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Ducks-Sharks: Is It All Just "Puck Luck"?

Although it's reasonable to scream "fair-weather writer!" at me—since I haven't published an article since January—I figured I should contribute some playoff observations now that the Ducks have quacked their way into the NHL spotlight...

Written by Bobby Russell about 7 months ago 273 reads 17 comments
Counterpoint: NHL All-Star Voting is No Laughing Matter

Having stumbled upon another article about the NHL's all-star voting, you might be wondering how many words will pass before the word "joke" is mentioned. In this case, the answer is 22...

Written by Bobby Russell about 11 months ago 224 reads 11 comments
Anaheim Ducks New Year's Resolutions

The above photograph is a great illustration of the Anaheim Ducks' season up to this point. Through 40 games, the Ducks have been shoved aside by weak opposition, and it's truly a miracle that they're still clinging to a playoff spot...

Written by Bobby Russell about 11 months ago 298 reads 0 comments
With Teemu Selanne Injured, What Adjustments Will the Anaheim Ducks Make?

While Teemu Selänne nurses a nasty injury inflicted by his own skate blade, Anaheim Ducks fans are collectively scratching their heads in anticipation of seeing the team's new line combinations...

Written by Bobby Russell about 11 months ago 158 reads 5 comments
Is Chemistry Important on an NHL Line?

I hear it from fans every time an NHL coach wants to reshuffle his lines."Don't split those guys up, they have great chemistry!""If we put him there, it will ruin the line's chemistry...

Written by Bobby Russell about 11 months ago 183 reads 2 comments
Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Blessings and Curses

We open this week's review with a paradox: The Anaheim Ducks may finally be settling down now that they have a new general manager and two new players. The team only played two games this week, so this review will mainly cover the week's news items...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 144 reads 3 comments
Brian Burke and the Anaheim Ducks: Departure and Legacy

Sometimes it's astonishing how quickly situations change. A year and a half ago, the Anaheim Ducks were sitting high and mighty. The team was poised for a promising future with a roster and organization that seemed likely to stay intact...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 352 reads 0 comments
Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Stars and Panthers Derail Winning Streak

The Anaheim Ducks put together an impressive winning streak last week, but it ended this weekend. Losses to the Stars and Panthers have left the Ducks frozen at fourth in the Western Conference, ...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 201 reads 0 comments
Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Getting Back on Track

The Anaheim Ducks have finally started to win some games after underachieving for the first two weeks of the season. This past week was full of some strange games, the strangest being Friday's ...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 87 reads 5 comments
Ducks-Red Wings: Anaheim Wins Fifth Straight Game

The Anaheim Ducks have won five games in a row. Their play has been solid lately, and last night they were rewarded with an overtime victory over the best team in the NHL.The Ducks are finally getting contributions from their scoring lines...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 268 reads 4 comments
Bret Hedican Signs One-Year Deal; Anaheim Ducks Preparing for Major Overhaul?

Another ex-Canuck has joined the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks have signed defenseman Bret Hedican to a one-year contract. Financial terms have not been officially disclosed, but the salary is said to be worth around $850,000...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 420 reads 9 comments
Ken Klee Placed On Waivers By Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks have placed Ken Klee on waivers as of 9:00 a.m. (PST) this morning. If Klee is not claimed by 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, the Ducks will reassign him to their AHL affiliate in Iowa...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 144 reads 2 comments
Ducks-Hurricanes Preview: Anaheim Needs Scoring Lines to Contribute

Last season, the Anaheim Ducks relied too heavily on Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry to provide scoring. This season, they are the only two players who can't seem to find the back of the net...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 402 reads 0 comments
Anaheim Ducks Should Forget Travis Moen, Revive Rob Niedermayer

Steve Reinprecht stared at the puck, chuckling at the opportunity that was handed to him. He flipped a pass over to Mikkel Boedker, who stared directly into J.S. Giguere's eyes as the puck crossed the line...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 430 reads 8 comments
Brian Burke: A Man Obsessed with Checking-Line Forwards

Last week, the Anaheim Ducks sent Bobby Ryan down to their AHL affiliate in Iowa. Ryan, who is affectionately known as "the guy drafted right after Crosby," has only appeared in 23 NHL games...

Written by Bobby Russell about about 1 year ago 616 reads 11 comments

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Bobby Russell Article Archive

Ducks-Sharks: Is It All Just "Puck Luck"?

Counterpoint: NHL All-Star Voting is No Laughing Matter

Anaheim Ducks New Year's Resolutions

With Teemu Selanne Injured, What Adjustments Will the Anaheim Ducks Make?

Is Chemistry Important on an NHL Line?

Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Blessings and Curses

Brian Burke and the Anaheim Ducks: Departure and Legacy

Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Stars and Panthers Derail Winning Streak

Anaheim Ducks Weekly Recap: Getting Back on Track

Ducks-Red Wings: Anaheim Wins Fifth Straight Game

Bret Hedican Signs One-Year Deal; Anaheim Ducks Preparing for Major Overhaul?

Ken Klee Placed On Waivers By Anaheim Ducks

Ducks-Hurricanes Preview: Anaheim Needs Scoring Lines to Contribute

Anaheim Ducks Should Forget Travis Moen, Revive Rob Niedermayer

Brian Burke: A Man Obsessed with Checking-Line Forwards

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