Frustration,Anger,Surprise and Why. No Answers can explain what we see in this Month of January. Losing 8 games was tough 14 years ago....seeing it broke and go on not 9 but TEN Games has been Disgraceful,Embarrassing and Utterly miserable. How can This Team...OUR DUCKS can fight for a Playoff spot and go deep. HOW they can win a game IF YOU rely so heavily on the Goalie. YOU CANNOT win if you score 3 goals and sit back......All Ducks Fans including myself are upset,Furious and downright demand the need for Some accountability...Not just the Coaching Staff, Players themselves.
One thing I never could understand is WHY in BLUE HELL this team does not Score First,Shoot More or be Active. Stats looking at now makes me Shake My Head. Many have written this season off...while others like myself remain Hopeful. IF our Ducks are to honor the past and 25th Anniversary season...Snapping this Losing Skid longest in Ducks History is Priority 1...Priority 2 is to make the Playoffs and be Consistent. Imho I rather want our Ducks to Go out Fighting and Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs...then as others suggest TANK it
But first thing is First team needs to go back to what makes them who they are in the First Place. This "New" Strategy Ducks Coaching Staff including RC has installed is by far NOT working and has cause ALOT of inconsistencies...Top it off with the Injuries this team has endure. Being something one is not does not make a team who's character is by far Ducks Hockey a identity we know and love not great way to honor the Past.
I myself do feel Ducks will make it to the Playoffs and it will be Wildcard Spot...IF not it is the Right of ALL DUCKS Fans to ask and demand Resignation of Randy Carlyle. From here going forward IF inconsistencies continue Coaching Change but a ROSTER SHAKEUP is needed ASAP.
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MooseDuck
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Ducks Surging and setbacks:My Thoughs
Hello everyone I hope you all enjoy a Great Merry Christmas and ready to ring in the New Year tomorrow. As our Ducks approach the midway point of the 25th Anniversary Season.....I understand frustrations and concerns surrounding our team. December saw our Ducks Surge for abit...then suffering setback with 5 game losing skid which many including myself hope it would not be. I was hoping Ducks can make strong Finnish in December continuing with momentum they build early of this month. It seems Ducks put together a modest 6-4-1 record 13pts so far. So-So record despite the fact Dogfight in Pacific Division with our rivals and enemies.Ducks are 1st in NHL West Wildcard Spot and 4pts out of 3rd place and 6 pts out of first...Anything and I MEAN anything can happen from January to end of the season. 5 Game losing Skid is and SHOULD not be a signal to just GIVE UP. This is Letdown a bump in the road, We expected ALOT from this team since depth has to step up once more for 2nd straight season.
As 25th Anniversary Season Approaches halfway point. Our Anaheim Ducks and Ducks Fans know VERY WELL. From here till the end of season it's all or Nothing. Sure Ducks do not have their important players from their core group in the Lineup...That does not mean "They Suck". Ducks History has shown. when Ducks are at the halfway point they make 2nd half charge towards the Postseason. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen....Much can be debate on which player is "The Worst" but we CANNOT and should not fall into Despair or give up. Those who see Ducks in "Slow Rebuild" or believe Ducks should be better off "Not making the Playoffs" I respect your opinion and views...All Ducks Fans regardless from Orange County California to Finland right back to Canada we agree to disagree. Whether or Ducks Win or Lose one thing we know....This team can Rise up and Win...Need is and always is Consistency from here till END of this season. 2nd half Charge will be something we know Ducks are Capable of and Hopefully can this when New Year Rings in.
Tomorrow is Final game of 2018 of our Team's 25th Anniversary season I hope as we all Do Ducks Finish this year with BIG WIN...It must be done and SHOULD BE DONE... 60 mins full. Nothing would make all of us smile then our Ducks Win BIG vs Tampa.
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MooseDuck
Monday, November 19, 2018
Ducks Long overdue for ShakeUp:Coach,GM and some Players.
Like Most of you I am deeply frustrated with how this team has been inconsistent be it strategy or stop playing halfway through a game if leading by 2 or 3 goals. Ducks at 8-9-5 21pts is disappointed yet modest. OT Loss after leading 3-1 loss night has many in Ducks Fandom from Message Board to Facebook,Twitter and Instagram demand change...asking for and wanting Randy Carlyle to be removed and have new Coach to be installed. Also need for new Players to be injected in order to have Ducks be stabilized due in part of missing few key players as Injury Bug takes it toll on our team. It's my honest opinion that Carlyle needs to be removed from Coaching position. It's view and I stick by it reason is Ducks being out-shot many times in past few games Not able to have a lead but unable to score is really making many of us wonder is it time for the Ducks to Trade for help. Signings of Schenn and Sustr has been failure, both did alright but did not imho did not do a whole lot during their short tenure with the Ducks. Both D-men are now with the Gulls after Clearing Waivers.
