by Brian Kennedy | Apr 4, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Homepage, NHL
Think about this: you play however you want, no defense, score your a$$ off all season long, then with about ten games to go, you switch up to a more defensive style and lock down your playoff fortunes, then go into the post-season with that same attitude. You’d be in...
by Brian Kennedy | Apr 2, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Vancouver Canucks
If I were heading to the NHL playoffs like the Anaheim Ducks are, I’d be using the last few games of the season to send some messages. What would they be? That we’re a tough team that won’t be pushed around. That we have a plan to counter whatever you throw at us....
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 19, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, Archived Features, Boston Bruins, Homepage, Leagues, NHL
The Ducks roared out to a lead so quick that Phil Hulett didn’t get one goal call made when the crowd in Honda Center erupted in a cheer that drowned him out. It was about four minutes gone, and the Ducks were up 2-0. These teams don’t see each other often, and so you...
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 5, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, NHL
I am sure I’ve referenced the following scene before: Scut Farcas terrorizes his school. His crummy little toadie, Grover Dill, can be counted on to do the same. One day, they throw a snowball at “four-eyes” Ralphie Parker, and tease him verbally. He snaps, rushes...
by Matthew Dibiase | Mar 3, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, NHL
Anaheim is vying for first place in the Pacific Division but what’s surprising is the fact that it took so long for the Ducks to do so. When the present season started, Anaheim was the consensus choice to win the Pacific Division—quite handily the experts predicted....
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 3, 2016 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, Montreal Canadiens, NHL
Maybe it’s just me, but when I watch Montreal play hockey, I want the names on the sweaters to be the history-making ones. I want Lafleur, Robinson, Dryden. I know it can’t be that way, but come on: today’s Montreal roster is full of nobodies. Ever heard of any of...
