consume with FEAR or panic in assuming Ducks won't make Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Even though with Scotty's Retirement,Lydman signing,Koviu re-signing along with Drafting of Etem and Fowler has change our Ducks by reawaking their desire and Collective will....it has not change the goal that being winning Stanley Cup and achieving Greatness. Destiny was achieved 3 years ago but it continues in goal our team must pursue. Those who are ready to inherit the Ducks Banner are more then willing to carry winning tradition in the future. By now Next Generation of Ducks coming up in the system some ready some years away shall be able to make Ducks great once more. For Destiny give them purpose by proving our rivals and enemies wrong 3 years ago.
Now as Ducks move forward along with Ducks Nation together United they will prevail....cause one thing is needed and must remember never take this team for granted or history of Ducks in general. They will succeed by doing so do the practical which leads to eternal Glory.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Even though with Scotty's Retirement,Lydman signing,Koviu re-signing along with Drafting of Etem and Fowler has change our Ducks by reawaking their desire and Collective will....it has not change the goal that being winning Stanley Cup and achieving Greatness. Destiny was achieved 3 years ago but it continues in goal our team must pursue. Those who are ready to inherit the Ducks Banner are more then willing to carry winning tradition in the future. By now Next Generation of Ducks coming up in the system some ready some years away shall be able to make Ducks great once more. For Destiny give them purpose by proving our rivals and enemies wrong 3 years ago.
Now as Ducks move forward along with Ducks Nation together United they will prevail....cause one thing is needed and must remember never take this team for granted or history of Ducks in general. They will succeed by doing so do the practical which leads to eternal Glory.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Ducks moving Forward!
No Doubt the Draft this last week over past two days was a Positive step for Ducks. Moving forward towards a bright future selecting two Steals in a Great draft in Southern Califorina, is something that i still smile over fact our team has drafted Etem and Fowler. "Let's Go Ducks Chants" in LA was music to my ears seeing and hearing Ducks fans showing their approval and appriecation towards two news Ducks in the Flock. What lies ahead for the Ducks is alot of work from Re-signing Free Agents to perhaps maybe trades or signing key Free Agents to shore up Defence Corps and jumpstart offense.
There is still time and it must be used by Ducks in utlizing every resource to restruture and retool the team to regain the glory that made them who they are in the past even though it was always never great in early years of team. Obstacles and Challenges in front of the Ducks are great but like all roadblocks our team will pass through it. Like Adversity they face and the battles they endure.......Free agent frenzy is days away and i am eager to see what they will do to ensure depth of our team is strengthen and Legacy of sucess continues nothing more nothing less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
There is still time and it must be used by Ducks in utlizing every resource to restruture and retool the team to regain the glory that made them who they are in the past even though it was always never great in early years of team. Obstacles and Challenges in front of the Ducks are great but like all roadblocks our team will pass through it. Like Adversity they face and the battles they endure.......Free agent frenzy is days away and i am eager to see what they will do to ensure depth of our team is strengthen and Legacy of sucess continues nothing more nothing less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Ducks will Return to Glory
Drafting Etem and Fowler was symbolic since it was held in Southern California near enemy terroritory. What more can Ducksfans appericate then seeing team Draft one of top 10 D-men in this year's Draft, along with a local kid from Long Beach California was something to smile about. What really made it all special is seeing Ducksfans in attendance chanting "Let's Go Ducks".....Music to one's ears seeing DucksPride is in most likely of places. Important thing was restruturing for first stage of the Ducks is completed. Strenghtening D as well as Forward positions since some of young guns of our team has earn a place on Ducks roster. Simply put it NHL Draft in LA was a great start in ensuring Desire,Hunger and....YES Dedication is put in place for the team to move forward from Scott Niedermayer Era.
Suffice to say Ducks are far from completing the task at hand in regards to Free Agents on July 1st. Steps taken now ensures Ducks will Return to Glory that brought not only GREATNESS but show path where destiny lay ahead. What changes now is Team but They rename whole in a ever-changing NHL Enviroment where our Enemies and Rivals seem to have a edge on us. There is purpose when one's see the future...Ducks is bright as sun and they will spread their influence outward till Destiny they acheive is acknowledge.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Suffice to say Ducks are far from completing the task at hand in regards to Free Agents on July 1st. Steps taken now ensures Ducks will Return to Glory that brought not only GREATNESS but show path where destiny lay ahead. What changes now is Team but They rename whole in a ever-changing NHL Enviroment where our Enemies and Rivals seem to have a edge on us. There is purpose when one's see the future...Ducks is bright as sun and they will spread their influence outward till Destiny they acheive is acknowledge.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Passing the Torch Moment for Ducks.
There moments in Ducks History that stick out in one's mind that is important moment in a team's history. Selanne traded to Ducks in 1996,Niedermayer signing in 2005,Getzlaf,Pears drafted in 2003 and Giguere traded in 2000. Nieds calling it a career will be remember for not only his contribution to our Ducks and part of Winning their First Stanley Cup Championship. Legacy he left behind most definitely has laid cornerstone of success for our team in years to come...This marks a passing the torch moment for the Ducks in doing so it's symbolic now that leadership is past on to a Younger Generation within Team.Guys like Getzlaf,Perry,Ryan and others must realize now know Leadership when Puck drops in on their shoulders. Like Jonas Hiller inheriting No1 starter role from Giguere or Young Guns like Beleskey,Bodie,Sexton and Carter have slowly become regulars of Ducks Roster. Proven they are ready to move forward and advance "Ducks Nation" towards Future.
The Coming days will be important more then ever for Ducks in regrouping and Reorganizing our team for upcoming season. Sure i said few times each offseason is important over past seasons and years. But this is Extremely Important since Ducks and Ducksfans will have to get us to Nieds not begin around anchoring Defence Corps. It's a Blow to team but we should Never Forget Ducks have overcome adversity to Rise once more.......it Leaves Teemu and Saku their decisions we may wait but whatever happens could be another Passing the Torch moment for our team. 2 days from now we will see what is a New Generation of Ducks introduce to Ducks Nation!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
The Coming days will be important more then ever for Ducks in regrouping and Reorganizing our team for upcoming season. Sure i said few times each offseason is important over past seasons and years. But this is Extremely Important since Ducks and Ducksfans will have to get us to Nieds not begin around anchoring Defence Corps. It's a Blow to team but we should Never Forget Ducks have overcome adversity to Rise once more.......it Leaves Teemu and Saku their decisions we may wait but whatever happens could be another Passing the Torch moment for our team. 2 days from now we will see what is a New Generation of Ducks introduce to Ducks Nation!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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