Let us Hope for the Ducks Front Office especially Bob Murray he does the right thing...Fire Randy Carlyle and pull the trigger on a Trade. For the Ducks to overcome adversity they need to score first and set the Tone. Yet it seems old habits don't fade away which leads to our need to hold Ducks Coach,GM and some Players accountable. I am for a shakeup be it Firing of the Coach and a trade that can vitalize our Ducks not just this season but Years to come.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Let us Hope for the Ducks Front Office especially Bob Murray he does the right thing...Fire Randy Carlyle and pull the trigger on a Trade. For the Ducks to overcome adversity they need to score first and set the Tone. Yet it seems old habits don't fade away which leads to our need to hold Ducks Coach,GM and some Players accountable. I am for a shakeup be it Firing of the Coach and a trade that can vitalize our Ducks not just this season but Years to come.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Ducks after 11games:Still Early yet Frustrations.
Frustration,annoyance....and of course expectations of something different. What can you expect when our team in past have been through slow starts before. Most of you like myself should not surprise yet we have hopes things change....However while I was watching the game. I wonder whether or not IF strategy Ducks "Suppose" to us has failed. There is nothing I hate the most is Losing but I really am annoyed at Ducks being outshot in the 11 games thus far. Giving us this result. Much as we are use to this it lead taste of dissatisfaction for all. Going from 5-1-1 which imho was something to good to bad on to where we are now is shameful and unacceptable.
After Ducks loss result in a Slump some panic while others freak out. I know the feeling and i know many of you are uncertain "How will Ducks over come this" that is what many have said but always I say this honestly...It is early in the season and the time to Panic should not be in our minds. Yes We are in losing slump and YES Ducks need to work out a Few things. Special teams both PowerPlay and Penalty Killing has to improve. PP rank 20th and PK ranked 14th is imho not good...NOT GOOD enough to ensure our Ducks Dominate our rivals and enemies at this stage of 25th Anniversary Season.
Now Much can said about what our Ducks need to do. Should we fire RC?,Demand Ducks trade this player and that. One thing I think many who has follow and supported Ducks since Day1....It's M.O of the Ducks they are slow starters. Frustrating can sum up our feelings...But we Ducks Fans Annoyed at the fact Ducks being outshot in Big Numbers is DEEP CONCERN. No excuses or complaints can explain why this team is where they are now. Far as I am concern the season is still young and for the Ducks turn things around they Need NO MUST set the Tone and START adapting.
First things First is they need to score the first goal and the 2nd and 3rd and Go for the Kill. Not this notion of scoring 2 goals and sit back. Trust me we have seen it before with Ducks rely on previous Ducks Number 1 Goalies. 2nd Hold the Line and support the Goalie...LAST I CHECK Gibson is not Giguere and strategies need to be adapted cause this supposed "New" Strategy looks like a page out of 2002 Ducks.
Final 2 games are at home.....Our Anaheim Ducks with Injury Bug still around and recalling up Larsson and Welinski. They need is to Snap this losing slump and get back into the FIGHT. Remember clearly and well. each season Ducks face adversity and No one should assume it would be Easy. No more No less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
After Ducks loss result in a Slump some panic while others freak out. I know the feeling and i know many of you are uncertain "How will Ducks over come this" that is what many have said but always I say this honestly...It is early in the season and the time to Panic should not be in our minds. Yes We are in losing slump and YES Ducks need to work out a Few things. Special teams both PowerPlay and Penalty Killing has to improve. PP rank 20th and PK ranked 14th is imho not good...NOT GOOD enough to ensure our Ducks Dominate our rivals and enemies at this stage of 25th Anniversary Season.
Now Much can said about what our Ducks need to do. Should we fire RC?,Demand Ducks trade this player and that. One thing I think many who has follow and supported Ducks since Day1....It's M.O of the Ducks they are slow starters. Frustrating can sum up our feelings...But we Ducks Fans Annoyed at the fact Ducks being outshot in Big Numbers is DEEP CONCERN. No excuses or complaints can explain why this team is where they are now. Far as I am concern the season is still young and for the Ducks turn things around they Need NO MUST set the Tone and START adapting.
First things First is they need to score the first goal and the 2nd and 3rd and Go for the Kill. Not this notion of scoring 2 goals and sit back. Trust me we have seen it before with Ducks rely on previous Ducks Number 1 Goalies. 2nd Hold the Line and support the Goalie...LAST I CHECK Gibson is not Giguere and strategies need to be adapted cause this supposed "New" Strategy looks like a page out of 2002 Ducks.
