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Selanne ties Jarri Kurri for 19th All-Time

by Joseph Desjardins    March 6, 2012   |   Categories: American Teams

Jari was my idol when I was growing up. His picture was on my wall. I learned a lot of different things (on) and off the ice from him. Later we became very good friends. It’s very special. Obviously, I … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with Anaheim

by Joseph Desjardins    November 30, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams

“We just seem to be dead between the ears. We’re not thinking. We’re not reading. Then it seems we pile on extra work for ourselves from our lack of execution by making a pass to a guy who is covered … Continue reading →

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Can Nashville beat Vancouver with Defence?

by Joseph Desjardins    May 2, 2011   |   Categories: Canucks

I guess the first clue that Nashville wasn’t going to be a pushover was their defeat of Anaheim in six games. The Ducks came into the first round with plenty of momentum and a top 5 loaded with scoring talent. … Continue reading →

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Selanne has second fight of career

by Joseph Desjardins    April 12, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams, Transgressions & Discipline

People seem to be getting a chuckle out of Teemu Selanne’s second fight of his career last Saturday night. The Kings were getting a little testy in their 3-1 loss to Anaheim in the final game of the season for … Continue reading →

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Leafs 0.3 chance of winning, Emery nomination and Ducks Weekend Horribilis

by Joseph Desjardins    April 4, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams, Leafs

Leafs and Flames almost gone According to sportsclubstats.com, after Sunday’s results (both Rangers and Sabres won) the Toronto Maple Leafs have a 0.3 chance of making the playoffs. The same site gives the Calgary Flames a 4.7 % chance of … Continue reading →

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Chicago in Trouble, Leafs get schooled and injury notes

by Joseph Desjardins    March 28, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams, Leafs

Chicago in Trouble The Ducks rolled over the Hawks on Saturday night beating them 2-1 in regulation. To quote Joel Quenneville, “It was a brutal loss.” Chicago has only 8 games left. None of these games are against their main … Continue reading →

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Big Night in the West

by Joseph Desjardins    March 24, 2011   |   Categories: Canucks, Flames, western conference

The west looks a little clearer after last night. Calgary lost to San Jose 6-3. Iglina had another goal in another stellar year in another Flames season to nowhere. Conversely, Anaheim showed they are gearing up for the post-season with … Continue reading →

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Anaheim’s next 3 games could decide season

by Joseph Desjardins    March 23, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams

Currently 8th in the Western Conference with 10 games remaining, the Ducks next 3 games may decide their season. They play Dallas tonight, Nashville tomorrow and Chicago on saturday night. A quick look at the standings reveal the importance of … Continue reading →

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Sugar Ray back with a bang

by Joseph Desjardins    March 21, 2011   |   Categories: American Teams

The NHL has named Ray Emery the 2nd Star for the week ending March 20th. Last week he won two games for Anaheim with a 0.99 goals against average and a .968 save percentage. His 2-1 victory over St. Louis … Continue reading →

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