Anaheim Ducks 2015-2016 Season:My Thoughs and Hopes

"It's the most wonderful time of the year". More likely it's new beginnings and Start for our Ducks in the coming days we will see 22nd Edition of Anaheim Ducks assembled and Ready to Bring Glory to not only City of Anaheim and Orange County but Ducks Fans worldwide from Canada,USA,Finland and Russia to Sweden and beyond. New Players,New Assistant Coach and new mantra "Good is not Close enough" signals the Ducks are not done nor forget shortcomings of the previous Post season. Losing Game 7 3 years a row weights heavy in our minds.....but from reading from those on Ducks Message Board it has strengthen the Resolve and hasn't dampen the Mood of many Ducks Fans from Ducks Message Board,Facebook,Twitter and Instagram who knows the Ducks Can do better. It stings abit but not alot as it did months ago. What I look forward is the Ducks as they always do in season prior under Bruce "Almighty" Boudreau path must be paved with RUTHLESS Fury and Relentless Aggression that leaves alll 29 teams be it our Enemies and Rivals shaking in the skates and Fans in awe of our team as they "RISE AGAIN" to meet the Challenge that awaits them. I Hope in my heart and Soul the Ducks will not only Dominate but snap the Game 7 funk that ails them in Stanley Cup Playoffs. What lay ahead for this team is Expectations that are set for them. 3 straight Pacific Division Titles is good...not Close enough in achieving the Goal that inspire us all 8 years ago. Make no mistake as we ponder how and where the Ducks will Finish in their 22nd season. As the Roster Cuts have been made and Ducks slowly after "The Gathering" we know our team is the not only good.......BUT the Best in Hockey World. All it needs is Collective Will and the Dedication to GREATNESS is and has been that FACTOR that Drives us all. Are WE NOT SATISFIED with results of the last 3 years?. I SAY NO I say never. Players I see I like and what Bob has done was necessary in order to embolden the Ducks and Drive home the Pure Message. Anything SHORT then Winning the Stanley Cup is a Failure....Too words that I always say and that is "NEVER AGAIN". As I countdown the Days to Ducks Quest for the Stanley Cup....I also look forward to going to see My Friends who I never take for granted their friendship. I know a week is merely short to them But I always it each day as well as sightseeing Orange County. I do not know why I always comeback. That is left for another Tale to be Told. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

June 6th 2007 "Day of Great Victory":8 years Later

Memories last forever and tomorrow we mark a day that is symbolic to us all. Anaheim Ducks won their 1st Stanley Cup on that day...6-2 over Ottawa winning the Series 4-1, We all remember where we are from when Puck Drop to Buzzer sound. Whether you be there in your seat at the Ponda aka Honda Centre Live in your seat when Ducks Became Champions and FIRST California Based team to achieve that feat to those around the world watching it at home,Keeping Score or listening Internet Radio. We all knew where we were when Ducks Won Hockey's Biggest Prize on a the day I coined "Day of Great Victory" on Ducks Message Board. For me watching that game that night meant alot to me as a Diehard Ducks Fan. When Scott Niedermayer hoisted the Stanley Cup tears of joy,Happiness and vindication came over me. Screaming "Anaheim Ducks 4ever" while I run through My house I felt on top of the world....I though of My life long friends who I made that day. from those I met in person and those I connected on Facebook It made me realize that moment we all change from the team to All Ducks Fans as whole we realize the sky is not only the limit but there are endless possibilities from Free agents many Ducks fans hope for to Prospects Ducks could Draft. Amazing that it seems as if That Stanley Cup Victory was yesterday often I smile at the Pics of Giguere holding his Baby skating on ice to Teemu Holding the Stanley Cup over his head. Roar of the Crowd counting down it was like Thunder of Energy knowing full well that we became the Top Dog of Hockey World. Reflecting and remembering that moment reminds me best is yet to come. As many of us deal with the sting of 3rd Straight Game 7 loss at Home for the Ducks. Let's remember clearly and openly in our hearts and Minds with each adversity Ducks face no matter Win or Lose,adepting to Injuries that plague them or any funk our Ducks with overcome it. People say Ducks should focus on being like other teams for Success in Copying them. I say to you THIS for all who is ready *Points to the Ducks 2007 Stanley Cup Banner" THAT should be our GOLD STANDARD. Tomorrow I ask all Ducks Fans to wear Orange and Proud and always Remember and be Inspire that our Ducks made history 8 years ago and they can it again!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Losing Game 7:Days After

