The Official 2016-2017 Anaheim Ducks Thread

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

Nice play by Fowler on the point

Edited October 16, 2016 by UndertheHalo

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

How much time are we giving Ritchie before we start freaking out about him being a massive bust ?  I feel like he better show something by mid November. 

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

Still in it boys.  This has been one of our more promising games against Pittsburgh in the last 4 or 5 years.  This game has been an ugly one for us most of the time recently.

[gotbeer 10,586]

4 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

How much time are we giving Ritchie before we start freaking out about him being a massive bust ?  I feel like he better show something by mid November. 

I don't think he's going to be a complete bust.  But he does seem like a 3/4 line guy.  Just his big body play style seems better for a grinding line.  But just my opinion, he spends a lot of time on the boards.  He should be more in the crease, doing what Kessler did on the first goal.  He'd block a lot of the sun in front of the goalie, and probably get more scoring chances.

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

I'm not out on him or anything but we definitely need him to be more then a 3rd or 4th liner.  The Ducks brass is counting on it.  I think your assesment of his skill set is spot on tho, he has the rare combo of a big frame and soft hands.  His ass needs to be absolutely parked in front of the net.

Edited October 16, 2016 by UndertheHalo

[gotbeer 10,586]

Nice save to start the 3rd by Bernier.

[gotbeer 10,586]

Sorenson.  Clear the zone man. 

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

I like our 3rd period here.  Hopefully we can break though. 

[gotbeer 10,586]

A better third.  But still a L. 

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

Expected the loss today.  I'm fine with the game they brought.  Hopefully they get into the win column tomorrow.

[Oz27 1,926]

We have to get Theodore in the f**king lineup, especially with Despres out. Also I know we aren't great Stoner fans, but he is a lot better than Holzer and it's frustrating seeing them giving Korbinian ice time.

[nate 9,120]

Bernier had that bad goal against but otherwise you can't complain about 41 saves.

[Keener 534]

Pretty entertaining game tonight guys.  Notice I didn't say well played.  I don't feel like either team will be too happy with their defensive coverage.  I know from the Pens standpoint they have given up way too many shots the first two games.

 

Bernier and Fleury were both pretty solid, though Bernier would probably like his wandering toe drag back. 

 

I just read the previous page, that sucks about Despres.  I didn't realize he was going through those issues.

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

Like some of you have noted, its possible that Depres is legit done as a hockey player.  The concussion stuff just wont go away.  I cant really think of an example of a guy who keeps having these issues so frequently and returning healthy at any point.  These sort of things always end up in retirement.  He doesn't even need to be hit any more to experience symptoms.  Seems like its just a matter of time.  Really unfortunate - I know some of us dogged on him last year, but I think a lot of his issues are related to his health problems.  Depres was a real talented player.  Didn't profile as a number 1 guy but definitely a solid 2 or a great 2nd pairing guy. 

Edited October 16, 2016 by UndertheHalo

[Pujols4MVP 677]

15 hours ago, nate said:

Ducks would be insane if they traded Lindholm

If it even happened, Murray would be fired instantly & all references to him having worked for the Ducks would be deleted from the records, he'd also probably go on a fishing trip with Luca Brasi.

[Pujols4MVP 677]

On 10/13/2016 at 9:07 AM, nate said:

Etem is back

Makes that trade for Perron look pretty nice.

So they got Etem back after trading him for Hagelin & then Hagelin for rental of Perron.

[gotbeer 10,586]

2 hours ago, Scioscia4MVP said:

If it even happened, Murray would be fired instantly & all references to him having worked for the Ducks would be deleted from the records, he'd also probably go on a fishing trip with Luca Brasi.

I'd trade Lindholm if he and his agent are dead set on Ekblad money.  There is no way the Ducks should or could afford give him that much. 

[halobob 467]

Oh no, we suck again!

[gotbeer 10,586]

Stoner is in.

And WTF Islanders.  Opening day, and a lot of open seats.

[UndertheHalo 10,673]

3 hours ago, gotbeer said:

I'd trade Lindholm if he and his agent are dead set on Ekblad money.  There is no way the Ducks should or could afford give him that much. 

while i'd hate to do it, I definitely agree. Lindholm has done nothing to deserve that kind of money.  He doesn't score at a spectacular level and he is definitely not a shut down guy at this point in his career.  He's gonna get paid on promise that has not materialized.  Ekblad has been in the league one less year and Lindholm hasn't matched him once.  If Lindholm insists thats what he needs, we need to cut bait and trade him for A LOT. 

Edited October 16, 2016 by UndertheHalo

[halobob 467]

6 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Stoner is in.

And WTF Islanders.  Opening day, and a lot of open seats.

The Islanders are struggling to draw fans in Brooklyn, I don't think they will be there long.  Almost every game (exception rangers) is below $10 on stubhub day of game.  

[halobob 467]

Fuck we are so bad.

[gotbeer 10,586]

I like how all our players were just standing there on that islander goal.

[halobob 467]

I'm really enjoying watching my team get out shot 11-0 to start the game.

[gotbeer 10,586]

Over under 2 periods before we get a shot on goal  /sigh