Looking at Impressive Ducks Rookies & Covering the Latest News and Rumors
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In today’s edition, we highlight the impressive starts for three of Anaheim’s rookies, take a look at Alex Killorn’s fits within the lineup, and give you the latest news and rumors.
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Ducks News & Rumors: Cronin, McTavish, Drysdale & More
November 8, 2023 by Corey Abbott
The six-game win streak of the Anaheim Ducks ended on Tuesday (Nov. 7) in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Still, Anaheim is off to an impressive 7-5-0 start to the 2023-24 season, and there is plenty to talk about.
Ducks: Predicting Alex Killorn’s Spot in Return to Lineup
November 5, 2023 by Jordan Reinhardt
After a stellar run with Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and company with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Killorn decided to trade the sunshine and palm trees of Florida for those of Southern California this past summer and join a young Anaheim Ducks team. Thing is, less than a month into his on-ice career with the Ducks, he broke his finger, and he’s been watching his new teammates on television or from the press box ever since.
The Ducks, so far, have fared well without him, but when he’s able to return, his two-way skillset, leadership, and hockey IQ will be a welcome addition to a lineup full of youngsters looking to learn from veterans who have done it all in this league. Killorn is one such veteran. Today, we’ll take a look at Killorn’s potential landing spots in the lineup as he nears his return.
3 Ducks Rookies Making an Early Calder Push
November 5, 2023 by Charlie Hiller
With the Anaheim Ducks (6-4) off to a surprisingly hot start going into November, we have to look at what’s changed over last season. New head coach Greg Cronin is proving to be leaps and bounds a better tactician than his predecessor. A renewed commitment to the defensive side has kept the puck out of their net and final scores much closer. Offensively, they’ve jumped up to 3.3 goals per game — middle of the pack, but a stark contrast from a 31st-ranked 2.51 a season ago.
While there’s plenty of praise to spread around, a lot of Anaheim’s strongest contributors have come from their group of rookies. The Ducks’ rebuild has finally started to see tangible results at the NHL level. Lukas Dostal, Leo Carlsson, and Pavel Mintyukov have been great to start the season, and all three could receive buzz for the Calder Trophy this year.
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 4
November 4, 2023 by Matthew Zator
Two Hockey Hall of Famers tried to be only the second player ever to accomplish a very impressive feat in the same game. Also, there were numerous National Hockey League greats who hit personal milestones, while great memories were made in New York, Anaheim, and Pennsylvania. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to revisit all the best this date has to offer.