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The season may be over for the Anaheim Ducks, but the expansion draft and regular NHL draft are coming up. The Ducks did make some decisions this week regarding their coaching staff. Most of the staff will return next season with Randy Carlyle getting an extension. Paul MacLean will not return as his contract was not renewed.On this show we talk about the coaching moves, the two upcoming drafts, and the Stanley Cup Final. We also provide some injury updates and how they will affect the decisions the Ducks will have to make in the coming weeks.

The Anaheim Ducks season came to an end last night as they lost 6-3 in Game 6 against the Nashville Predators. On this show, we talk about the Ducks series against the Predators and analyze the Ducks play over the course of the six games. With the Ducks season over, we turn our attention to the offseason by looking at possible trades, the expansion and regular drafts. We discuss the Ducks organization from the GM Bob Murray and Coach Randy Carlyle to all the players.

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames in four games in the first round. In round two, the Ducks then beat the Edmonton Oilers in seven games and now are set to face the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference Final.On this show, we break down the regular season between the Ducks and Predators. We also look at both the Ducks and Predators playoff performances so far as part of our Western Conference Final preview. The Ducks are still missing a few players from their lineup. According to GM Bob Murray, it appears Kevin Bieksa could be back soon. Patrick Eaves is working out and might return at some point this series. Murray also said Clayton Stoner is an available option.

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Calgary Flames in four games, sweeping them out of the first round of the playoffs. The Ducks are now set to face the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers knocked the San Jose Sharks out of the playoffs in six games. On this show, we break down the regular season numbers between the Ducks and Oilers. We look at both the Ducks and Oilers playoff performances so far as part of our second round preview. We provide several player updates including Cam Fowler, Clayton Stoner, and Simon Despres. Lastly, we take a look at the other three playoff series and share our thoughts on who will prevail in each matchup.

The Anaheim Ducks have a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Calgary Flames. Despite the huge series lead, each game has been decided by one goal. On this show, we talk about who has played well this in this series and which players have had surprise performances. We discuss whether John Gibson should continue to be the starting goalie or if Jonathan Bernier should start a game or too. We take a look around the league and share our thoughts on the other series currently being played.

The Anaheim Ducks clinched their 5th straight Pacific Division title. They are set to face the Calgary Flames in Round 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On this show, we talk about how the Ducks won the Pacific Division in the final days of the regular season. We share our thoughts on the Nick Ritchie suspension and Cam Fowler injury. We also preview the Ducks playoff matchup against the Flames. Lastly, we talk about all the other matchups around the league and give our predictions for each series.

The Anaheim Ducks had an intense week of hockey against Canadien opponents. They went on the road winning two games and also losing two games. During the road trip the Ducks temporarily lost control of their own destiny for the Pacific Division title, but then they retained it courtesy of the Calgary Flames. The Ducks beat the Flames on the road and then again at home for the 25th time in a row during the regular season. The Ducks win streak at home against the Flames is longest active streak currently in the NHL.The biggest concern for the Ducks right now is the health of their defensive core. Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen were both injured in the Ducks overtime loss to Edmonton. Cam Fowler was injured in the recent physical game against Calgary. The Ducks are also without Korbinian Holzer, who had to return home to Germany for personal reasons. On this show, we talk about the Pacific Division playoff picture, player injuries, and the Olympics.

The Anaheim Ducks have won four games in a row and now find themselves in first place in the Pacific Division. The San Jose Sharks have lost six in a row making the Pacific Division a toss up between them, Anaheim, Calgary, and Edmonton. The Ducks do control their own destiny as they hold a two point advantage over San Jose and Edmonton. One reason for the Ducks success has been the captain Ryan Getzlaf, who was named the 3rd star of the week by the NHL. He had seven assists in his last three games. Another reason for the Ducks winning ways has been Jonathan Bernier who has gone 8-0-1 since his regulation loss back on March 5th to Vancouver. He had a 1.64GAA and .944 SV% during that time span. On this show, we discuss the Ducks playoff chances, roster moves, player updates, and more!

This past week the Anaheim Ducks went 3-0-1 in their last four games. They now only sit four points behind the San Jose Sharks with 10 games remaining in the season. The Ducks have leaned on Jonathan Bernier recently with John Gibson dealing with a lower body injury. Gibson came back and played in the previous week against St. Louis, but appears to have reaggravated his injury.The question for Randy Carlyle is if Gibson is healthy before the season ends, then will he go with him in net or continue with Bernier who has gone 5-0-1 in his last six starts. On this show, we talk about the Ducks goalie situation and the importance of the final weeks of the season.

The Anaheim Ducks didn't make any major moves when the NHL trade deadline came. They have gone 3-2-0 since then and are battling it out with Calgary and Edmonton for second and third place in the Pacific Division.On this show we talk about the Ducks chances of finishing the season strong and how far will they go in the playoffs. The Ducks just got back John Gibson from injury and Antoine Vermette from suspension. The question is will a healthy Ducks team with just the addition of Patrick Eaves be enough for the Ducks to make a deep run this postseason?

The Anaheim Ducks acquired Patrick Eaves from the Dallas Stars for a 2017 2nd round draft pick last week. The move was to help improve the Ducks offense and power play, but many feel it isn't enough if Anaheim wants to go deep in the playoffs this postseason. The Ducks enter their bye week two points behind Edmonton for second place in the Pacific Division.The question for the Ducks is will they go big this trade deadline or not? Bob Murray doesn't usually go big at the trade deadline and this year he said he didn't want to trade any defenseman for a rental player. On this show, we discuss possible trade partners and options for the Ducks. We also discuss several trades that have already happened in the past couple of days and how some may affect the Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks General Manager Bob Murray isn't interested in trading for rental players come this NHL trade deadline. Murray's phone has started to ring and he has plenty of depth on a young blueline to make a move. The Ducks have six defensemen who are 25 or under: Cam Fowler, Sami Vatanen, Josh Manson, Hampus Lindholm, Brandon Montour, and Shea Theodore.On this show, we talk about who the Ducks may trade from their blueline. Murray could trade Vatanen in order to bring ina long-term forward instead of a rental. Montour and Theodore could also be options as Murray has received phone calls on both. With the expansion draft coming in the future, Murray could also trade Manson in order to avoid losing him in the draft for nothing.We explore all these options on this podcast. We also cover the new forward line combinations, how Anaheim can improve in the final months of the season, and their chances in the postseason.

The Anaheim Ducks placed Clayton Stoner on the Long-Term Injury Reserve(LTIR) per CapFriendly.com. Stoner had abdominal surgery in December and was slated to be out 4-6 weeks, but now it appears it will be longer. Anaheim currently has about $2.8 million in cap space as the trade deadline approaches.On this week's podcast, we explore some trade partners the Ducks could make deals with. Anaheim had struggled with scoring goals consistently in the recent weeks and a trade for a scoring forward appears imminent. We cover injury news and how it will affect potential trades for the Ducks. We also look at the rest of the road trip and discuss how the Ducks can generate more offense. Lastly, we share our thoughts on how far this Ducks team can go in the playoffs this season.

The Anaheim Ducks came out of the All-Star break receiving some good news today. Jakob Silfverberg was at practice skating with contact and Nate Thompson was present as well after being loaned to San Diego for conditioning. Thompson is still listed on the Long-Term Injury Reserve, but when he officially comes back there will be cap issues for Anaheim.Per Capfriendly.com, if Thompson is activated then the Ducks would have only about $200,000 left in cap space. On this podcast, we discuss some options which are available to Anaheim. The Ducks could send some a forward down to San Diego to create some breathing room. Anaheim could also look to trade a defenseman or even possibly Jonathan Bernier. The Ducks did recently acquire Jhonas Enroth and sign Ryan Faragher giving them six goalies in the minor league system(San Diego and Utah combined).

This past week the Ducks beat Tampa Bay and Colorado before losing to Minnesota. The Ducks lost two keys players, John Gibson and Jakob Silfverberg, this week to injuries. Silfverberg was knocked out of the game in Colorado and didn't play in the Minnesota contest. Gibson started the game against the Wild but had to exit early with an injury. Both have upper-body injuries and it's not clear if they will play this week.On this show, we talk about the how the Ducks will have to adjust if Silfverberg or/and Gibson miss significant time. With the All-Star game coming up the timing of these injuries work in Anaheim's favor. We also talk about the format of the All-Star Game and some of the activities leading up to it. Additionally, we also talk about some trade rumors, the Ducks watch party with the NHL Centennial Fan Arena trailer, and we listen to the audio of the hilarious goal call by Craig Elsten of the San Diego Gulls! Don't miss out and listen to the show this week!

After a wild win against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Ducks focused on defense and continued to do for the past few weeks. Anaheim has gone 5-1-1 in their last seven games. The Ducks have only given up seven goals during that span and also shutout their opponents three times. John Gibson picked up two shutouts and Jonathan Bernier recorded his first as a member of the Ducks.One area the Ducks could improve on is the power play. Anaheim has only gone 1-for-20 in their last seven games. The Ducks have also struggled in overtime play going 1-8 in the extra session this season. On this show, we take a look at both and how the team can improve each moving forward.Recently the Ducks sent Shea Theodore and Stefan Noesen back to San Diego. Anaheim also acquired Jhonas Enroth from the Toronto Maple Leafs. We analyze these recent moves and how they will impact possible future moves as the trade deadline approaches. Lastly, we talk about the new Adidas jersey policy and Kevin Boyle's new mask.

This past week the Anaheim Ducks played three games at home without their captain Ryan Getzlaf. The Ducks went 2-1-0, winning two games against Detroit and Arizona. They dropped the most recent game to Minnesota. This season the Ducks are 4-2-0 when Getzlaf hasn't played. At today's practice head coach Randy Carlyle focused on the power play unit, which went 0-for-10 this week without Getzlaf. For the season the Ducks are 5-for-19 on the power play when Getzlaf hasn't played in a contest. Getzlaf and Nate Thompson both skated together at practice before the team hit the ice. Carlyle hopes Getzlaf will skate with the team tomorrow. Thompson is still approximately at least month away from being ready.On this week's podcast, Eddy and I talk about the Ducks play with Getzlaf. We take a look at the younger players that are having an impact on the Anaheim roster. We also discuss the World Junior Championship and how Anaheim's prospect Tory Terry helped them earn gold. Additionally, we look at how Randy Carlyle has performed so far this season and how Anaheim can improve for the second half of the season.

The Anaheim Ducks finished the month of December mainly on the road with eight of their final nine games away from Honda Center. The Ducks had a pattern of exchanging wins and losses almost every other night. Anaheim then started the new year with a wild victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The game featured everything from a jerseyless fight, a hat trick, overtime, shootout, and even an appearance by Teemu Selanne.On this show, we discuss the Ducks up and down ride this season. We cover several topics from splitting up Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry to playing seven defensemen and the overtime struggles. We give a mid-season report covering who has done well and who has disappointed for Anaheim. Lastly, we analyze the strengths and weakness of the Ducks team so far.

This past week the Anaheim Ducks started a six-game road trip playing against Dallas, Boston, and Detroit. The Ducks went 1-2-0 and gave up 15 goals in just those three games. On this show, we talk about Anaheim's issue with giving up goals in bunches. We analyze the play fo the goalies and team defense recently.With the trade deadline starting to appear on the horizon, we discuss trade rumors around the league. We look at possible players the Ducks may want to pursue and who they may be willing give up in a future move. Last week it was announced that Ron Wilson had a stroke and was recovering. We provide an update on him while looking back at his days as the first head coach of the Mighty Ducks. We also look back at the rivalry between the Ducks and Red Wings as Anaheim played their final game at The Joe this past Saturday.

The Anaheim Ducks find themselves on a three-game winning streak, defeating Carolina, San Jose, and Ottawa. Anaheim has been getting the job done with almost half of the forward lineup coming from their San Diego Gulls AHL affiliate team. Joseph Cramarossa, Stefan Noesen, Ondrej Kase, Nick Ritchie, and Logan Shaw have filled the third and fourth lines.On this show, we talk about how the Ducks have had to rely on the young players from the Gulls. We discuss the success the younger players are experiencing as Anaheim's line combinations have started to become more consistent recently. We analyze the recent move of sending Ryan Garbutt down to San Diego and discuss potential trade scenarios as the NHL trade deadline begins to appear on the horizon.

The Anaheim Ducks finished their Western Canada trip going 1-1-1. They defeated the Vancouver Canucks and earned one point in an overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks then finished the trip with a terrible loss at the hands of the Calgary Flames.On this week's show, we look at the Ducks struggles in overtime and in secondary scoring. Anaheim has yet to win a game in overtime this season. The Ducks have gone into overtime five times, losing four times during 3-on-3 play and once in the shootout. We take a look the lineup and discuss how some changes could be made to provide more offense. The Ryan Kesler line has been dominant in producing goals, but there is a drop off from the rest of the team's forwards excluding Rickard Rakell.We also talk about several former Ducks on this show, including Travis Moen, J.S. Giguere, and Patrick Maroon.

This past week the Anaheim Ducks went 1-1-1 in their three contests. They lost in a marathon shootout to the New York Islanders 3-2. The Ducks lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 and then beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2. Each game involved a controversial call involving a scoring play.On this week's show, we talk about each play and discuss whether the NHL officials made the correct call or not. We talk about the Ducks performance during these three games and how they responded to the officiating. We talk about the Ducks lineup, player movement, and the expansion draft.Lastly, we talk about Las Vegas' new team name, the Vegas Golden Knights and also share our thoughts on the Florida Panthers firing head coach Gerard Gallant.

Last season when the Anaheim Ducks turned around their season it was in large part due to the fact of having three lines that could score. This season it's been the Ryan Kesler line the has provided the most goals with 19. Kesler leads the team with eight goals. Jakob Silfverberg has six goals and Andrew Cogliano has five. The Ryan Getzlaf line has nine goals and the Antoine Vermette line has 11 goals. On this show, we talk about the Ducks amazing 20-0-1 record at home since Kesler joined the team. Anaheim is also 6-0-0 this season when Kesler has scored a goal. We look at the Anaheim lineup discussing who has been performing well and who hasn't. We share our thoughts on how the lineup could be tweaked to achieve maximum potential.We also discuss the new 'John Scott Rule' for the NHL All-Star voting and take a look at what the new Las Vegas team's name could be.

The Anaheim Ducks saw the return of Hampus Lindholm this week on their road trip. The Ducks went 1-1-1 on the trip ending it with a blowout loss to the Nashville Predators. Of the 16 games the Ducks have played this season, seven of them have been either big wins or big losses.On this show, we discuss how the Ducks have struggled with being consistent. We talk about the scoring disparity in some contests and how the Ducks can improve to avoid letdowns in any given period. We also look at the Ducks overtime woes, as they haven't won in overtime so far this season.In a surprise move to some, the Ducks placed Chris Wagner on waivers today. We analyze this move and how it will impact the lineup. We also evaluate the Ducks current performance through the first 16 games of the season.

Hampus Lindholm is set to return this week(finally!) as the Anaheim Ducks hit the road. Lindholm posted a photo of himself in flight on his Instagram account.On this week's show, we talk about Lindholm's impact and how the team will play on the upcoming three-game trip. We cover a variety of topics including the goalies, the lineup chemistry, and Anaheim's overall performance in the past week. We also talk about possible trade options in the next few months.We end the show with a segment on the Ducks prospects. Last year's draft picks Max Jones, Sam Steel, and Tyler Soy have all been performing well. We also talk about Julius Nattinen's ridiculous between the legs goal and Brandon Montour's crazy shot output.

After starting the season 0-3-1, the Anaheim Ducks have turned it around losing only once in regulation over their past six games. The Ducks have gone 4-1-1 in their last six games with impressive wins over Vancouver, Nashville, and rival Los Angeles. Anaheim saw the return of Rickard Rakell, who dropped three points on the Kings last night in his first game back. General Manager Bob Murray was finally able to get Hampus Lindholm re-signed this past week and he should join the team soon. On this show, we talk about Rakell and Lindholm and how they will impact the lineup and any future trades later in the season. We also analyze the Ducks play through 10 games and how Randy Carlyle has been as the head coach so far.

The Anaheim Ducks started off the season dropping their first four games. The Ducks did turn things around winning their last two over the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks. But can Anaheim keep the momentum going? We address this on the show as we recap this past week's game and preview this coming week.On this show, we talk about Rickard Rakell's anticipated return, whether Hampus Lindholm will be resigned or traded, and the recent roster changes. We also talk about Teemu Selanne's participation in the Heritage Classic Alumni game.

The Anaheim Ducks have gone winless in their first three games(0-2-1). Coach Randy Carlyle has tried different lineups this past week in order to try to get a winning combination. The roster is constantly changing in Anaheim. This past week forwards Joseph Cramarossa and Mason Raymond were both placed on waivers. The Ducks claimed Emerson Etem off waivers from Vancouver and finally re-signed Rickard Rakell. Defensively, Simon Despres was injured in the season opener causing Carlyle to shuffle defensive pairings in the last two games.This week we analyze Anaheim's three losses and preview this week's upcoming games. We talk about the roster moves and some possible line combinations that could help the Ducks moving forward.

The Anaheim Ducks roster has been narrowed down in the past week. On this show, we talk about who could make the final roster.We look at the possible starting lineup and line combinations the Ducks may go with. We also discuss the Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell situations. Lastly, we analyze what moves the Ducks could look to do as the season approaches.

With Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell still unsigned, opportunities await younger players to make the Anaheim roster. This past weekend the Anaheim Ducks camp officially started and plenty of new faces were present for the practices and scrimmage.We recap the Ducks camp and discuss what players could potentially make the Anaheim roster. We look at the Lindholm and Rakell situations and how their prolonged contract negotiations could affect Anaheim early on in the season. Additionally, we talk about the Jacob Trouba situation in Winnipeg and how it could impact what happens with Lindholm and Rakell.Make sure to listen towards the end for contest giveaway for two tickets to opening night!

The World Cup of Hockey exhibition games are underway. On this show, we talk about the format of the tournament and analyze each group. We take a look at all eight teams, providing our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each. We discuss who we think will win each group and make it to the final round.We also talk about the Ducks players in the tournament and how they have performed so far. Rickard Rakell became ill and we mention how this may affect his future participation in the tournament.

This week the Anaheim Ducks announced Jakob Silfverberg will be the Wild Wingers Kids Club captain. In the past, previous captains have been traded. On this show, we discuss whether Silfverberg can break the alleged curse and how we think he will perform this season. It was also announced that Corey Perry will join fellow teammate Ryan Getzlaf in the World Cup of Hockey for Team Canada. We talk about both players, the Ducks chances next season, and we answer an interesting fan question about the fans.

The NHL season is closely approaching and the Anaheim Ducks have to begin considering their starting lineup because there are limited trade options available.On this show, we discuss the Ducks potential lineup and whether we think Max Jones will make the team. This past week the Ducks signed Max Jones to an entry-level contract.It was also announced that Hampus Lindholm will join fellow Swede Rickard Rakell in the World Cup of Hockey. We talk about both players and lastly, we look at the few trade options left for Anaheim.

This past weekend Teemu Selanne played in the Athletic Sports Fund of America's(ASFA) Fedorin Cup. Selanne was a last minute addition to the game and he didn't disappoint the fans. He nearly scored a hat trick and almost tied the game on the final shootout attempt. Current Anaheim Ducks Ryan Getzlaf, Andrew Cogliano, and Clayton Stoner also participated in the event.Selanne joins our show to talk about the Fedorin Cup, the Anaheim Ducks, his future, and more. We continue the show by providing updates on Antoine Vermette, Rickard Rakell, Tim Jackman, and Sudarshan Maharaj. We also discuss the World Cup of Hockey, Ducks night at Angel Stadium, and J.D. Power's recent fan study.

The Anaheim Ducks signed center Antoine Vermette to a two-year deal, but what's next for Anaheim?We address this question along with the impact Vermette will bring to Anaheim. We talk about the effect of bringing in Vermette will have on re-signing Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell. Additionally, we look at the Anaheim lineup and give a preview of what the offensive line rushes could look like.Lastly, we discuss Patrick Roy resigning as head coach of Colorado, the Fedorin Cup, and provide an update on the Las Vegas team name situation.

As the NHL preseason appears on the horizon, the Anaheim Ducks remain the only NHL team with less than 20 players signed for next season. Is Anaheim running out of time in acquiring more players for next season? There are still some options available in free agency and/or via a trade. We discuss the options and whether the Ducks should try to sign a free agent first or still look to make a trade first instead. We discuss the outlook of the team currently and what the lineup could look like.Lastly, we talk about the upcoming Fedorin Cup, Heritage Classic, and the Las Vegas team name issue.

This summer the Anaheim Ducks made a few trades with the Toronto Maple Leafs, re-signed existing players, and signed some new players. Despite the moves, the Ducks are still looking to fill their offensive lineup. Will the Ducks sign more free agents, make another trade, and/or bring up players from the San Diego Gulls?We explore all three possibilities as the Ducks look to fill the gaps in their lineup. We address the Hampus Lindholm and Rickard Rakell situations and how they affect Anaheim's decisions going forward. We discuss possible free agents who could be signed and potential trade partners.Lastly, we discuss the World Cup of Hockey, the Evander Kane situation, and our ticket giveaway contests.

This past week the Anaheim Ducks made four acquisitions. They signed free agents Mason Raymond, Jared Boll, and Jeff Schultz. The Ducks also made a trade acquiring goalie Jonathan Bernier from Toronto for a 2017 conditional draft pick.We discuss each transaction separately and their impact on Anaheim's roster. We look at potential moves the Ducks can still make through free agency and/or via trade. Lastly, we discuss how the available cap space and expansion draft are playing a role in the decision making process of Bob Murray.Our special guest this week is Max Jones, Anaheim's first round draft pick taken 24th overall this year. He talks about the development camp this past week, the style of game his brings to the ice, and his plans for next season.

The NHL free agent frenzy came and went this past Friday. Every team in the league was active that day except for the Anaheim Ducks. Several big contracts were signed by players like Milan Lucic, Andrew Ladd, Kyle Okposo, and Loui Eriksson. Forwards David Perron, Jamie McGinn, and Chris Stewart all left Anaheim and signed with other teams.We highlight some of the transactions from Friday and look at why the Ducks were so quiet. We discuss the potential moves Anaheim can make through free agency and/or via trade to replenish the forward depth currently lacking on the Ducks roster. We look at free agent forwards and goalies who are still available that the Ducks should target. Additionally, we talk about some teams who could be good trading partners for Anaheim. Lastly, we discuss the option of bringing up players from San Diego to start next season.

The Anaheim Ducks completed the NHL draft making six selections. In day one of the draft, the Ducks selected left-wing Max Jones(24th overall) and center Sam Steel in the first round (30th overall). Day two of the draft, Anaheim selected defenseman Josh Mahura in the 3rd round(85th overall), left-wing Jack Kopacka in the 4th round(93rd overall), center Alex Dostie 4th round(115th overall), and Tyler Soy in the 7th round.We discuss the Ducks draft selections and highlight some key moments from the NHL draft. Alex Dostie joins our show to talk about his draft experience and the future of his hockey career.We also talk about the Frederik Andersen trade, expansion draft, and Hockey Hall of Fame.

This past week the Anaheim Ducks made their first major re-signing of Sami Vatanen. The Ducks still have RFAs Frederik Andersen, Hampus Lindholm, Brandon Pirri, and Rickard Rakell left to re-sign. There are also several UFAs Anaheim has to consider.We discuss Vatanen's new contract and how GM Bob Murray may approach the remaining free agents. We discuss Murray's comments in regard to trying to keep Andersen and Lindholm. We talk about the impact of Claude Lemieux being both Andersen's and Lindholm's agent, weighing the pro's and con's in terms of contract negotiations.We address the trade rumors in regard to the goalies and defensemen, including the concerns of the fans as to who could possibly be leaving. In addition, we talk about the upcoming draft and the two AHL contract extensions of Joesph Cramarossa and Andrew O'Brien.Thank you for the fan questions, they help make the show!We dedicate this podcast show to all the dads out there. We hope you have a happy Father's Day!

The wait is over. The Anaheim Ducks announced today that Randy Carlyle is returning as head coach for a second time.We analyze the move to bring back Carlyle. We address the reservations that have been raised regarding his coaching style, past relationships with players, and offensive game plan. We discuss how Anaheim should move forward with a coach finally in place. In addition, we talk about the NHL expansion in Las Vegas and the Stanley Cup Final.Thank you for the fan questions, they help make the show!We dedicate this podcast show to Gordie Howe. Mr. Hockey is a legend in the hockey world and his contributions to the game will be forever remembered.

The Anaheim Ducks are still in need of head coach. It was announced recently that Randy Carlyle is expected to interview with the team. Other names that have been reported as potential candidates include Dale Hunter, Luke Richardson, Mike Yeo, Travis Green, Paul MacLean, and Trent Yawney.We discuss the possibility of Carlyle returning for a second time to Anaheim. We analysis the above list of potential candidates and share who the front runners could be. With the NHL draft and free agency on the horizon, we discuss how these events may affect GM Bob Murray's decision for a coaching replacement and offer some strategies he may implore over the next month or so.In addition, we talk about the IIHF World Championships, the World Cup of Hockey, and the Stanley Cup Final.

Recently some NHL teams made decisions about their coaching staff. The Ottawa Senators signed Guy Boucher as their head coach and Marc Crawford as their assistant coach. The Los Angeles Kings re-signed Darryl Sutter to a new deal. The Minnesota Wild were able to get Bruce Boudreau as their new head coach.We discuss all the signings and how they will affect what Bob Murray decides to do in Anaheim. We analyze the potential replacements, including Luke Richardson, whose name surfaced this week in the news as an option for the Ducks. We also talk about how the draft and free agency may impact Murray's decision.Lastly, we discuss the match-ups between the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins. We share our thoughts on each series and give our predictions on who we think will make it to the Stanley Cup Final.

Anaheim's GM Bob Murray completed the player interviews this past week and now turns his attention to finding a new coach for the Ducks. The list of potential replacements is sizable. We have an article discussing the potential candidates and a poll question for you to select your choice as new head coach. You can review the candidates and vote by visiting www.ducksnpucks.com.For Boudreau, it appears that he won't be out of job for long as several teams including Calgary, Minnesota, and Ottawa are interested in him. We also discuss the effect of Bruce Boudreau being let go as it relates to the impact on the leadership of the Anaheim Ducks. We also discuss other decisions that Murray is going to have to face during the summer. Lastly, we take a look around the league and discuss the other playoff series that are currently in action.

The Anaheim Ducks season came to an abrupt end after being eliminated by the Nashville Predators. Two days after the Ducks lost Game 7, GM Bob Murray relieved Bruce Boudreau as head coach of the Ducks. Murray held a press conference and is going to take time to find a new coach. This weekend he is going to focus on the players as they do their exit interviews.We discuss our thoughts on Boudreau being let go and who should be the next coach for Anaheim. We discuss the players performances and how they are accountable as well for Anaheim's trouble in the recent playoff appearances. We look at the roster and discuss what players could be staying and leaving for next season. Additionally, we talk about how the Ducks draft strategy may change based upon the coaching and roster moves that lie ahead.

After dropping the first two games, the Anaheim Ducks regained their form winning the last three games in a row. Tomorrow they look to close out their series against Nashville. The Ducks now control the series and advance with a victory in game six. The San Jose Sharks have eliminated the Los Angeles Kings and await the winner of this series.We discuss how the Ducks have turned this series around with their play. We talk about Frederik Andersen's role in net, the balanced attack, and outstanding penalty kill. Lastly we take a look around the league and share our thoughts on the other playoff match-ups.

The Anaheim Ducks lost the first two games of their series agains the Nashville Predators. The Ducks are now down 0-2 in the series and head to Nashville for the next two games.Is this mission impossible for Anaheim? We discuss Anaheim's chances of coming back in this series. We look back at the first two games and share our thoughts about how the games went. We also talk about lineup changes and game play adjustments that the Ducks need to do in order to get back in this series.

After a poor start to the season, the Anaheim Ducks turned it around winning the Pacific Division on the final day of the regular season. Eddy and Mike take a look at the final week of the regular season and analyze how it all unfolded. After a brief review of Anaheim's season, they talk about the current status of the team and their injuries. They preview the matchup against the Nashville Predators and share their thoughts on the playoffs.

Today the Anaheim Ducks find themselves one point out of first place in the Pacific Division and still control their destiny. The Ducks face Dallas tonight and then have Winnipeg, Los Angeles, Colorado, and Washington to finish the season. The past couple of days has been difficult for Anaheim with all the injuries that have been reported by the team. Here is a list of the current injuries: Kevin Bieksa(Upper Body), Simon Despres(Concussion), David Perron(Shoulder), Rickard Rakell(Appendicitis), Brandon Pirri(Upper Body), and Frederik Andersen(Concussion).On this show we discuss how the Ducks will push through the final week of play. We talk about the Patrick Maroon incident, all the injuries, and answer plenty of fan questions along the way. We also share our thoughts on Duncan Keith and Steven Stamkos as well.