Our Ducks:25-7-5 55pts....THIS TEAM!

The Wins most recently over top ranked Chicago and Dallas not to mention shaking off the Losing has instilled a sense of utmost Optimism and Pride in Ducks Fans everywhere including those I know in Orange County....the theme as I see in the Anaheim Ducks Message Board has been "THIS TEAM". It started by someone I know and it seems to catch on in that area of Fandom. Hopefully with my eagerness I hope to pass it to Ducks Fans in Facebook and looking towards passing it to Twitter. Right now As I look a the Roster it's clear our Ducks have risen to the top with Resiliency,Determination and NEVER GIVING up no mater what the odds were. They stood tall as we do in supporting our team and the Ducks Cause. As this season draws close we should be grateful let alone bless the Ducks did not do any major trades to shake up our team. Losing a prospect or Player is tough but that is the way of the game and how The Ducks must improve in reclaiming Honor for Ducks Nation. As the Record shows after 37 games it's a result of Dedication and Collective Will that is display game in and game out from Late Jane to early April. "This Team" is Full of Energy,Speed hardwork that Unites them towards achieving the goal and striving for the best. THIS TEAM works as one as a Collective Unit in setting things right and Hopefully Dethroning LA IF they meet them in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. THIS team's Future is Bright which is Connected to the Present and Past...Not everyday we see and know that players like Teemu,Saku and others like Scott Niedermayer ensure the standards the Ducks achieve in the past be set as mesaure stick for this edition of Anaheim Ducks. Make No mistake and Comparing them to 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Ducks maybe a little premature But This team has alot of Promise to do GREAT THINGS. 11 games left in the schedule and what needs to be done is making things official. We know what this team is capable of and we know that they will be punching their ticking towards the Playoffs. What matters and is needed now is our Ducks securing a foothold by maintain top spot in the Pacific Division and maybe...I say MAYBE closing the distance with Chicago. Thinking bout where the Ducks are going makes me smile and I can't stop knowing this team will be ready to DO Battle whether it be Detroit,San Jose,Vancouver,Edmonton or our Dreaded Rival and Enemy LA. THIS TEAM WILL BE READY!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Fighting Spirit:Renewed and Energize

Last nights win against Chicago was symbolic in many ways. It's said if you beat the best you are the best. Another way to look at it is the Fighting spirit our Ducks have shown has been renewed and Energize to the Max. Surely enough if history tells us of this team it's their tendency to come from behind and find ways to win....Sometimes it happens other times it falls short. However I feel this season even though it's short has been a blessing to our Team since day 1 12-13 season began in Vancouver. Coming from behind not only once but many times in the past few months shows the Confidence,strength in Numbers aka Depth and a team full of youth awaken to carry on the tradition of the Ducks Cause in the future. Winning breeds success but Hardwork,Dedication and drive to beat against the odds is something inspiration to all Ducks Fans and Hockey fans alike from Orange County California and beyond. Our Youth within the Ducks Ranks be it Etem or Holland show effort and willingness to spark the offense. Etem having 1g 6a 7pts and Holland's 3g 1a 4pts may not be much but both show promise and eagerness to prove their worth in wearing the Ducks D. Viktor Fasth what can we say bout this Swedish netminder then he is a godsend tot he Ducks in so many ways. starting strong in his debut in winning 8 games straight and doing very well in shoot-out. Not since Jiggy-Bryz Tandem since our Ducks have a 1A and 1B Goal-tending. And we know what happen when the Ducks as a whole benefited from two great Goalies. Amidst all that has happen I am very happy and please as many of you are in O.C and elsewhere of the Ducks making their rise towards the top. 22-3-4 48pts with a 13-1 record at the Ponda this is another accomplishment we witness Live first hand....It goes show you what it really means to be a Ducks fan witness and seeing first-hand milestones achieved and broken. All-time Leaders in categories be it Goalie wins and shutouts to Players leading in alltime goals,Games,assists and points. Let us embrace this team enjoy the moment as we did years past be it good,bad or ugly.....The roster we have is a mix of Youth, Experience and Energy as much as we can compare to the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Ducks the difference imho is Ruthless aggression they had when the Ducks claim the Stanley Cup 6 years ago. Tommorow the Ducks Face a bitter enemy in our way...twice Detroit will be wanting to stall us and close the gap. But It's the duty of Ducks and Ducks fans to drive them out....CAST them out of O.C in defeat. Their fans may assume victory but for Ducks Fans we know REAL HOPE and CHANGE Comes when 23 players United into a Collective Will prove Haters,Doubters and Trolls otherwise. For now Let us enjoy this win and be ready for ANOTHER BATTLE! DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Destiny,Bruce Almighty and more

