The Official Anaheim Ducks 2014-15 Thread

[gotbeer]

That must be like 20 goals the hawks have scored on the power play this series.

[Oz27]

Well ****, there goes that. Yeah we didn't show up, but damn the Blackhawks have been good too.

[Brandon]

It takes a particularly pathetic person to act the way you have in here today. It's Game 7, our season is on the line and we're stressed out of our minds. So any chance you stop being such a c**t?

 

Take some Midol you whiney chick.

[nate]

[gotbeer]

Right now, it's like watching the Angels play a college team.  Every so often the college team will look good.  But the Angels will always be in control.

[gotbeer]

So they are writing up a play in a TO, and Getzlaf skates away?

[Brandon]

First time I've ever seen Getzlaf back check all series

[gotbeer]

We need the 37 flat run right now.

[gotbeer]

Oh well.  Time to watch the Angels I guess.   

[AngelsFaninGA]

Saw this coming from a mile away, actually predicted a 5-1 loss. They never even bothered to show up for the last 2 games. I'll give Boudreau a break only because it's become clear we have bigger problems than coaching right now, namely leadership and goaltending. Andersen needs to be relegated to a backup role since he's proven he can't handle the pressure of the playoffs (like I predicted, lock for 4+ goals given up tonight). Would also be nice if we could replace Getzlaf as captain since he doesn't bother showing up, but that's a pipe dream so we're stuck with him. 

[Brandon]

Tough loss since the team was the better team all series outside of game 6 and tonight. Can't believe they didn't show up at all and that both home teams lost game 7.

 

Kind of bummed. We wanted to go to some SC games.

 

Blame YK for going to the game.

[gotbeer]

Saw this coming from a mile away, actually predicted a 5-1 loss. They never even bothered to show up for the last 2 games. I'll give Boudreau a break only because it's become clear we have bigger problems than coaching right now, namely leadership and goaltending. Andersen needs to be relegated to a backup role since he's proven he can't handle the pressure of the playoffs (like I predicted, lock for 4+ goals given up tonight). Would also be nice if we could replace Getzlaf as captain since he doesn't bother showing up, but that's a pipe dream so we're stuck with him. 

 

I didn't see a problem in Andersen's goaltending.  Look at the lines and who was scoring.  As I said before, look at all the goals scored the last two games.  All screens or inside the red dot, usually uncontested.  This really showed the inexperience by the D.  

[Corona]

Anaheim sharks. Pissed I paid to go to this game.

[AngelsFaninGA]

I didn't see a problem in Andersen's goaltending.  Look at the lines and who was scoring.  As I said before, look at all the goals scored the last two games.  All screens or inside the red dot, usually uncontested.  This really showed the inexperience by the D.  

 

D looked perfectly fine the first 13 or so games of the playoffs, and Andersen stunk in games 4 and 5 too. Gave up 18 goals the last 4 games. He simply cracked. Also, good goalies stop those shots every once in a while. He is what he is, a mediocre goalie who's not good enough to carry a team unless his defense is airtight, and even then not so much. 

[Oz27]

Well, that all feels like a punch in the testicles. What a heartbreaker. We kept them in the series and with the team they've got they were always going to make us pay. The likes of Kane, Toews, Hossa and Keith were huge, which is obviously a lot more than you can say for most of our leaders - at least in the back half of this series.

 

I really thought this was our year and the reality is that was wrong. We've got a strong young core and some really good players who should be able to cement themselves in the NHL over the next couple of years. With the right moves in the offseason we'll be back in the mix again next year, but that doesn't make this moment any less painful. For me the anger died awhile ago, now it's just hurt. It's such a deflating way for this amazing ride to end. But it has been an amazing ride and it's been cool to be able to share that emotion with many of the Ducks fans here, even if it's ended in such a horrible way. Thanks guys.

[Brandon]

Andersen was a boss outside of the two soft goals in game 5.

 

The team didn't show up and Chicago really did a good job defensively with the Ducks dump and chase offense in back to back games.

[AngelsFaninGA]

On the bright side, the defense is young enough to play the "our defense is too young/inexperienced" card for at least two more playoff disappointments. 

[tennischmp]

Can't allow a team like Chicago hang around in the series or they will make you pay which they did.

[tennischmp]

Kings/Hawks came out prepared in Game 7, the Ducks didn't. I was on the ledge about BB, now I am not.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Kings/Hawks came out prepared in Game 7, the Ducks didn't. I was on the ledge about BB, now I am not.

 

Heh, we played so bad the last two games that I have actually backed off on BB. He's not helping, but the problems start with the players. 

[gotbeer]

D looked perfectly fine the first 13 or so games of the playoffs, and Andersen stunk in games 4 and 5 too. Gave up 18 goals the last 4 games. He simply cracked. Also, good goalies stop those shots every once in a while. He is what he is, a mediocre goalie who's not good enough to carry a team unless his defense is airtight, and even then not so much. 

 

He did stop a lot of the those shots.  I mean are Ducks fan so stupid that when the hawks have what, almost 10 odd man rushes in the second period, that because he didn't stop all of them he is a crap goalie?  So far in this thread my question has been answered.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Kesler was the only one with heart today.

Next season, beauchemin can either hang them up or walk. I know he is looked at as a core player, but it's time. Give that money to Beleskey.

[gotbeer]

Well, that all feels like a punch in the testicles. What a heartbreaker. We kept them in the series and with the team they've got they were always going to make us pay. The likes of Kane, Toews, Hossa and Keith were huge, which is obviously a lot more than you can say for most of our leaders - at least in the back half of this series.

 

I really thought this was our year and the reality is that was wrong. We've got a strong young core and some really good players who should be able to cement themselves in the NHL over the next couple of years. With the right moves in the offseason we'll be back in the mix again next year, but that doesn't make this moment any less painful. For me the anger died awhile ago, now it's just hurt. It's such a deflating way for this amazing ride to end. But it has been an amazing ride and it's been cool to be able to share that emotion with many of the Ducks fans here, even if it's ended in such a horrible way. Thanks guys.

 

Looking at the numbers.  I think the only major unrestricted FA is Beleskey and Fleishman.  And I don't think the Ducks can re-sign Belesky no matter what.  As the playoffs have shown though.  Kessler, who has a year left till FA, should be extended.  

 

So if you are able to sign the unrestricted free agents.  That means pretty much Beleskey LW is your loss.  And maybe I'm drinking too much Cool Aid. But I think Sekac at LW can replace him on the #1a line.  

 

Fleishman would be replaced by Etem.  So you would need probably a #4 LW.  

 

Defense wise, Beuchemin, Holzer and Souray are FA's.  Beuchemin can be replaced by Wiesnewski.  

 

So it'll come down to if the top can step up.  

[gotbeer]

Just to add to the above.  Richie is a LW.  And Theodore is a L shooting Defensemen.  

[nate]

Well, thanks for the season Ducks and a legendary WCF.  Sucks it ends with another dud in a game 7.  Gotta get better.