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The Octopus and the Orange

We all know that there will be somebody in the arena tonight that will be smuggling octopuses in there pants in hopes of them lobbing them to the ice after a Ducks loss. I must say I cannot wait for those avid Wings transplants to have to sit through a whole game with a smelly octopus's under the chairs wondering when they will be able to get rid of it after of which I predict will be a “sucky” loss.

Tradition, ah yes, more specifically hockey tradition lends it self to such idiosyncrasies of a fans imagination. The "Legend of the Octopus" is one of the most famous legends in hockey history. Red Wings fan’s thing it brings good luck.

The eight legs were purportedly symbolic of the eight wins it took to win the Stanley Cup at the time. The Red Wings went on to sweep both of their opponents that year en route to a Stanley Cup championship. The NHL has, at various times, tried to eliminate this tradition but it continues to this day.

So what about us? What do you think of tossing oranges to the ice. I mean as far as weight goes I think it’s about the same than some blubbery octopus? Anyone want to google it. The oranges on the ice could be easily smuggled by men, possibly some women.(front butts). Oranges Hmm? I don’t know. Okay if somebody wants to try it I swear I will love you forever. I would do it myself but I have no tickets to the game - I have my own hockey game I have to play in tonight.

So if anybody wants to get a little creative with this thought let me know. Anaheim needs it’s own traditions now. We are making history, we have made history, we are becoming one of the best teams in the NHL and are building a better team everyday. So good luck Ducks and I’m out.

Scotty G

Ducks - Let's Keep it that way

California hockey fans are alive and well. Don’t forget we have not seen a playoff series between two close native teams since 1969. The last time California hockey were this restless was when the Kings acquired Gretzky.

No doubt the team has been through a little adversity and doubt in the last ten games or so but a clear solid Game Four tells the story of triumph.

So in light of recent events I think we can all say... "Let's keep it that way." I have outlined a few unfortunate truths that seem self evident among hard core Ducks fans. Here are some truths. Please feel free to add any if you think of some.

1. The penalties against the “Big Bad Ducks” are ridiculously unfair. But hey, “Let’s keep it that way” this will help us pay more attention.

The Ducks seem to have learned some valuable lessons. Unfortunately, it took them all season to figure it out – taking penalties tire your offense too! Game 4 we only took 2 penalties and San Jose gave us 5 power play opportunities. Looks like we are being more careful now. If Coach Randy was telling them stop taking penalties they weren’t listening until now.

2. Generally the hockey population looks at Ducks fans as stupid and misinformed.

Tell that to the three Canadians who sat next to me during one Ducks game who when they saw a fight break out three rows behind me then said, “You guys are F’n crazy!” But hey, “Let’s keep it that way.” Thursday’s Game 5 I got two tickets on the glass for $100 each. If it’s not the most popular thing to do in Anaheim so what! I love Hockey.


3. NHL.com is the weakest on ducks coverage online and the Verses show “On the Fly” You watch a 4-0 Ducks victory against San Jose one of the best teams in the NHL and no love, no story, no banter on line or on Verses. Pathetic. But hey, “Let’s Keep it that way.”

Being the underdog isn’t so bad. It was sweet when we won the Cup the first time and it will be just as sweet this year. Bite me Heidi Androl and Bob Simpson. Heidi you’re a floozy. Stick to modeling and posing you do that much better. So okay, you just did a story on Perry at the beach, so what. Reminds me of all the make up calls the ref’s owe us. Perry a Beach Bum? That guy is whiter than my Butt. He hasn’t seen sunlight since last Summer. Can somebody tell Perry your supposed to surf not play with your sand wedge at the beach. I think he got confused when the locals refered to the “Wedge” and his “Golf Wedge”.

4. Giggy not playing so Hot. But hey, “Lets keep it that way.”

Hiller is getting some solid playoff experience. Giggy will be back we know this but Hiller is doing great.

5. Bobby Ryan is only a finalist for the 2008-09 Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition. But hey, “Let’s keep it that way”

Bobby might have deserved this Trophy his playoff play has been stellar. True hockey fans see it – he is on his way in being the best. Steve Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie just lost a terrible game but did have a record three shutouts during a four game winning streak. Kris Veersteeg of the Chicago Blackhawks had four shorthanded goals and recorded 31 assists. Personally I will take Bobby Ryan any day. For now, let’s not give Bobby any credit. It might just go to his head, “Let’s keep it that way.”

When all is said and done and we look at our playoff situation we may have the short end of the stick but we finally have stopped running our mouths and moving our skates. So with that said I hope I have made up for all the talking that the Ducks didn’t do after all the crap ref calls just leave that part up to me. Besides, I think they can hear me through the cracks in the glass. Anybody wanna sell some playoff tickets?

Wings Fly away with a Win

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!

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.

Ducks take it to Columbus

The ducks really played well against Columbus tonight, shots on goal were quality, smart, very little overpassing, and Getz really had some great shots on goal. Getz almost had a hat trick which was exciting to see.

As far as Getz's playing he needs to continue to take those shots and minimize the cheezie little passes he sometimes makes to players who just can't pick up on them. He is a great playmaker but I think his focus should be less on making the play.

This game showed that. He looked for the shot and thought first before he made a waisteful pass.

Another game note was Perros's feed to Bobby Ryan. Coach Randy said before the game that he is expecting more from Ryan than he did in the beginning when Getz and Perry were Rookies. That is why he is putting him in on offensive opportunities like special teams on the Power Play.

So in the end, great game! Great coaching on the fact that they wore out Columbus durinbg the first. This allowed us to pull through stong toward the end of the game because you could tell they got tired quick.

Also, the defense did great by keeping Nash at bay.

Fantastic Game.

Ducks and Columbus

Outstanding performance by our 2nd line and our checking line...Parros aside from kickin' ___ is playing well and we were waiting for the Gordie Howe hat trick tonite!!!

Getsy....was great!Kudos to Perry for doin' major grunt work tonite and setting the table for Getzy to have a great nite... with the set up that Perry fed to Getsy, my 80 year old mother could have rang the bell!

Passing was superb...we owned the Blue Jays who limoped out of town
outplayed,, outhit, and outgunned...the score didn't tell the story....little worried about Jiggy...last goal was a cheap one that he would surely want to have back!

Good start to capitalize on.

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