67 Days till Ducks Hockey

Countdown has Began till our Ducks be UNLEASHED,Once the Puck is Drop in October. patience starting to be Thin and talks and wondering who the Ducks will trade to improve the Left Wing becomes a question of how the Ducks will bounce back with a new Blood maybe projected to earn a starting lineup position on this Year's Ducks Roster.......Once has to wonder NO HOW our team will be ready come Oct13th.....Slow well DRAGGED on Process of WHEN Rakell and Lindholm are GOING to Re-sign. OR whether a TRADE is going to Spark Anaheim Ducks once the season Begins, We all know what needs to be done as Days to to Weeks and Months. It's Clear to me and to all who read this be it on Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and etc is our team MAY once again begin What I always Call "Develop Within" Process or some of you have say "Youth Movement". Looking at Signings of Jared Boll,Manson Raymond and Jeff Schultz along with Nate Guenin makes me wonder if they are giving the NEW Group of Ducks in the System a chance to make their Mark.

IF that is the case we may see a Rough and Tumble 16-17 Season when Ducks assemble 24th Edition of the team. Many are doubtful others are not thrill we seeing the Ducks may struggle other Ducks Fans see with Hope a Hungry,Angry and Determine team Dedicated not only to Reclaim Lost Honor but IF they are in Stanley Cup Playoffs snap the Game 7 Losing Streak...a stain which is a mark on our History as we speak. ENOUGH of our First Round Shortfalls against Nashville. When both Swedes re-sign expect one thing we know our Ducks must Light the Spark in the team That's a Trade.


Departures of Freddie Andersen and arrival of John Bernier has lead us wondering what Bob Murray will do next. So many speculations and questions.......Yet we are STILL Hoping something ANYTHING that will improve our Ducks and give them that edge while our Enemies improve via Trades and Signings. Deep Concerns I have at this sluggish progress and at times Whether our Ducks start strong or Not begins with how this team From Aug till Season Opener will Look like. All we can do is hope no more no less.



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World Cup of Hockey:I will be supporting..........

Team North America....You may ask why a Canadian is supporting a team that consists of rookies,sophmores and etc...2 things 1. I always appreciate and love People south of the border embrace the sport I love so much 2. Team NA has both has player from our Anaheim Ducks and My Hometown on the Roster. John Gibson from our Ducks and Nate MacKinnon from my hometown of Dartmouth NS in the Community of Cole Harbour. I know the World Cup of Hockey is not your usual Tourney....Its not held once a year or every four years like Olympics or World Hockey Championships. It's tourney that not only we see the Best in Hockey Representing their Nations at this year's Tourney. Looking at this roster including Gibson and Mackinnon and few others you think with guys like Drouin,Saad,JT Miller.....they would not stand a chance against International's Hockey Big Six(Canada,USA,Finland,Sweden,Russia,Czech Republic). One can count them out but I always like the Underdog and to me It's not just Team North America but Europe as well. IF Team NA can get some wins over the top six at the World Cup we could see some players from Goal tending to Forward make their mark by lighting their career on Fire.


the Players represent not only best of United States and Canada has to offer in Hockey But Futures of NHL Teams that have invested in them...That includes Ducks John Gibson who is our Number 1 Goalie. So as we countdown to 24th season of Ducks Hockey awaiting their quest for not only Stanley Cup, Lets look forward to World Cup of Hockey where Hockey World's best. What we can look is exciting Hockey and see who will be crown World Cup Champion of Hockey. For us Ducks Fans we get see not only some of the Ducks representing their countries but a New Number 1 Goalie will be a starter at this year's World Cup of Hockey. For me personally supporting this team is unique due in part of my respect for Nate Mackinnon and John Gibson.


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Lindholhm and Rakell:Waiting should end soon

Days turn to weeks.....then to months since Ducks made headlines. Yet all Ducks Fans including the Ducks are awaiting,speculate and at times vent on WHEN they will Re-sign. How long till both Hampus and Rakell decide to sign on the Dotted line. Ducks as we know quite well understand how important Lindholm and Rakell is to Ducks Cause. Needing them to sign long term is a Beneficial to Ducks quest in reclaiming the Stanley Cup and restoring Honor to Ducks themselves. Stats and performance we have seen not to mention their development has been blessing to watch since both were drafted by the Ducks in their respective years. Hampus in 2012 and Rakell in 2011.....Their Future is Connect to the Ducks Future and whatever adversity we face comes down to 2 factors....


1.Carlyle's Influence on them both. 2.Will they both be Active more with Getz and Pears entering their Prime Years. As we debate how our Ducks will do Let's not lose sight and significance of these 2 players...IF Rakell is ready to find "Common Ground" Let's hope Hampus can find it too. They have shown what they can in their Positions and contributions to the Ducks in General.....Be it Powerplay,Penalty killing and Even Strength. What it comes down is Once they have Sign hopefully Longterm we can see other needs be Address soon and Shortly. Hopefully there will be some Important News Coming *Looks at Watch*.



