Only two games into the 2013 NHL Playoffs and the craziness has already begun. With it being seemingly anyone’s Stanley Cup this time around, there’s a lot to take in. Here are three things we have learned so far: 1. Every Series is Up for Grabs With the San Jose Sharks’ dramatic comeback win in overtime over the Vancouver ... Read More »
Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf signs an eight contract extension with Anaheim on Friday. The discussion coming into the shortened season was whether the Ducks were going to be able to re-sign their captain. There were concerns as to whether Getzlaf would sign a new contract with the Ducks or test free agency. Getzlaf started his career with the Ducks, ... Read More »
The NHL season is set to begin today in Vancouver for the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks. Over the next 99 days, the Ducks play 48 games. With the shortened season, it is hard to believe that a team that finished in 13th place in the Western Conference last season will improve. With that in mind, the Ducks have the ... Read More »
The Ducks Center Nick Bonino is skating on the second line just after the first workout. The potential change allows Bonino to skate with the likes of Bobby Ryan and Teemu Selanne. The move appears to have shifted Saku Koivu to a potential third line with newcomer Dan Winnik and Andrew Cogliano. Bonino made his debut on March ... Read More »
Despite the official 48-game schedule not being released until the NHL players’ union ratifies the new collective bargaining agreement, sources told the Orange County Register that the Anaheim Ducks will begin their season on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. The game is one of 13 that will take place on the NHL’s de facto opening night of Jan. 19 ... Read More »
The NHL has always been the least popular sport of the four major leagues in the United States. The NFL, MLB, and the NBA have far surpassed professional hockey in popularity. This is partly due to the warm climate out west, but also because most of did not grow up with hockey even in our background. But also this has ... Read More »
The NHL has officially cancelled all games through the end of the November. It is now certain that there will not be a complete season of professional hockey this year. The NHL’s last offer to the NHLPA was a 50-50 revenue split which the players refused. Now that the players are signing contracts overseas, it is looking very dismal for ... Read More »
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