Hello again to you all how have you all been. It's been awhile since my last post but I had to deal with matters that are personal to me. Anyways on to our team after 24 games near the halfway mark our Ducks are in control of their fate and the destiny they have in their control. One should look no further then see how Bruce Bourdeau aka Bruce Almighty as I call him has guided our team by his positive phisophy and encouragement. A Phisopohy that I believe many Ducks Fans be it on Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and around the world has embraced. Our team like the editions before has always inspire many to do great things in life...Dedication,Heart,Sacrifice and Hard work leads to success that goes beyond just a Hockey game. It motivates many of us to do what is right in our lives and each moment we live. 12-13 short season has proven time and time again a blessing for the Ducks Cause and Ducks Nation worldwide. 18-3-3 overall plus a 11-1 record what more is there to smile bout then knowing each day or Night the Ducks have proven resilience,determination and Collective Will in getting the Job done. Destiny we see now shines on the players including those who won Stanley Cup and those who are honing their skills and adjusting to Ducks and Pros in general. Young Guns have shown their eager to prove themselves while Vets are hitting their stride....as for the Goalies both gave our Ducks a edge. Positive Thinking has it's strong results for many and looking at this roster and seeing them live last year. Gives us Hope in the Ducks rising to the top once more. Whatever results may hold I and perhaps others will "Wait and See". Bruce in a short time has shown his eagerness and hunger to get the job done as it was quote on the Ducks Website "I want everything. I never once thought that Chicago was out of range. Everybody else thinks they are, but I don’t. We’ve got a lot of work to do, but we’ve got half our season left. You don’t win anything in half a season. You can lose it, but you don’t win anything. Consistency and staying healthy are going to be our keys. You look at our schedule now, Minnesota is playing well and so are St. Louis and Dallas. They’re not easy games. Even when we get home from this trip, it’s San Jose, Chicago, Detroit, Detroit, San Jose. It’s not an easy thing. We’re focusing on being as good as we can be. We’d love to win everything, but we want to be as good as we can be on a consistent basis". He wants more and like any general it will pass down to Players who will be ready to give it their all. From Fasth to Beleskey and Cogs to the RPG Line a Coach like Bruce is leaving his mark in a short amount of time. Like his predecessors before it will be interesting to see what he can do for the Ducks in achieving Greatness. Furthermore at the halfway mark of the 48 games 2nd half proves vital as the first. As we approach the end of this short season questions remain on status of Corey Perry. Whether he is traded or not I refuse to ask or focus on what will our Ducks do come Trade deadline. Better imho he stays and re-sign to pursue another Stanley Cup for the Ducks. One thing we know is having Getzlaf re-sign is boost to Ducks Fans worldwide......As much we can hope we know this team is turning things around from potential and promise to Reality they will be a force to be reckon with. Local Ducks Fans especially in Orange County I know are smiling in seeing this team excel. Speaking of Orange County I have made a tough decison in not coming to see the Ducks for 12-13. Reason being is of Personal matter and of my obligations at work. Make no mistake if Had the chance I would love to see them but sometimes one has to take a step back when certain events are out of your control. Even though this marks first time I will not be there to see the Ducks live I know I will be there in spirit at the Ponda......am I dispointed or sad? No for me it came to matters that are close to my heart. But I know and I made promise I will return to see the Ducks.........Till then as those who are reading this please don't think I am giving up. Ducks have shown this year and season prior that Never giving up is not a OPTION in when one face adversity in Life!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Arising!

