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.