Quite possibly the least threatening division in the league, and yet still containing what are arguably the two most dangerous teams in the western conference, the Central is a land of contrasts. The Stars have a star at every position and a pipeline full of hotshot prospects looking to make a name for themselves. The Avalanche have star power, chemistry, and proof of concept … [Read more...] about And The Division Goes To…. Central Edition
Top 21 Under 21 – Anaheim Ducks Prospects – Defensemen & Goalies
The season has finally kicked off and another year of Ducks hockey has begun. With that new beginning also begins a new season for the plethora of talent in the Ducks prospect pool. In the last post we took a look at the forward group of the Top 21 Ducks prospects under 21. This time we’re rounding out the rest of the list with the defensemen and goalies. As a reminder, some … [Read more...] about Top 21 Under 21 – Anaheim Ducks Prospects – Defensemen & Goalies
A Fowl Feud: Yotes and Ducks
To the unacquainted, a rivalry between two teams with relatively short histories in now separate divisions seems unlikely. However in the battle for West Coast hockey, the unlikely pair of the Anaheim Ducks and the Arizona Coyotes surely have no love lost. Now look, writing for the Ducks and being a proud UCLA alumnus, I certainly have in me a lovely hatred of the second best … [Read more...] about A Fowl Feud: Yotes and Ducks
Pat Verbeek, Buddy – Are You Awake?
Over at the For Hockey Fans main page, I wrote about why General Manager Pat Verbeek should be involved in the trade rumors surrounding some useful players throughout the league, specifically Vancouver’s Connor Garland and Ottawa’s Mathieu Joseph. At first glance, they both seem like poor fits given their age, contract status, and overall production over the last few years, but … [Read more...] about Pat Verbeek, Buddy – Are You Awake?
ROUNDTABLE TIME! – Leo Carlsson to Make NHL Debut
With Anaheim’s 2023 2nd overall pick expected to make his debut tonight, we decided to do a quick run around to see how the AC Staff is feeling heading into one of, if not outright, the biggest games of the year. What do they expect tonight and what does this portend for the rest of the year? Let’s get to it! UCLAMaltese: I was absolutely shocked when I heard that Pat Verbeek … [Read more...] about ROUNDTABLE TIME! – Leo Carlsson to Make NHL Debut