The Official Anaheim Ducks '13-'14 thread

[DB24]

I'd welcome back Saku with opened arms if he wants to come back. I just assumed he is going to retire when we win the cup.

 

Same here.

 

He’s definitely the key to the shutdown line…I hope they offer him a contract similar to Teemu’s.

[nate]

Absolutely try to keep Koivu.  He makes Cogs so much better.

 

I think Jackman is the only guy they have no interest in keeping.

 

I would think there is no doubt Hiller wants to stay.  I was reading that in the off season he doesn't even go back home.  He stays in So Cal cause he loves it so much.  Also notice his accent is almost gone.

 

Hell, seems like all of these guys want to stay.  Team is winning and the players love BB.

[nate]

Yonkman back to Norfolk.  Allen coming back?

[HaloCory22]

Ducks talking blockbuster trade involving a goalie according to Pierre McGuire on TSN radio just now. Starting to float around. I hope its not Hiller or Gibson. Trade Andersen or Fasth. Getting nervous!

[eaterfan]

I think it has to be Hiller or Fasth. I think Gibson is about as untouchable as you can get. Trading Anderson does nothing to relieve the salary situation and makes it imperative to resign Hiller or a back up goalie for next season unless you want Gibson rotting on the bench. $8 million (assuming Hiller gets about $5) is a lot to spend on the position for a small market team.

 

Hiller is hot right now but he's in the last year of his contract. If you can get a big price for him then trade him. I think his value couldn't be higher than it is now and he's playing a bit over his head. I think Fasth and Anderson can lead this team to the cup just as much as Hiller can. If they can get a really solid D-man or a scoring threat then they should do it.

[HaloCory22]

Some speculation that its for Ryan Miller. That would be something.

[eaterfan]

Wow, totally misread your post. I thought the rumor involved a Ducks' goalie. Miller makes total sense and will be moved by the deadline.

 

StL for Miller? Makes sense. I think they become instant favorites with him.

Edited January 14, 2014 by eaterfan

[HaloCory22]

It does also involve one of our goalies, Eaterfan.

[eaterfan]

I'm having a bad day. Reading all these things very quickly at work.

 

So a trade involving a Ducks goalie and Ryan Miller? Maybe a 3 way? I don't see how that makes sense for the Ducks. The one thing they don't need is a goalie upgrade.

[nate]

I would imagine that to be the case.

 

Fasth or Andersen to Buffalo, Miller to some other team.  Ducks get Weber and a pick maybe?

[mrwicked]

I would imagine that to be the case.

 

Fasth or Andersen to Buffalo, Miller to some other team.  Ducks get Weber and a pick maybe?

 

omg that would be insanely awesome.

[mrwicked]

not hiller.

"There's not a chance in hell that I'm moving Jonas Hiller," Murray told ESPN.com on Tuesday evening. "I'm tired of hearing about the rumors. I can tell you Jonas is not going anywhere."

 

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nhl/story/_/id/10294310/jonas-hiller-anaheim-ducks-not-traded-gm-says

[TeemuTrout]

I would imagine that to be the case.

 

Fasth or Andersen to Buffalo, Miller to some other team.  Ducks get Weber and a pick maybe?

 

Mike Weber? Why would the Ducks want Mike Weber?

[DB24]

I was hoping for Shea Weber.....lol

[DB24]

not hiller.

"There's not a chance in hell that I'm moving Jonas Hiller," Murray told ESPN.com on Tuesday evening. "I'm tired of hearing about the rumors. I can tell you Jonas is not going anywhere."

 

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nhl/story/_/id/10294310/jonas-hiller-anaheim-ducks-not-traded-gm-says

 

My thoughts exactly...no way we move him now. 

[nate]

Mike Weber? Why would the Ducks want Mike Weber?

 

He is a pretty damn good D man.

[nate]

Andersen recalled.  Hiller is sick.  Gibson making his debut tonight?

[HaloCory22]

**** yeah! I have seats in the 2nd row section 204 for tonight. PERFECT!

[nate]

Cogs is seriously on fire.

[nate]

Great article on ESPN about Fowler.

 

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/10298252/nhl-defensive-improvement-driving-cam-fowler-growth

 

One takeaway I have from this is how in tune BB is with this team.  It is hard to poke holes in any of his decisions... other than playing Sbisa.  Notice that the only rough stretch the Ducks had was when Sbisa was in there?  Anyway, Sbisa should be back soon.  Will be interesting to see what happens, why would you want to interrupt the flow of this team?  Same with Fasth.  I will be happy if we never see either of them play another game as a Duck.

[nate]

SEVEN minute 5 on 3?  Can the Ducks score 10???

[henry]

SEVEN minute 5 on 3?  Can the Ducks score 10???

 

I just posted that on the wrong thread....

 

...anyways, ya I have never heard of that before in my life.

[tennischmp]

They deserved it. Bunch of goons

[tennischmp]

Overlooked will be how great Anderson played tonight, especially in the 1st. Should have been a shutout.

[henry]

And that was a new team record with 9 goals tonight. That was a good old-fashion ass woopin.

Edited January 16, 2014 by henry