Final 2 games are at home.....Our Anaheim Ducks with Injury Bug still around and recalling up Larsson and Welinski. They need is to Snap this losing slump and get back into the FIGHT. Remember clearly and well. each season Ducks face adversity and No one should assume it would be Easy. No more No less.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Ducks at 25:25th Anniversary and Stanley Cup Quest
1 Day from now...ONE DAY and it begins again, not only Ducks Quest for the Stanley Starts tommorow but 25th Anniversary a Historic and Symbolic moment of our Ducks start this week on Wednesday Oct3rd.........25 Years,25 seasons of Ducks Hockey. So Many memories,Moments and Historic accomplisments,Accolades we all have witness that lives in our souls forever. 25th edition of our Ducks that will be assemble is mix of Youth,experince with abit of aggression and injection of speed. We have witness Highs and lows,Good and Bad,Great Wins and Terrible losses. But as each year/season goes on we are all Ducks fan.
No Matter what happens from here till season's end, The Ducks in honoring the past must do whatever takes to not only restore honor to the Ducks but enhance the presitge and glory of Ducks unique history....Which means defying the odds once more. Injury bug shows up again they must Set the Tone,Go for the Kill and UNLEASH FURY,HELL AND the Might of Ducks Collective Will upon Enemies,rivals and naysayers that STAND in the way of our team and Ducks Fans alike.
For all Ducks Fans we know what this season will mean...Honoring the past Ducks must seek not out Redemption and VENGANCE. They must not rest and sitback. ONLY WAY from cleansing the First Round loss is to Dominate San Jose leave a Path of DESTRUCTION.
As of now we await and Countdown.......What I expect and we all know is Ducks to be ready to be UNLEASHED upon the NHL....NO more NO LESS. Reclaiming the Stanley Cup is Number1 Goal and Honor the Past and 25 years by Dominating everyone is Icing and spells Eternal Glory for us all. ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
No Matter what happens from here till season's end, The Ducks in honoring the past must do whatever takes to not only restore honor to the Ducks but enhance the presitge and glory of Ducks unique history....Which means defying the odds once more. Injury bug shows up again they must Set the Tone,Go for the Kill and UNLEASH FURY,HELL AND the Might of Ducks Collective Will upon Enemies,rivals and naysayers that STAND in the way of our team and Ducks Fans alike.
For all Ducks Fans we know what this season will mean...Honoring the past Ducks must seek not out Redemption and VENGANCE. They must not rest and sitback. ONLY WAY from cleansing the First Round loss is to Dominate San Jose leave a Path of DESTRUCTION.
As of now we await and Countdown.......What I expect and we all know is Ducks to be ready to be UNLEASHED upon the NHL....NO more NO LESS. Reclaiming the Stanley Cup is Number1 Goal and Honor the Past and 25 years by Dominating everyone is Icing and spells Eternal Glory for us all. ANAHEIM DUCKS 4EVER.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Friday, September 21, 2018
Gathering of the Ducks 2018:Speed and Health
We are 7 days into Ducks Training Camp, so far I am pleased to see players from John Gibson,Adam Henrique,Ryan Getzlaf,Corey Perry and few others have appeared at this yearly Gathering....Ducks along with all Ducks Fans I know are itching for the Puck to Drop and Redemption to begin for 25th Anniversary season. Watching some of the Clips reading from those who attended the Training Camp scrimmages to Preseason games they completed. What I see is Ducks assembling a team that will be experince with abit of youthful injection of speed,Readiness and Fighting Spirit to finish our enemies in each game we face them night in and night out.
Now I know all of us understand that Kesler may or may not be ready and the chance we see a Young Duck be able to earn a spot on the roster is possible. I like the fact we have Sam Steel,Kevin Roy,Chase De Leo,Troy Terry,Marcus Pettersson and few others who could possible be a key to the Ducks success in their quest to reclaim the Stanley Cup. IF the Speed factor can kick in once the Puck Drop...our Ducks can hit the ground running....Set the Tone by imposing their will from day 1. It's not wishful thinking more like expectations we want in advancing the "Ducks Cause". Speed and will give us equal advantage against our enemies and rivals on the ice. That is something lacking in 17-18 season.
Health is a key....Injuries our Ducks faced in first 3 months of our 17-18 campagain put us into a disadvantage. Kesler,Getzlaf,Perry,Eaves and Fowler with Gibson faced injuries be it long term or short...all in all Ducks had to literally fight their way into the Stanley Cup Postseason. Sadly they were unable to put up a fight when our Rival San Jose swept them in the First round. Much as we want them to succeed and win the Stanley Cup we must and know well that Health for the Ducks in important,vital and ABSOLUTE. IF entire roster can be able to ensure they can withstand any onslaught endure the injuries maybe what happen in season prior a Different outcome would be bestow our Ducks instead of the First Round Sweep that stings till this day.