If anyone ask me before the 48 game sprint began how well the Ducks will do I reply with this "Ducks will do well" or "Wait and See". What we see in this team, this edition of our Anaheim Ducks is energy and motivation......these are key to a team not only transition but determine to prove doubters wrong. What surprise me is the efforts of two of the newest Ducks who in short a short span of time is leaving a mark that has catch the eye of all Ducks Fans from OC to Finland and elsewhere. Dan Winnik a Player sign from San Jose who started 12-13 season with 2 or more goals and Viktor Fasth 30 years old and a rookie with Swedish League experience is 8-0-0. Before the season began I never would have though both of them would contribute in getting our Ducks to where they are now. First Place in Pacific Division and 2nd overall in the NHL West. Wins against our Enemies be it Vancouver,LA,San Jose,Calgary,Detroit and Nashville has left us a result to be proud of. 12-2-1 25pts speaks alot in what they had accomplished in 15 games. Yet this season is far from over with so much games left and Smiles beaming everywhere it all comes down to our Ducks moving forward with purpose. the Depth they show gives us Strength in Numbers in offense and Defense....Unity is very clear now. Whether if those who earn 2assists during this short season like Emerson Etem to a player who earn his first NHL Goal as Duck in Patrick Maroon. Battles our Ducks face will have all players besides Fasth and Winnik contributing more to the Ducks Cause. Need is greater for all players including those called up in effort to move our team forward. So Far Ducks Fans within Ducks Nation especially those in O.C are noticing it well with the wins mounting and a Goalie from Sweden going 8-0. It's No Surprise that news of Fasth signing a two year extension gives the team a 1-2 Goaltending tandem not since Giguere/Bryz days. To think there is a Goalie Controversy is abit of a presumption due in part in Ducks History Goalie 1A and 1B has contributed to sucess and honor it bestow on our team's name and Ducks Nation. I cannot forget a good news of return of Former Ducks GM Brian Burke. His return to Part-Time Scout I hope will help in this year's draft...however time he has I hope it will benefit the team in such a short way. This week off has provide many of us to reflect and look forward to next year's back to back games.....No Matter what happens we cannot forget the games ahead will be tough and the battles will be hard. However Let's not give up nor in to the notion of what sports pundits have said....Know this true and know it well. Many times in our team's history our Ducks have prove them wrong. I can make a list but I know all of you be it on Ducks Message Board,Facebook or twitter know this team is capable of overcoming Adversity no more No less. For now Let us enjoy this season.....ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks are BACK!:Strength in Numbers

IF there are three words to describe this Edition of the Anaheim Ducks, Our team it's Revitalize,Refocus and Energized. Truth is simply in the standings after 9 games 7-1-1 and Wins over our Enemies LA and San Jose. It's vital they keep this momentum going as long as possible. Energy was lacking last season suffice to say our Ducks were missing that spark that some of the players seem not to sure cept for a few who remain nameless. I am proud of how each of our Ducks new Additions be it Free agent signers to Prospects have provide a shot in the arm for team that has been as some have suggested "Team in Transition". Stellar play of Viktor Fasth a Ducks Rookie at 30 years old making his mark being the first in our team history for Goalies to win first 3 games and with a shutout in such a short time makes me wonder Will the Ducks experience another 1A and 1B scenario. Looks of it this really appears very likely since Fasth has become like Winnik a fan favourite and someone who has contributed in a big one for the Ducks short season. As for young guns be it Etem and Vatenen both show promise and sooner or later they will make their mark like young guns before them. One cannot forget Sheldon Souray despite his past he has proven a positive addition to the Ducks Defence Corps....Booming Slapshot along with his size has shore up the Blue line and given the team toughness it once faded last season. Winnik leading Ducks in goals speaks well on why they sign him and Allen well he has done the small things from shot blocking to contributing abit to the offence in turning this team around. Redemption has and been the motivating factor of our Ducks. Right now this team's depth has been strengthen and "Strength in Numbers" has been very clear to us all since game 1 of 48 game since. Everything it seems has been falling into place even though Ducks have only played and fought in nine games thus far. Can't stop smile seeing our team tied for first in NHL Pacific Division and 2nd in NHL Western Conference. To me it's a good measure stick and in time they must secure a foothold on Top of the NHL Pacific Division. With all that gone on I hope to see the Ducks in March soon. For me I always be humble,appericate and very happy to see the team live....All depends on how things work out for me. Right now Each Day and game is a Battle important to the Ducks Cause....GLORY to Anaheim and to DUCKS NATION. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

