Monthly Archives: June 2008

The Ducks’ free-agent front: ‘No news’ is ‘no news.’

There have been no 11th-hour deals by the Ducks (a la the Kings trading Lubomir Viznofsky last night to the Oilers) on the eve of the NHL free agency period. But since free agency begins at midnight, we haven’t technically … Continue reading

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Ducks buy out Bertuzzi’s contract.

Todd Bertuzzi is no longer a Duck. After a disappointing season, the Ducks have decided to buy out the remainder of Bertuzzi’s 2-year, $8 million contract. Word is they’ll take a cap hit of $1.3 million next year and if … Continue reading

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More Scott Niedermayer.

The highlights of Scott Niedermayer’s conference call with the national media today…

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Scott Niedermayer is returning.

He’ll play out the remainder of his contract, the Ducks announced today. Unconfirmed reports had him meeting with GM Brian Burke this morning to announce his decision. Niedermayer will speak on a conference call at 1 p.m. this afternoon.

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Henry Samueli suspended indefinitely.

Because Henry Samueli admitted in federal court Monday to participating in the illegal backdating of stock options with Broadcom Corp., Gary Bettman suspended the Ducks’ owner indefinitely today. The long-term outlook seems mixed.

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Brian Burke’s Straight-Talk Express

Ducks GM Brian Burke spoke with season-ticket holders at Honda Center after the draft and apparently was asked about the Toronto Maple Leafs rumors. His response, which I believe is the most concrete response he’s given yet: “It comes down … Continue reading

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And the Ducks’ 2nd first-round pick is…

…traded. To Phoenix. In what has to be the longest first round of any NHL draft in history, the Ducks traded to acquire the third-to-last pick, only to trade it for two second-round picks, Nos. 35 and 38 overall. A … Continue reading

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Jake Gardiner, the newest Duck.

Ducks take Jake Gardiner, a converted 6-foot, 173-pound defenseman, with the 17th pick. Central scouting had him at No. 23, so you could consider him a bit of a reach, but here’s the scouting reports: NHL Central Scouting’s Jack Barzee … Continue reading

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Ducks, Kings make a trade.

From cbc.ca: Calgary gets Mike Mike Cammalleri from the Kings, Calgary gets the Ducks’ 12th overall pick and the Ducks pick up the 17th selection from the Flames and the 28th from the Kings.Five first-round picks are in: Steven Stamkos … Continue reading

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Scott Niedermayer update

Brian Burke said Scott Niedermayer HAS NOT been given a deadline of tomorrow to decide whether or not he’s retiring. Niedermayer’s wife is close to giving birth, Burke said, and for that reason he’s willing to extend the deadline past … Continue reading

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