Orange County Register 18 hours ago
Ducks select forwards Maxime Comtois, Antoine Morand with first two draft picks
As someone who cherishes his first-round draft picks, Ducks coach Bob Murray was in a unique place and not all that comfortable with it. The Ducks didn’t have one to use on the first night of the NHL entry draft at Chicago’s United Center and so they had to do all their heavy lifting Saturday, […]
Orange County Register Jun 22, 2017
Ducks with some early home cooking on 2017-18 schedule, will visit Vegas on Dec. 5
The Ducks released their 2017-18 regular season schedule and there are two certainties that figure to come out of the big reveal Thursday. Fans can start planning trips, particularly for a quick flight or four-hour drive to Las Vegas. And Ducks coach Randy Carlyle can start quietly grumbling about the inevitable inequities that will pop […]
OC Register Jun 22, 2017
To keep coveted defenders, Ducks sacrifice Shea Theodore as Vegas takes Clayton Stoner
LAS VEGAS – Five days ago, Ducks general manager Bob Murray waved goodbye to Simon Despres and the rest of his large contract. And it became clear Wednesday that he had long been at work making another burdensome deal disappear. The cost to shed defenseman Clayton Stoner came with some pain as young blue-liner Shea […]
Orange County Register Jun 22, 2017
Boston’s Patrice Bergeron edges the Ducks’ Ryan Kesler for Selke Trophy
LAS VEGAS – Perhaps in other years with other finalists, Ducks center Ryan Kesler might have taken home his second Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL’s top defensive forward. But when it came to the voting from the Professional Hockey Writers’ Assocation, there was no dislodging Boston’s Patrick Bergeron from his virtual stranglehold on […]
Orange County Register Jun 8, 2017
Ducks winger Andrew Cogliano keeping eye on upcoming NHL expansion draft
ANAHEIM – Andrew Cogliano has played with the Ducks long enough to feel as if he has planted down roots with a franchise that gave him a defined role to thrive in. And they have come to bank on the everyday presence of the NHL’s current iron man. But will that relationship continue next season? […]
Orange County Register Jun 2, 2017
Coach Randy Carlyle gets contract extension from Ducks
ANAHEIM — Ducks coach Randy Carlyle has received a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season. The deal announced Friday also includes an option for 2019-20. Carlyle began his second stint in charge of the Ducks last year and immediately led the team to its fifth consecutive Pacific Division title. The Ducks also reached the […]
Orange County Register May 25, 2017
Ducks’ Big Three need others to carry more of the load
ANAHEIM – Now and in the immediate future, the Ducks will continue to be held up by their three pillars – Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Ryan Kesler. It is heavy lifting, especially when it’s a franchise that challenges for the Stanley Cup and sees itself continuing to do so. The Ducks have been on […]