My Thoughs and views on Ducks this Season!:3 Days away

Call it a short season,48 game sprint or be happy that Hockey is being played in a few days. If I had one expectation for the Ducks it's this...WIN no matter what. We heard the predictions some of them I hate others I disagree. We hear and read what our Ducks Line-up will be. But Come Opening of the 20 year or 19th season as this Die-hard Ducks Fans has always recorded. We may see the Youth getting more of a shot then ever before. We know right now that with Selanne being the oldest Duck on the roster and Koviu nearing the end of his career...One has to look forward to what this Edition of our Ducks can do once the puck drops on Saturday. Roster List our Ducks have shows 3 important things that stand out. 1.Youth:By having at least several players be it Prospects or FA's it shows our Ducks will be developing within not making any Big Splash trades. I must also speak that Line combinations many have spoken be it on Ducks Message Board and others Palmieri,Etem,Maroon and Holland are all getting long looks at the Camp aka Gathering of Ducks as I call it.2.Strong Start:Slow starts is nothing knew and someone who knows this and record it as many Ducks fans know they know have two strong starts in their history.Ducks need to hit the ground running to set things in motion....slow starts can really put a damper on moral of Ducks Nation. 48 games is something the Ducks MUST take it a oppourtity for the Ducks Cause. 3.Positive Hope: I do not believe this team will falter or fall to the bottom...I honestly feel our Ducks that have been assemble at the Gathering maybe a blend of Youth, Experience and with some toughness can lead our team to a BIG BOUNCE BACK. Now as I said before I do not believe in predications of where our Ducks will finish in a short season. But What hold true to the fact is they can overcome any odds no matter what the cause. Many of us Ducks Fans and those Hockey fans know this team can turn things around and from time to time be it holding most wins in 1993 and pulling off upsets be it Detroit in 2003 and San Jose 6 years later.....they can come together as one if adversity shows it's ugly side. No matter what we expect The Ducks need to seize the moment and Leave NOTHING to chance and do not GIVE UP loss ground. If the New Blood be it Etem,Holland,DSP,Fowler,Sbisa,Palmrei and others need to make a impression and mark on the Ducks D....TIME IS NOW!. I will not predict where this team will finish But I can't wait for the Ducks to UNLEASH HELL on LA,DETROIT or any team in NHL West. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Hockey is back...DUCKS HOCKEY that is

If there is one word to describe How I feel right is Happy....Happiness in knowing Crisis that is NHL Lockout has been put to rest. Hearing that both sides League and PA has reached a Tentative Deal has me smiling at the fact we will see our Ducks once again battle 29 other teams including our Enemies that are LA,Detroit,San Jose,Edmonton and others in a 48 game schedule that seems no more then sprint to the finish. All the talk and the pessimism had many frustrated others suggesting a Purist way to "Cleanse" The league by contraction which I oppose. 113 Days I felt was no more then a Delay for the Ducks in celebrating 20th year in NHL and having New Blood hone their skills and earn their place within the "Ducks Cause". I never sense there was any sort of greed but I felt this Lockout was more bout "office Politics" then what my fellow citizens assume their old narrative is when the crisis start. First thing first's for our Ducks and like any start of the season there is a reason to Hope,be Positive and get amped up.Here are 3 things I look forward this short season. 1.Re-signing Getzlaf and Perry:Both of them are our Ducks Leaders and they need to be re-signed Longterm For it will be a Blow to our Ducks If both decide to go elsewhere 2.Developing within: If it means having other New Blood Young Guns like Etem,Holland and Vatanen hone their skills be it with Admirals or earn a spot with the Ducks then I am all for it. First I though Etem was a shoe-in due to his 50 goal season but it's clear he may need some seasoning....If the Ducks decide to place him on the roster after training Camp I would not be surprise for I have hopes for Etem. 3.Hit the Ground Running:48 games or 50 now is the time for the Ducks to set things in tone and open a New Chapter of our team's History we know what the first line may look like but how many New Blood Ducks will be injected to infuse some Energy and Hunger I am hoping they can move this team forward no more no less. Finally there is one thing I need to say that is....Trades. I do not feel Trading Bobby Ryan is the answer it's annoying and bugs many since he is important part of the Ducks and for Ducks Nation worldwide. Rest assure when the Puck Drops we will see alot of maybe several new faces most within Ducks System who are earning their stripes within AHL....I don't know bout you but I say two words to those who read this from O.C and elsewhere GO DUCKS!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck