Safe in Anaheim

Safe in Anaheim

Anaheim, CA—The Anaheim Ducks haven’t made the playoffs in years, though they’ve had an influx of talent of late and certainly have high expectations for their squad. Now, they’ve done what they think is the next logical thing in their progress back to the post-season...
Ducks “Goalie” Edmonton

Ducks “Goalie” Edmonton

Anaheim, CA—Is the question whether the Ducks could skate with the Oilers or whether the Oilers would let them? In their first period together, the team from Anaheim went blade-for-blade with the Canadian team on Monday night. The Oilers way outshot the Ducks, anyway,...
Not Playing the Spoiler

Not Playing the Spoiler

At some point, the games of a losing team simply don’t matter anymore, aside from for player-development purposes. That’s when talk shifts away from “playoff” hopes and towards “we’re spoilers” reality. Friday night, the Ducks had that chance, as they took on the...
Ducks “Goalie” Edmonton

Placidity Meets Disorder

Anaheim, CA—It’s amazing what a difference a couple of months can make in a team’s psyche. The last time Anaheim faced Nashville, the Ducks were a bottom-feeder, and people were waiting for the Preds to wake up/play up to their potential. The hopes of one team have...
Rookie Sensation Emerges In Anaheim

Rookie Sensation Emerges In Anaheim

Anaheim, CA—Which sounds better: The Anaheim Ducks stood pat at the NHL Trading Deadline, or the Anaheim Ducks did nothing at the NHL Trading Deadline? Doing nothing, in fact, seems to be their GM’s modus operandi. And to look at him, you would have to say that he’s...
Ducks Talking Playoffs

Ducks Talking Playoffs

Suddenly, the Anaheim Ducks are surging. A few weeks ago, we were talking about them like their chances of the playoffs were over. Too many teams to crawl over. Too inconsistent. But in the ten games prior to Thursday, when Vancouver was in Anaheim, they were 7-2-1....