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Ducks Offseason Summer

Most Offseasons we wait and at times lose patience while others we are taken aback by Trades big or Small or Free agent Signings. As we await decision of 2 Swedes who will be important to our Ducks Future and the Just Cause of supporting our team in their Quest for the Stanley Cup. We are left wondering,hoping and at times waiting......What our Ducks will Do next. As Days turn to weeks and now Months. We wonder after the Drafting of Ducks Draft Class of 2016 and departures of Perron and McGinn how will Ducks retool and restructure the Team after Summer many of Ducks Fans want in ending the Common Cold that is 4 years of Game 7 Shortfalls and losses. Turnovers was the name thrown out with Players who sign one year from Chris Stewart to Shawn Horcoff and Mike Santorelli. This has stir debate and questions among many within Ducks Fans and worldwide. From our Ducks did not sign big names to how long will Rocky and Hammer sign on the dotted Line.

Finger pointing is around some Blame Bob Murray others see Carlyle's Return as a repellent on why certain Players not wanting to sign with Ducks in General. To Look ahead and see it as big Picture we have to accept the fact possibly Ducks WILL give some of young Bloods a Chance to make their Mark on our Team. First off Let me state honestly we will be seeing young Guys within Ducks Rank-and-File Nic Ritchie,Shea Theodore and others a chance a Opportunity so Golden to prove themselves not only to Ducks Front Office but Ducks Fans themselves be it Watching at Ponda Live or on TV or Listen to Radio be it Internet or Sirius. some call it a "Second" Youth Movement since some spots are in the Opening.


Left Wing and maybe Defence pending a Trade. We know well Ducks need a Strong Left Wing to compliment and take pressure off Getz and Pears. Fact is Ducks have not had a Strong Left Wing Scorer since well......2008 with Chris Kunitz. As we countdown the days till Puck Drop and Gathering of the Ducks aka Training Camp. Whatever coming weeks hold for the Ducks next month comes down to When Lindholm and Rakell re-signed. When it happens we know a Trade will happen in order to Jumpstart and Light a the Spark Ducks need in Redemption. Trade I will cover that in my next Blog Post. Till now we await.


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Randy Carlyle's Return and arrival of New Ducks via Draft

This week has been a one of renewal,Reform and of Purpose. Return of Randy Carlyle has many wonder if the Ducks going back to the past would be a key to regain lost Honor and restore Glory to Anaheim Ducks and those of Ducks Nation. Some have question whether having old Hand guide our Ducks back to greatness would work with Carlyle while others feel that someone who brought Contributed to the Ducks in Winning their First Stanley Cup and is Winningest Coach is Beneficial to Ducks Cause in hopes that revitalize team will break the Game 7 Funks that stings till this day. What's more important is knowing that in order to Reform mindset of the team and cure what ills them in past 4 years. Love him or Hate Him Carlyle can be a Lighting Rod for his style let alone unyielding Demands to get the best out the Players. Say what you won't bout him as much as I wanted the Ducks to pick someone new. I understand their need to get somone familiar to hold certain Players within the Ducks Roster Accountable.

Opinions are mixed be it Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and instagram but we all can agree that having Ducks Head Coach is better then No Coach at All. Last Night we see a Next Generation of Ducks Call up to Podium. Max Jones drafted at 24th a Left Winger from London Knights(Perry's old Junior team) and Center Sam Steel from Regina Pats. Both have upsides bring alot to Ducks Future in coming years.

Max Jones or as we now Call him Mad Max is a Power Forward that is hard hitting and provide Good shot that I am sure will excite Ducks Fans for years to come. Sam Steel as I dubbed him Man of Steel his stats are Pretty Good for a Center due to his Playmaking style add to the fact his 8 goals and 22 assists has proven the trade for 30th Pick was a "Steel" for the Ducks in sending Freddie to T.O. as 2nd Day of Draft is Underway I can tell you that with the upgrades at this year's Draft can be Beginning of turning the Ducks around for their Road to Redemption. As we know and Hope Ducks will look Different and be meaner when the Puck Drops Oct13th.


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June 6th 2007:9 Years Later

9 years seems like Forever....many of us who watch it be it Live,On TV or was able to record the game and know the moment when the Buzzer sound and Ducks were Stanley Cup Champions. Knowing that all those years of NHL Fans of other teams,Canadian Hockey fans and Purists alike doubted us,Mocked our Name and our Colors. Not mention where Team was founded they were associated with Disney and with SoCal never understand or appreciate how far the team has come. 14 years of Blood,sweat,Tears and Dedication in overcoming the odds is something to behold and admire. That Night as I call it "Day of Great Victory". That Night Everything Change,Anaheim Ducks,Ducks Fans and all involve alike change for the Better. We were no Longer the "Joke" as many called us. We were taken seriously and Ducks Fans were inspired,Motivated and Happy that years of Perseverance result in our Name Living forever. From Teemu Selanne and JS Giguere to then Young Guns Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry all the way to Chris Pronger and Niedermayer Brothers...My Passion for the team was strengthen let alone increase tenfold. If one thing I can say it was inspiring to see Scott Niedermayer Raise the Stanley Cup high at the Honda Centre. No Words....just pure Joy. Ducks Fans came of age that moment as our Team did. With a Stanley Cup came expectations and dreams of Players who may fit into the Ducks System of Hockey.


Passion I see each years since I came to see my FIRST NHL Game and Anaheim Ducks Live I can tell you honestly Anaheim Ducks and Hockey in General has became a Important part of Orange County and SoCal's Culture. You can say Ducks Stanley Cup Win grew the sport. Becoming 1st California Based team to Win Hockey's Most cherish Prize made everyone in Hockey World be it Canada,USA,Finland,Sweden right down to Tradition Hockey markets in Montreal,Toronto and in my hometown of Cole Harbour Nova Scotia. Hockey is for everyone including those who love and Follow the Ducks as I do. 2007: Year of the Duck always hold a special place in my Home Work...Ducks Winning the Stanley Cup,Getting all if not most of Players autographs and made life long Friends. I never take for granted and appreicate those Ducks Fans who I consider my friends and kept in Touch to today.


As I raise a Glass to this Edition of the team I remeber the names....Giguere,Selanne,AndyMac,Pronger,Niedermayer Bros,Moen,Parros,May,Getzlaf,Perry,Bryz,Pahlsson,Dipenta,Drew Miller,Ryan Carter,Todd Marchant and others Never Forget 1007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks were the BEST in the World and brough Glory to Anaheim,Orange County and Ducks Fans Worldwide......For Me It has to this day motivated me to be the best I can be in my life.forever each year I visit Anaheim and try my best to meet my friends...I always remain Humble :)



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Anaheim Ducks 2016: Season in Review

It's a little late But I though it would be best to cover the season that was for our team even though they fell short in winning a Game 7 for the 4th straight year. If i had to sum up the Ducks 15-16 it's Roller-coaster yet at the end it felt like Deja Vu. As Much as we expected our Ducks to start strong it was opposite...Losing back to back shutouts as well as season opener and Home Opener Dampen and Demoralize many including myself attending the 2 games vs Colorado and Phx made me and perhaps others wonder will Ducks make it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 1-7-2 lead us to question if our team needed to rebuild or Fire Bruce Boudreau. Being there live witnessing each loss felt like a Punch in the gut....Sometimes I ponder and ask like many who attended those Games..."What is going on".

Questions linger over those losses but My resolve was never shaken more like a shock as many were use to Ducks Strong Starts in Seasons Prior. It was strengthen knowing our Ducks had a tendency before Bruce's arrival to be slow starters. first 2 Months were tough but like previous season we endure as the Ducks pick up the pace once December rolled around. Ducks started coming together....Goals were coming from the usual Players we saw and Goaltending was able to get us some wins.


We witness milestones achieve from Ducks earning their 800th Win vs Chicago on Feb13th to arrival of David Perron and Jamie McGinn{Hope Ducks Re-sign them both}. Oh Let's not forget Ducks going from worst to first in Reclaiming another Pacific Division Title by leaping over LA our Hated Enemy in the last few months. many moments stand out besides Ducks 4th Straight Pacific Divison Title... Come from behind to win in OT vs Ottawa Mar26th. Yet despite what we endure nothing is stinging as Ducks Lost another Game 7 vs Nashville whom I personally Beleive Ducks would have SMASH the Preds to Dust..Losing 2-1 was Heartbreaking as it was for other Losses we witness. YES it's tough to be a Ducks Fan at this moment but like all low-points we witness as the Ducks have in seasons prior. They will overcome this with a stronger Resolve.

Task of redemption began with Bruce being relived of his duties and Ducks GM Bob Murray calling out the Core Players on losing another Game 7....4 straigh Game 7 losses yes IT Sucks I know. But imho This team will Break this so-Called "Curse". Despite the Criticism and all we have read,Debated and at times had arguments over We will always stand with our team for 16-17 will mark 10 years since Ducks Historic Stanley Cup Win. I Believe Ducks will get back to the Stanley Cup Finals it's NOT a Matter of HOW but........When!.

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