Disappointment,Sad,Anger and of course Frustration....it's something Felt when the buzzer sound and Ducks Losing for 3rd Straight Game 7 at home in 3 years. What's worst was knowing our team was sadly enough the First to lose 3 Game 7's with Home Ice advantage. Our Foes are having a field day bombarding with the BS we see on Ducks Facebook and Twitter. Over on Ducks Message Board it's mix of Knee Jerk Reaction and upset at why our Ducks would lose a Game 7 at Home AGAIN was not insulting but Dishonorable. Seeing Clarence Campbell Bowl presented to a opposing team on Ponda for 2nd time was a Disgrace. I read from fellow Ducks fans feel shaken and have faith tested. I can't blame most of them for feeling that way.Blame the players,Coaches and the system for this Let down We don't know how or why the Ducks Fall short 2 Days ago. One can wish to be the fly in the wall to understand or know what was going on in the Ducks Locker Room. It hurts seeing many of the players in postgame interview...You can tell by their expressions they felt they were the better team. In my honest view I truly Believe This team could go all the way, whatever the Issue is the Ducks must address asap this offseason. You See as much as we can debate,Bicker and disagree on what happen the Big Picture that follows this Team is simple...Ducks Need a Defencemen. Someone with not only a Calming Influence but can assist in developing Ducks Four Young Guns within Defence Corps. They have Beauchemin but we may need another to give guys like Fowler,Vatanen,Despres and Lindholm a Shot in the arm and groom them for the role as part of the Ducks Cause. There will be changes not major ones as we speak as days will turn to weeks and months as far as winning the Pacific Division Title for 3rd straight year,overcoming injuries and other adversity This team is destine for greatness. Agree with me or not with how i see the Ducks right now tested with this heartbreaking loss...it will strengthen resolve and that of the youth within their ranks. They now again that Winning and overcoming Adversity is Hard never Easy not a Cakewalk. One can expect them to Win but we must always realize that to achieve Victory you have to endure Naysayers,Trolls and Pundits not to motion Predictions of alot of Rival or hated NHL Fans and especially in Hockey. "Where do the Ducks go from here" beleive me questions will be coming and changes will be needed. It pains me to think of the loss and seeing the Pic of the Hawks presented with the Western Conference Trophy made mine blood boil....All in all IF the Ducks are to snap this seemly bizzare Funk that is losing Game 7's 3 straight years it comes down to Ducks Fans most of us moving on and Remember that we must Not let this create Doubt on the Team who we feel is the best and many Ducks fans who believe in the path Ducks will take. Remember my Fellow Ducks Fans the path to Stanley Cup is hard and full of obstacles. Let's be Thankful appericate Ducks going as Far as Stanley Cup Final Four.....we know Ducks Do Better and what is needed is a player or two to get back on Track. Whatever Fate Bruce Almighty has it comes down to the Ducks Decided to retain him or not. For now Let's take a step back and Focus on 2015-2016 season. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Stanley Cup Quest: My Thoughs

Greetings and Hello My Ducks Fans Brethren. It's a Road pave with Adversity,Questions and sometimes mistakes that were costly our Ducks in the battles they face against Calgary,Winnipeg and Chicago. Yet we overwhelm both previous teams with our Scoring,Hits and RUTHLESS AGGRESSION in winning First Round and 2nd Round. Chicago has proven to be a tough test for our Team. We know it was never easy nor a cakewalk and they have Proven that each game the Ducks battle and went toe to toe with 3 games going into OT. Before the Playoffs began many Sports Pundits showed no respect for the Ducks. They say we will be out in first round. We Prove them Wrong. They say we will be out in 2nd Round. Yet we prove them Wrong......There is a Long History within our team we have proven Sports Pundits,Naysayers,Other NHL Fans,Trolls and others wrong by Defying their "Words" and "Predictions". It boils down to this edition of the Ducks being hungry wanting it more and Making their Mark in Team History. Each Game I see and look at the Players i see a Generation of Ducks Players....Hungry,Eager and ready to Prove themselves in 2015 Playoffs. From Matte Beleskey and Ryan Kesler to Stellar Plays of Freddie and Youthful Energy of Ducks Defence Corps. This Team is Ready for what will be a Test of Will,Character and Determination. IF we are to Push through and Reach the Stanley Cup Final Ducks Must Impose their Will,Dominate Chicago from when Puck Drops to when Buzzer sounds. As you all know Mean I always beleive in knowing the history of one's team that makes a Ducks Fan truly different then other NHL Teams is seeing History or milestones reach or broken. IF our Ducks Prevail then it will be 3rd Time they have punc their Ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. For Tonite Let's End it and NOT LET CHICAGO gain a edge no more no less!. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Anaheim Ducks and President's Trophy another Milestone?

As I write our Ducks are approaching endgame of their 14-15 season..Clinching 11th Stanley Cup Playoff Berth in their History and 3rd Straight Pacific Division Title as we speak due to fate tonite. One thing that is on everyone's mind President's Trophy,awarded to the Team with Best Record in Hockey it has some dubious Distinction as some of NHL Teams who have earn this trophy has a tendency to not win it. Much has been made bout teams winning it some think it's a Jinx others a curse... since a team has won it have not done well in Stanley Cup Playoffs since trophy was introduce in 1985-86 season. Other Ducks fans I have comments on Ducks Message Board,Facebook and Twitter realize it would be important for the team to focus on Stanley Cup then the Trophy for being Regular season Champ. some within Ducks fanbase beleive it will be a best thing for our Team another Historic First for the Ducks in their young History. Whether they win it or not imho I rather would have the Ducks focus on Winning the Stanley Cup then President's Trophy...Yes I am superstitious and I understand views of many Ducks fans some feel it's wise not the focus on Prez Trophy...Others see it as Symbolic Milestone showing the Hockey World we are the BEST. I won't lie to you all I am indifferent towards President's Trophy and say IF the Ducks Clinch President's Trophy....I will be happy to accept this team is Best in Regular Season yet Main Goal for all Ducks fans should not lose Sight of the Main Goal. That being the Stanley Cup. Agree or Not Ducks winning the President's Trophy maybe "Another" Milestone we cannot Deny. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs:No easy Path

No one likes to see our Team go on losing skid....yet it happens. Losing to NYR and CBJ not only stings as many Losses Ducks have endure in the past and prior games. bad timing for us in seeing this team not only give up 12 goals combine but lose ground to our Rivals as 14=15 Seasons winds down to a Close. AllL Ducks need is make it official to Clinch their 11th Stanley Cup Playoff Berth. We as Ducksfans know the message for the Players is NOT Get Comfortable with where they are. 7 games left and the teams they face down either Fight for a Playoff Spot or have nothing to lose since some have nothing to fight for cept another season to look forward to. Issues remain on Ducks Message Board,facebook and Twitter ranging from Coaching to Line juggling to whether Lineups are set yet fro the Ducks Stanley Cup Playoff Quest. One thing I beleive certain is our team MUST BE READY on all positions be it Forward,Goaltending and Defence Corps. I rather see Ducks win by no more then 5 goal leads rather then 1. Why you ask it's Clear Ducks strength imho must be offense and should be 219 is good but Defence should work well in cutting the number of GA allowed or get through them by our Rivals and Enemies. Most Certainly we should look at this as nothing more then a Bump in the road yet as I said prior posts in Ducks Message Board and elsewhere...Nothing is easy and Road to the Stanley Cup will be Tough. As the Push for the Stanley Cup Quest continues Let's not forget our Team is destine for Greatness and fact they overcome adversary to achieve their Goal. Whatever happens from here and now is Either US being Ducks and Ducks fans alike or Them be it Rivals,Enemies and Opposing teams that stand in our Way. What's done is done and Ducks must REGROUP,REFOCUS and Play 60 Mins full or we may face another setback no more no less. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck

Ducks Trade deadline Deals:My Thoughs

Surprised or Not If one knows our team well as we do it's the Ducks have always a tendency to stand pat or make small deals that equal Big rewards. Deals we see was a result of the Ducks addressing needs on Defence Corps and adding skill to the Left Wing. In Doing so we saw 6 players 5 new faces and one familiar returning to our Ducks. At first Heading into the Trade Deadline I would not be surprise and I admit the Ducks would stand pat seeing the rivals and some enemies improve. You see big name players change teams,Picks swapped back and forth. And Players rumored the Ducks are interested going to other teams in NHL West and East. Out of the 6 players New to the Ducks One we recognize and know by his first Tour with Anaheim years Prior. James Wisniewski aka "The Wiz gives us a right hand shot in Defence Corps but someone familiar other players within the Ducks roster in helping us by moving the puck,create Offensive chances and help improve Special Teams. Getting Wiz was not easy imho Ducks trading William Karlsson aka "Wild Bill" was perhaps tough to some but necessary in improving our team once the Stanley Cup Quest Begins in April. In a Perfect World and knowing the Ducks M.O they do "develop within" the players they drafted who excel in wearing the Ducks D and the Mighty Ducks Logo. like the old saying I say on Ducks Message Board "Players Come and Go" Wild Bill like DSP were traded not because they were bad but needed to gain upgrades and improve the team as whole. All I can say like I said on Ducks MB and Facebook is Best of Luck William and DSP on your NHL Career,Good Luck. Wiz returning to the Ducks is not the only time team has traded or signed for players who got the first start with the Ducks examples of this are Francios Beauchemin,Joffery Lupul,Stu Grimson,Oleg Teverdosky,Ilya Bryzgalov and Anotoli Sememnov. It's no strange thing nor odd Ducks would get a Familiar face back...Usually one can say it's to correct a Mistake or bring a Vet who knows the Ducks System and Help Guide the Ducks Hockey Youth in knowing the ways to Win and Excel. Another Player a Big D-man Simon Despres caught eye when it was announce Ducks Traded Ben Lovejoy for him. At first like many within Ducks Fanbase in Orange County Ca and elsewhere i was sadden to see Ben go and though he had a place with the team. Ducks Front Office saw eitherwise yet I was not only please but Happy Ducks got Simon in Return. You see Let me be Honest and Clear.......I have to really admit but I wanted the Ducks to trade for him by sending Bobby Ryan to Pittsburgh. Yes you heard it right from this Die Hard Passionate Ducks fan. I want the Ducks to get Despres. Watching win the MEM Cup and seeing him with the SeaDogs at the Q. I wonder what would be like if the team can get Despres a 6-4 214 pounds he can develop well for the Ducks just like others who did when the Ducks swung a Deal and got big Rewards..ie Giguere Traded in 2000. Other New Arrivals like Korbinain Holzer,Tomas Fleischmann and Jiri Sekac gives our Ducks a mix of Youth and Experince that mix can be benefical to the Ducks Cause as it did for 8 years ago. Now we wait,See and Hope how will it pan out for Anaheim Ducks as a whole. What started as many within Ducks Nation thinking it would be another Ho-Hum Trade Deadline day turns out to be a Big Gain for the Ducks. We lost some youth and Right hand Shot but gain it back with a Famliar Face and a Young Gun on the Blueline. All in all Ducks are a Better team now and THEY ARE READY to any onslaught from the enemies and Rivals. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck