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
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Swedeheim:Ducks Swedish Infusion
One cannot deny that Fact Ducks drafting talent from Sweden has created infusion of talent into our team....Since 2011 Ducks drafting creates uptick of Swedes. Past 7 years They have selected Swedish Players Rakell(30th),Lindholm(6th),Karlsson(53rd),Friberg(143rd),Pettersson(38th), Olle Eriksson Ek(153rd) and Isac Lundstrom(23rd). out of the seven players 5 have suited up for the Ducks 2 remain as regulars while 3 played hockey elsewhere with last 2 develop their skills in Sweden.
Now for many of you know Ducks drafting Swedes and signing of them or Trading is nothing new. 25 years of our Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks has shown number of players from Sweden who have contributed,suited up for the Ducks in previous seasons/years. From the Days of Patrick Carnback,Fredrick Olausson and Niclas Havelid to Sammi Pahlsson,Viktor Fasth and Todays current corp of Swedish Players recent drafted by the Ducks. You can say that Sweden has contribute some players to the Ducks Cause as did their Neighours to the East.
Which is why the term "Swedeheim" was created, knowing the Team's preference for Swedes and recent players who have suited up for the Ducks since 2011.....You can say it's good they are doing this having some Swedes wearing the Ducks you can say is "Expanding influence" of Ducks Fandom to another Country...They have growing presence in USA,Finland,Canada and others..but for a country that has produce great players of NHL's Players make you think....IF our Team wins the Stanley Cup again. you can say it will be due to the Swedish contigent like Rakell,Lindholm who have starting to make some good contributions in past few years. So whatever will result of infusion will be...You can say the Patience can be payoff in meantime Let's appericate Ducks drafting of these good players....For now it's 43 DAYS till our Ducks are UNLEASHED!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Now for many of you know Ducks drafting Swedes and signing of them or Trading is nothing new. 25 years of our Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks has shown number of players from Sweden who have contributed,suited up for the Ducks in previous seasons/years. From the Days of Patrick Carnback,Fredrick Olausson and Niclas Havelid to Sammi Pahlsson,Viktor Fasth and Todays current corp of Swedish Players recent drafted by the Ducks. You can say that Sweden has contribute some players to the Ducks Cause as did their Neighours to the East.
Which is why the term "Swedeheim" was created, knowing the Team's preference for Swedes and recent players who have suited up for the Ducks since 2011.....You can say it's good they are doing this having some Swedes wearing the Ducks you can say is "Expanding influence" of Ducks Fandom to another Country...They have growing presence in USA,Finland,Canada and others..but for a country that has produce great players of NHL's Players make you think....IF our Team wins the Stanley Cup again. you can say it will be due to the Swedish contigent like Rakell,Lindholm who have starting to make some good contributions in past few years. So whatever will result of infusion will be...You can say the Patience can be payoff in meantime Let's appericate Ducks drafting of these good players....For now it's 43 DAYS till our Ducks are UNLEASHED!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Anaheim Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy Reveal:My Thoughs and Understanding.
Alot can said about Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy.....On July 20th 2018. Our Anaheim Ducks unveiled 3rd Jersey celebrating 25years of Ducks Hockey....6th 3rd in Ducks History. The Uniform is symbolic in so many ways...From the seven Colors the Ducks have worn over 25 years...Purple,Jade,Silver,White,Anaheim Ducks Gold,Anaheim Ducks Orange and Ducks Black. All represent symbolic link between Ducks Past and Present...Connecting them for a Bright future ahead. What excites me with Happiness and Joy seeing return of Mighty Ducks Logo on the front...having Ducks D as 2ndery Logo on shoulders is pretty cool. Design looking at closely another symbolism is there seeing designs of not 1 not 2...but 4 Jeresy Designs(1.Orange Uniform,Original,Classic Look and 2nd alt) bringing them together to form this Interesting Uniform that stands out let alone it gives a nice retro look for all Ducks Fans to appericate,enjoy and love. Put it this way 25th Anniversary Jeresy show FIGHTING SPIRIT of Ducks Burning Brightly as the Sun...and resurrection of Mighty Ducks Logo itself.
