Evaluating the Ducks' Struggles & Latest News and Rumors
The Ducks have offered their opponents little resistance since the trade deadline and are limping their way to the 2023-24 finish line.
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Ducks Showing No Signs of Life During Latest Losing Streak
March 17, 2024 by Jordan Reinhardt
The Anaheim Ducks are inching closer to the end of a rather disappointing 30th NHL campaign. The end couldn’t come soon enough with the way things are going. During their current five-game losing streak, they’ve been outscored a dismal 27-5.
The Mar. 8 trading deadline coincided with and perhaps even precipitated a stretch of play exhibiting minimal sign of life. Outplayed and outcompeted at every turn, the Ducks face a difficult 17-game finish with a schedule full of playoff-bound or playoff-contending teams. Let’s look at the primary reasons for their recent struggles.
Ducks News & Rumors: Gibson, Vatrano, Zegras, Fowler & More
March 13, 2024 by Corey Abbott
The Anaheim Ducks started a four-game road trip with a 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday (March 12). The Ducks have dropped three-straight contests while being outscored by a 19-5 margin during that span. The latest edition of News and Rumors discusses mixed messages following an on-ice skirmish, revisits some trade deadline fallout, and highlights a couple of milestones.
Ducks 2024 Trade Deadline Grades
March 8, 2024 by Charlie Hiller
The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the Anaheim Ducks made several moves. As one of the worst teams in the league, the Ducks were in a position to sell off some expiring assets in exchange for picks and prospects to help build a stronger roster soon.
This is general manager Pat Verbeek’s third trade deadline steering the ship in Anaheim, and all have been as sellers. This obviously isn’t his fault, as he inherited a mess of a roster with bad contracts and declining players. After a few years of selling, Bob Murray’s influence on the current roster continues to diminish as Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg’s contracts are set to expire.