Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a significant date for a Hall of Fame goaltender, an Anaheim Ducks legend, and for defensemen finding the scoresheet. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready
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As one of the younger franchises in the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks aren’t blessed with a lot of representation in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Currently, only seven players who have ever worn a Ducks uniform have gone on to be enshrined. Of those seven, only Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne are primarily remembered for
The Anaheim Ducks are coming close to the end of their season. They’ve had some good spells and some very bad spells, especially lately. But the future looks bright and better days should be ahead. Verbeek Speaks Up for Zegras Whether you refer to it as “skilling it up” or “hotdogging it up” or whatever
Ducks could have some more players to move as talks are quiet Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Teams that are looking for a bit of sandpaper could look at Anaheim Ducks forward Nicolas Deslauriers. Will Ryan Getzlaf consider a move at the deadline? Forward Max Comtois is controllable and could be available. If the Ducks can’t
Ducks are open to anything Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Anaheim Ducks have pending UFAs Hampus Lindholm, Josh Manson and Rickard Rakell. All could land the Ducks a nice return if they decide to move them. reported last week that the Ducks and Lindholm have started extension talks but there is no guarantee that
The Anaheim Ducks head back home to southern California after a short but densely-packed road trip. The trip included five games in seven days, including a pair of back-to-backs, and it knocked out four of the sixteen Eastern Conference road games the Ducks will have to play this season. The offense seemed to sputter at
Throughout the course of his 17-year career, Ryan Getzlaf has meant more to the Anaheim Ducks organization than perhaps even he realizes. Even on the night where he became the all-time leading scorer in franchise history, he was effusive in his praise towards longtime-teammate Teemu Selanne, the previous record holder for the Ducks. “Teemu was
In the latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we see the Anaheim Ducks continue to impress on all fronts, and an injury-riddled Washington Capitals continue to succeed with a lineup filled with rookies. We also take a look at a rivalry as old as the NHL, and players really step up for the Toronto
Free agency begins this morning at 9 AM PST. For the first time in his career, Ryan Getzlaf will be a free agent. The center has spent his entire NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks up until this point and while it initially seemed a foregone conclusion that he would return to Orange County, this
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Parise unsure about his role for the Minnesota Wild during their series against the Golden Knights and that may lead to questions about his role with the team moving forward. Meanwhile, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggests talks between Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers have gone sideways. Could the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray comments on rumors that Ryan Getzlaf may be on the move. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres have learned Jack Eichel is injured, but how long will he be out of action? The Boston Bruins are sitting Jake DeBrusk and the Columbus Blue Jackets have acknowledged they
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks aren’t going to be asking Ryan Getzlaf to waive his no-move clause. Does that mean a deal is out of the question? The St. Louis Blues would like to extend goaltender Jordan Binnington, but what is he worth on a long-term deal? Finally, there is trade talk
It’s been nine long months and Anaheim Ducks fans will finally see their team take the ice in a couple of days (at least on TV and social media). We don’t yet know what the season will bring in terms of team success, but there are three significant milestones Ducks fans can also look forward
The turkeys have been stuffed and the Black Friday sales have been confirmed. It can be difficult to find things to be thankful for, especially during a year that has been filled with as many unforeseen circumstances as this one was. Anaheim Ducks fans, in particular, are one of the many groups in sports currently
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is more talk about which Tampa Bay Lightning player might be moved to create cap space. In Anaheim, could the Ducks shift gears and go rebuild instead of being struggling contender? Are the Philadelphia Flyers still trying to move defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere? What are the Detroit Red Wings planning
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Werenski scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) The win pushed Columbus’ road point streak to nine games (6-0-3). Eric Robinson and Nathan Gerbe also scored, Pierre-Luc
The 2020 NHL All-Star rosters have been announced, and Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg has been named to the Pacific Division roster. He’s joined by Darcy Kuemper, Matthew Tkachuk, Mark Giordano, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Anze Kopitar, Logan Couture, Elias Pettersson, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Congratulations to Jakob Silfverberg for being named an All-Star for the
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist, John Gibson made 23 saves and the Anaheim Ducks ended the New York Islanders’ 17-game point streak with a 3-0 victory Monday night. Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The Islanders hadn’t lost in regulation since Oct. 11 against Carolina,