My Personal View is I love this look and symbolic design it shows honoring Ducks Past and linking to the Present. That look imho is very unique and speaks well of Ducks History. Not to mention I am STOKED and FIRED UP for 25th Anniversay which is 2 Months away
But like all new Uniforms through not only Ducks History and Sports world I can understand criticism and dislike of it...One is due in part that Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy Looks very simliar our Rival San Jose's Uniform....Anothers is disapoint several feel including one has pointed out...Ducks Jeresy had "Too Much Colors" and Seem to look like a "Mesh of Designs". Yes Some Ducks Fans hate it with passion others Love it with a Passion....Clearly even though we differ on this Jeresy as we do....We agree to disagree on Ducks no matter if it's Players,Favorite Jeresy one like...etc. I understand that what unite is the Ducks and hopefully when Puck Drops and Ducks come together......We stand with them.
When we do we stand under Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks emblem be it DucksMask Logo or Ducks ........For now and forever WE ARE ALL DUCKS FANS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
My Personal View is I love this look and symbolic design it shows honoring Ducks Past and linking to the Present. That look imho is very unique and speaks well of Ducks History. Not to mention I am STOKED and FIRED UP for 25th Anniversay which is 2 Months away
But like all new Uniforms through not only Ducks History and Sports world I can understand criticism and dislike of it...One is due in part that Ducks 25th Anniversary Jeresy Looks very simliar our Rival San Jose's Uniform....Anothers is disapoint several feel including one has pointed out...Ducks Jeresy had "Too Much Colors" and Seem to look like a "Mesh of Designs". Yes Some Ducks Fans hate it with passion others Love it with a Passion....Clearly even though we differ on this Jeresy as we do....We agree to disagree on Ducks no matter if it's Players,Favorite Jeresy one like...etc. I understand that what unite is the Ducks and hopefully when Puck Drops and Ducks come together......We stand with them.
When we do we stand under Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks emblem be it DucksMask Logo or Ducks ........For now and forever WE ARE ALL DUCKS FANS!.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer's Number retired:My Thoughs
We know it was about to happen....Long after when Teemu Selanne's Number Retired and both him and Kariya were honor being one of first 2 Ducks for their Hall of Fame Induction. It was bound to happen. 6 Day ago on July 9th Ducks will raise Number 9 and 27 to rafters of Ponda to honor both Ducks Icons and Legends. One contributed first 9 years in putting our Ducks on the Hockey Map,Other contributed in Ducks Winning their First Stanley Cup 11 years ago.
Paul Kariya Drafted 4th overall in 1993 by then-Mighty Ducks made his mark from his dazzling speed to playmaking skills with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne. Scoring 50 goals in 95-96 becoming first Duck to achieve that feat. He won Lady Byng twice in 1996,1997. Represented Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks 7 times,Respresented Canada in Olympics 2002 winning Olympic Gold and World Championship in Italy 1994. He holds record for most points by a Ducks Left Wing in single Season 108. Most Assists in season 62 and most shorthanded points in Career...playing 606 games. Over the course of 9 years Kariya has scored 300goals, 369assists 669pts. One of the highlights of his tenure with the Ducks is Game 6 2003 Stanley Cup Final vs New Jeresy...PK was knocked out by a hit from Scott Stevens. I remeber that moment angry,concern and outrage......it send chills to see Karyia's visor fog up as if he ws risen and came back life. Escorted back to the Locker room for few mins only to return and later score the Goal...."Off the Floor! On the Board!".....those words live in all Ducks Fans from Orange County and worldwide who witness it be it Live or on TV. Another Moment I remeber well was Kariya racing down towards the Enemy's net vs Phoniex. With speed he nearly got the puck into the net only to be have it put in by Steve Rucchin.