These factors out...Speed and Health are Key to Ducks revival and redemption. As 25th Anniversary draws closer....We must not Panic and assume the Worst. Ducks know that for Bouncing back after rollercoaster season of 17-18....They must assemble 25th Edition that can have a mix of not only Speed and Health....But Youth,Experince and skill to overcome any obstacle No more........NO LESS.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Now I know all of us understand that Kesler may or may not be ready and the chance we see a Young Duck be able to earn a spot on the roster is possible. I like the fact we have Sam Steel,Kevin Roy,Chase De Leo,Troy Terry,Marcus Pettersson and few others who could possible be a key to the Ducks success in their quest to reclaim the Stanley Cup. IF the Speed factor can kick in once the Puck Drop...our Ducks can hit the ground running....Set the Tone by imposing their will from day 1. It's not wishful thinking more like expectations we want in advancing the "Ducks Cause". Speed and will give us equal advantage against our enemies and rivals on the ice. That is something lacking in 17-18 season.
Health is a key....Injuries our Ducks faced in first 3 months of our 17-18 campagain put us into a disadvantage. Kesler,Getzlaf,Perry,Eaves and Fowler with Gibson faced injuries be it long term or short...all in all Ducks had to literally fight their way into the Stanley Cup Postseason. Sadly they were unable to put up a fight when our Rival San Jose swept them in the First round. Much as we want them to succeed and win the Stanley Cup we must and know well that Health for the Ducks in important,vital and ABSOLUTE. IF entire roster can be able to ensure they can withstand any onslaught endure the injuries maybe what happen in season prior a Different outcome would be bestow our Ducks instead of the First Round Sweep that stings till this day.
These factors out...Speed and Health are Key to Ducks revival and redemption. As 25th Anniversary draws closer....We must not Panic and assume the Worst. Ducks know that for Bouncing back after rollercoaster season of 17-18....They must assemble 25th Edition that can have a mix of not only Speed and Health....But Youth,Experince and skill to overcome any obstacle No more........NO LESS.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Monday, September 3, 2018
30 Days till Ducks Hockey:Almost there
Within one month....Puck will drop and our Anaheim Ducks will assemble for historic and symbolic 25th Anniversary season. Summer has been a time of reflection and hopes we see few players left via Free agency and trade and New Players arrive with little or no fanfare. We know the taste of bitter defeat still stings after 4-0 shutout First Round loss to hated Rival that is San Jose. Yet many of us debated,discuss and hope for some changes. Only Changs were depth signings and minor trades and assistant Coachs leaving or getting fired....typical Ducks M.O which should not surprise anyone.
For as one as many of us in Ducks Fandom have known our team has "Develop Within" and signings big Names and trading for Big Names is rare at these times. Counting Down I can't help but feel concern bout the predictions many Ducks fans have made...some suggust we will miss postseason, others beleive we will go all the way. Personally I do not feel it is right to make predications even though Ducks have not Gather at Training Camp and started the 25th Anniversary Campagin....However I respect their views and understand their opinions on the team.
First thing we know for the Ducks to succeed is Collective Will...a term I coin years ago. Ducks Roster must have all players be on the same page including Randy Carlyle. who must understand in order to win....Change must be embraced in the strategy. Second is Health....last season Ducks injuries took a toll on our team all of us don't know if our Ducks will make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs or not. Health is a vital to Ducks for them to bounce back and it will be important. 3rd for this season everything matters.....games vs enemies,rivals and Opposition in NHL East including Stanley Cup Champ Washington. Honor in defying the odds of the sports pundits and Haters who feel we should not deserve a NHL Team.
30 Days is not long but Countdown Begins for our Ducks to not only be unleashed but VENGEANCE WILL BE upon those who cross us including San Jose.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
For as one as many of us in Ducks Fandom have known our team has "Develop Within" and signings big Names and trading for Big Names is rare at these times. Counting Down I can't help but feel concern bout the predictions many Ducks fans have made...some suggust we will miss postseason, others beleive we will go all the way. Personally I do not feel it is right to make predications even though Ducks have not Gather at Training Camp and started the 25th Anniversary Campagin....However I respect their views and understand their opinions on the team.
First thing we know for the Ducks to succeed is Collective Will...a term I coin years ago. Ducks Roster must have all players be on the same page including Randy Carlyle. who must understand in order to win....Change must be embraced in the strategy. Second is Health....last season Ducks injuries took a toll on our team all of us don't know if our Ducks will make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs or not. Health is a vital to Ducks for them to bounce back and it will be important. 3rd for this season everything matters.....games vs enemies,rivals and Opposition in NHL East including Stanley Cup Champ Washington. Honor in defying the odds of the sports pundits and Haters who feel we should not deserve a NHL Team.
30 Days is not long but Countdown Begins for our Ducks to not only be unleashed but VENGEANCE WILL BE upon those who cross us including San Jose.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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