Giggy said at the end of the Wings/Ducks game that they were playing to lose rather than to win. Hmm? I give them more credit than that. Let's be honest Giggy has not been doing all that great lately and as each loss approaches his record he is apt to get a little more nervous.
The truth is that something is missing. I'm not talking about the players either we know the story with that. Half our team seems to have been pulled up from the Chops.
Perhaps our defiency is synergy, cohesion, or unfamiliararity with having a mixup in just about every line. I also think it would be fair to say that our top defensive players have really let up some. In the last few games I have seen numberous blunders by Scotty and especialy Pronger. The Dude cannot move those feet (or paddles).
We need a win. Selanne where are you? Hopefully he will be on the next flight out because we really need a booster on this long stretch of away games. We need the points.
As it is right now - we better find something within or it is quite possible the Ducks will not be in the playoffs. There are some teams in the league right now that are looking much better on the ice, in and out of the conference. The Wings looked like a top notch offensive team. Leathal on the shot. Passing is seemless. And what about San Jose. Need I say more...
Come on Ducks lets get back the will. On the flip side what is out of the Ducks control is this.
1. Pronger keeps on getting called on stupid panalties he just doesn't deserve.
2. We seem to have a defeatest attitude in the offesive zone.If it doesn’t go in we pout. If the rebound does not gain possession we collapse. If a shot goes wide we retreat to defense.
3. We need to shoot more. We need to take better shots too.
Lets go ducks!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ducks Battle Back!
I noticed far less Kings fans at last nights game. Let start by reviewing the game on the bright side of things.
Positively our second and third period was good. Our defense worked well with each other and we really didn't take too many stupid penalties. Bobby Ryan really performed especially on a smooth move over the blue line past Kings defenders in the third period. I even heard some Oooh and Ahhs out of some Kings fans - they were inpressed.
Solid Defense by no other but Scotty and special meantion to tough quick play by our little Ebbett. I think most fans didn't miss Perry and neither did the box. Moan really seem to fill Perry's shoes we should see how long that will go though.
The questions that plague this club now are that of the salery cap. We need some stretching room. And we all can say that room is not going to be from Bobby Ryan. He is here to stay.
With the news now that May is leaving. Well, quite frankly he is a place holder, with all due respect, he is a veteran, a leader, and a very grinding player. I don't think the Ducks relied on him much although he did have a role. Granted he did play a key role in the playoffs but we need to move forward. Such is professional sports.
I think there is new life in the Ducks bench. However, there are some key problems that I see in the coming future if we don’t fill the void. Lets start with the major, Selanne. He is a offensive special team machine and shoots the puck and scores a hell of a lot. Let’s be honest, it is his last year. So what then? We need to fill the offensive void. Selanne is out right now resting from a cut from his own skate above his knee. They say three weeks. I have a personal insider who has said he will be back in only two. I believe him. We need him. I think now we have even more confidence without him and I am sure Selanne being how competitive he is, he’s itching to get back.
Positively our second and third period was good. Our defense worked well with each other and we really didn't take too many stupid penalties. Bobby Ryan really performed especially on a smooth move over the blue line past Kings defenders in the third period. I even heard some Oooh and Ahhs out of some Kings fans - they were inpressed.
Solid Defense by no other but Scotty and special meantion to tough quick play by our little Ebbett. I think most fans didn't miss Perry and neither did the box. Moan really seem to fill Perry's shoes we should see how long that will go though.
The questions that plague this club now are that of the salery cap. We need some stretching room. And we all can say that room is not going to be from Bobby Ryan. He is here to stay.
With the news now that May is leaving. Well, quite frankly he is a place holder, with all due respect, he is a veteran, a leader, and a very grinding player. I don't think the Ducks relied on him much although he did have a role. Granted he did play a key role in the playoffs but we need to move forward. Such is professional sports.
I think there is new life in the Ducks bench. However, there are some key problems that I see in the coming future if we don’t fill the void. Lets start with the major, Selanne. He is a offensive special team machine and shoots the puck and scores a hell of a lot. Let’s be honest, it is his last year. So what then? We need to fill the offensive void. Selanne is out right now resting from a cut from his own skate above his knee. They say three weeks. I have a personal insider who has said he will be back in only two. I believe him. We need him. I think now we have even more confidence without him and I am sure Selanne being how competitive he is, he’s itching to get back.
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