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Saturday, Dec 20
Ducks Recall Andrew Ebbett
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled center Andrew Ebbett from the Iowa Chops, Anaheim’s primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that th...
Wednesday, Dec 17
All About Two Points
The Blueshirts are coming off an impressive 3-1 win last night over the Anaheim Ducks, getting goals from Chris Drury, Nigel Dawes and Nikolai Zherdev. The team also got another strong performance from their goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who stopped 19 of 20 shots.
The Family Behind the NHL Player
Claude Giguere, father of Ducks goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere, died Monday in Montreal of an undisclosed illness. A former school bus driver, corrections officer and stoker on a navy ship, he bought J.S.—his youngest child—the boy’s first goaltending equipment.
Monday, Dec 15
Carlyle Looking For Leadership From Top Players
Ducks Coach Randy Carlyle only needed to see one misstep in practice Monday to give his team one of his not-so-subtle messages. Carlyle called out his top forwards to lead the way - which means continued strong play from the Ryan Getzlaf-Corey Perry-Chris Kunitz line.
Sunday, Dec 14
Ducks Trade Sutherby To Dallas
The Anaheim Ducks traded forward Brian Sutherby to the Dallas Stars for the rights to collegian David McIntyre and a conditional draft pick. Sutherby is playing his seventh season in the NHL, putting up 29 goals and 39 assists in 321 career games played between the Ducks and Washington Cap...
Friday, Dec 12
Pahlsson Has Seen Ups & Downs In His Career
Pahlsson’s career seemed headed down a much different path in 2002. He walked away from the Ducks, and the NHL, after being sent to the minor leagues. He hoped to be traded, or, at the very least, released from his contract so he could play in Sweden. Bryan Murray, then the Ducks’ general manage...
Tuesday, Dec 9
Eric Tangradi Signs Entry Level Contract With Ducks
Tangradi, 19 (2/10/89), has appeared in 32 contests with the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) this season, collecting 20-26=46 points with 41 penalty minutes (PIM). The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed left wing Er...
Monday, Dec 8
California’s New Owners
No, the State of California isn’t for sale, despite what local lawmakers are trying to do with yet another freakin’ budget crisis. The BATTLE of California (the wacky dialogue between Kings, Ducks, and Sharks bloggers featuring inimitable cartoons and more cursing from me than I have on...
Saturday, Dec 6
Ducks Need Power Play Help
Selanne has 13 power-play goals this season. The rest of the Ducks have nine. Four of those have been scored by defensemen. Scott Niedermayer has three power-play goals, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry have two, and Chris Pronger and Chris Kunitz have one.
Thursday, Nov 27
Ducks Make Moves To Call-Up Backup Goalie
Goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere returned to Montreal because of a personal situation unrelated to hockey and will not rejoin the team until Sunday when the Ducks play at Carolina. That left the Ducks needing a backup goaltender for Friday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the...
Tuesday, Nov 25
Burke Had Nothing To Do With Leafs Trade
The popular sentiment, at least until Brian Burke’s cellphone started ringing, was that his fingerprints were all over yesterday’s Toronto Maple Leafs trade. That could change by the end of the week, since an offer has landed in Burke’s hands.
Friday, Nov 7
Where Will Sundin Land?
I’m not sure he knows what he wants to do. i think Anaheim intrigues him because the Ducks have a legitimate shot at contending this year. But they can’t pay him a lot, so that could drive him away.Tthe Ducks would have to move a lot of bodies to get the cap space.....I’ll be crazy and say Vancouver.
Thursday, Jul 10
Burke Wants Some Issues Addressed
Brian Burke says he will abide by the NHL’s request to end his criticism of Kevin Lowe and the Edmonton Oilers, but the Anaheim Ducks general manager still had plenty to say Thursday. added 10:45pm, from Eric Stephens from the LA Times,
Thursday, Jun 19
Nonis Joining The Ducks
more coming at TSN… from TSN, The Anaheim Ducks draft table is expected to have a new face among the group on Friday. Former Canucks general manager Dave Nonis and Ducks general manager Brian Burke are working on the final details to add Nonis as a senior advisor. It’s believed Nonis, who work...
Friday, Jun 13
Toronto’s Brain Trust
Burke, though, isn’t the only name being bandied about by the out-of-control Toronto media. Reporters who cover the Leafs have also mentioned Doug Wilson of the San Jose Sharks, David Poile of the Nashville Predators, Darcy Regier of the Buffalo Sabres, Doug Risebrough of the Minnesota...
Friday, Jun 6
Burke Will Lead Team USA
Anaheim Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke was named the General Manager of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team today by USA Hockey. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games are scheduled to take place from February 12-28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Wednesday, Feb 13
Podcast: Four NHL GMs in Press Conference Today
Update 2:59pm ET: At the Globe & Mail, Eric Duhatschek provides some analysis of the commentary in this press conference. Today, the NHL hosted a press teleconference call featuring four general managers of the NHL. They can be heard on the audio player below, or downloaded here. Plea...
Monday, Feb 11
Ducks Waiting For Results On Weight’s Arm Injury
The Ducks are also waiting to learn the severity of an arm injury to veteran center Doug Weight, who traveled back to Southern California on Sunday and was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam Monday. Carlyle guessed after Sunday’s 3-2 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings that Weight might be out...
Wednesday, Jan 9
Podcast: You Want Some Rumors
Kevin Allen was just on WDFN in Detroit.... Both the Ducks and Sharks have a real interest in Mats Sundin and Marian Hossa. We know the Sundin situation, but according to Kevin, negotiations with Hossa and the Thrashers are not going well. The Wings would be interested in both, but are not will...
Friday, Dec 14
Anaheim - St. Louis—Andy McDonald for Doug Weight
“Andy McDonald has been a great contributor for us over the last few seasons, and we thank him for the tremendous work ethic and character he brought to our club,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Brian Burke. “At the same time, we are pleased to add one of the most dynamic pass...
Monday, Oct 1
NHL Network In The USA
To combat these poor penetration rates, NHL Network plans to make much of its programming available on demand, including some live programming and archived content. That would give all digital cable subscribers access to NHL Network content. According to the reports on Versus during th...
Wednesday, May 23
Comparing Matchups
The Ottawa Senators send the best line in the playoffs against the NHL’s best trio of defencemen when they face the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup final. The Ducks counter with Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer and Francois Beauchemin at the blue-line, who have each averaged more than 30...
Saturday, Feb 24
Ducks Deal Away O’Brien to Lightning
The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenceman Shane O’Brien and a third round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for goaltender Gerald Coleman and a first round pick. This season, O’Brien has scored two goals and added 12 assists while amassing ...
Wednesday, Jan 3
Ducks Get Ric Jackman
The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Ric Jackman from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.