Scott Niedermayer arrived to the Ducks on Aug6th 2005, if it were not for his brother Rob. Ducks would never have gotten signed by convinced to play for Ducks Cause. over the span of 371 games Scott Niedermayer who wore Ducks Captains C with Honor,Pride and respect scored 60goals 204 assists with 264pts....He has won every major Hockey Championship in his career. Winning Stanley Cup,Olympic Gold Medal,Memorial Cup,World Hockey Championship,World Cup and World Junior Hockey title. His Contributions during Ducks 2006-2007 including late Tying Goal at 19:12 of 3rd period and GWG in OT Game5 vs Vancouver lead our Ducks to becoming first California team to Win the Stanley Cup. Also Became 2nd Duck to Win Conn Smythe as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP.
Both of these Players having their Numbers retired is Symbolic Importance for all Ducks Fans and Ducks in General. It shows 1.Hockey is very sucessful in non tradtiona Market such as Orange County California producing great players who made their mark to the Ducks 2.Unique History of Ducks is pave with great peservance and possibilites....No9 and No27 being 2nd and 3rd Ducks Numbers to be raised to the Rafters is Testament to Ducks History,Ducks Fans and Ducks themselves for generations to come.
Both made their marks and in Alltime Career numbers as we reflect on their contributions to the team Let us always appericate them for allowing us to witness their efforts to the Ducks.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
Paul Kariya Drafted 4th overall in 1993 by then-Mighty Ducks made his mark from his dazzling speed to playmaking skills with Ducks Legend Teemu Selanne. Scoring 50 goals in 95-96 becoming first Duck to achieve that feat. He won Lady Byng twice in 1996,1997. Represented Mighty Ducks/Anaheim Ducks 7 times,Respresented Canada in Olympics 2002 winning Olympic Gold and World Championship in Italy 1994. He holds record for most points by a Ducks Left Wing in single Season 108. Most Assists in season 62 and most shorthanded points in Career...playing 606 games. Over the course of 9 years Kariya has scored 300goals, 369assists 669pts. One of the highlights of his tenure with the Ducks is Game 6 2003 Stanley Cup Final vs New Jeresy...PK was knocked out by a hit from Scott Stevens. I remeber that moment angry,concern and outrage......it send chills to see Karyia's visor fog up as if he ws risen and came back life. Escorted back to the Locker room for few mins only to return and later score the Goal...."Off the Floor! On the Board!".....those words live in all Ducks Fans from Orange County and worldwide who witness it be it Live or on TV. Another Moment I remeber well was Kariya racing down towards the Enemy's net vs Phoniex. With speed he nearly got the puck into the net only to be have it put in by Steve Rucchin.
Scott Niedermayer arrived to the Ducks on Aug6th 2005, if it were not for his brother Rob. Ducks would never have gotten signed by convinced to play for Ducks Cause. over the span of 371 games Scott Niedermayer who wore Ducks Captains C with Honor,Pride and respect scored 60goals 204 assists with 264pts....He has won every major Hockey Championship in his career. Winning Stanley Cup,Olympic Gold Medal,Memorial Cup,World Hockey Championship,World Cup and World Junior Hockey title. His Contributions during Ducks 2006-2007 including late Tying Goal at 19:12 of 3rd period and GWG in OT Game5 vs Vancouver lead our Ducks to becoming first California team to Win the Stanley Cup. Also Became 2nd Duck to Win Conn Smythe as Stanley Cup Playoff MVP.
Both of these Players having their Numbers retired is Symbolic Importance for all Ducks Fans and Ducks in General. It shows 1.Hockey is very sucessful in non tradtiona Market such as Orange County California producing great players who made their mark to the Ducks 2.Unique History of Ducks is pave with great peservance and possibilites....No9 and No27 being 2nd and 3rd Ducks Numbers to be raised to the Rafters is Testament to Ducks History,Ducks Fans and Ducks themselves for generations to come.
Both made their marks and in Alltime Career numbers as we reflect on their contributions to the team Let us always appericate them for allowing us to witness their efforts to the Ducks.
DuckPride 4ever
MooseDuck
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