Ducks News and Rumors & Drysdale’s Impact on Upon His Return
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In today’s edition, we offer the latest news and rumors on a number of Ducks, recap at the latest loss to the Winnipeg Jets, and look at Jamie Drysdale’s impact as he gets ready to return to the lineup.
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Ducks News & Rumors: Zegras, Gibson, Lyubushkin Trade Rumors
December 13, 2023 by Corey Abbott
The Anaheim Ducks free fall following a surprisingly strong start to the season has the team sitting just above the Chicago Blackhawks at the bottom of the overall standings. The Ducks own the third-worst points percentage (.370) in the league ahead of a four-game road trip, which begins Wednesday (Dec. 13) against the New York Islanders. The Ducks’ struggles will probably lead to general manager Pat Verbeek becoming a seller again, as the trade winds have been blowing around some prominent members of the team recently.
3 Takeaways From Ducks’ Disappointing 4-2 Loss to Jets
December 11, 2023 by Jordan Reinhardt
The early-season blues continued Sunday (Dec. 10) for the Anaheim Ducks, who fell to the Winnipeg Jets in the final stages of regulation. It was yet another close, winnable game that got away from them because of a few simple mistakes. These types of losses are perpetuating a stretch of results that are excruciating and currently offering little reason for optimism.
With 11 losses in their last 12 games, the Ducks ended the week with losses to the Chicago Blackhawks (Dec. 7) and the Jets. Let’s look at some positive and negative takeaways from the defeat as they get ready for a tough week ahead against some Eastern Conference foes.
Ducks: Drysdale’s Impact in Eventual Return From Injury
December 11, 2023 by Jordan Reinhardt
Jamie Drysdale, the cream of a healthy crop of young Anaheim Ducks defenseman, seems to be inching toward a return to the lineup. The timeline remains murky, as was the initial injury, but the fact that he’s resumed skating activities is welcome news for a team that can greatly benefit from the skills that he has.
The Ducks snapped their eight-game losing streak last week when they defeated the Colorado Avalanche (Dec. 2), but then lost the rematch (Dec. 5) and fell to the Chicago Blackhawks (Dec. 7). They’ve lost 10 of 11 and have many holes to fill and questions to answer regarding the lineup. Perhaps Drysdale is not the answer to all their problems, but his return is the start of a lengthy road back to consistent winning ways. Let’s look at where he can help this team out when he eventually returns.