Monthly Archives: September 2009

Left wing Kyle Calder and defensemen Jassen Cullimore were released from their Pro Tryout Contracts by the Ducks on Saturday, giving the team’s younger talent room to breathe and further clarifying the picture on defense. Also Saturday, goaltender Justin Pogge … Continue reading →

Justin Pogge’s slim-to-nonexistent chances of making the Ducks’ opening-day roster vaporized in a 6-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The two teams will square off in the Ducks’ regular-season opener in seven days. Pogge was not helped … Continue reading →

Nothing to do with the Ducks, but an interesting story nonetheless. Ex-Ducks general manager Brian Burke, when he was still GM of the Vancouver Canucks in 2005, offered a two-way contact to Steve Moore. Moore is the player who has … Continue reading →

Rob Niedermayer is headed to the team that made his brother, Scott, famous: The New Jersey Devils. The free-agent forward, whom the Ducks chose not to re-sign in the offseason and was reportedly considering offers from the KHL, heads to … Continue reading →

Mark Mitera was assigned to San Antonio of the AHL today, further clearing the Ducks’ defensive logjam. That leaves nine defensemen still in training camp: Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Whitney, James Wisniewski, Nick Boynton, Steve Eminger, Luca Sbisa, Jassen Cullimore, Sheldon … Continue reading →

Ducks owner Henry Samueli’s latest appeal to avoid prison time was turned down Thursday in federal court. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday said it could not reinstate a proposed plea bargain that called for Samueli to … Continue reading →

Teemu Selanne scored on a sharp-angled shot past Andrew Raycroft 3:49 into the extra period, bailing the Ducks out in a game they lead 2-0. Corey Perry and Ryan Whitney also scored goals, and Jonas Hiller stopped 23 of 25 … Continue reading →

Phoenix forward Francis Lessard has been suspended five games for his hit on the Ducks’ Ryan Donally last Friday. The suspension spans the Coyotes’ final two regular-season games, as well as the first three games of the regular season.

The Ducks announced today that the club will host its “Meet the Team” event on Wednesday at [seven degrees] art studio in Laguna Beach. Beginning at 7 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to participate in a special wine tasting … Continue reading →

The Ducks are reporting on their team Web site that Ryan Getzlaf may make his preseason debut tonight. The report lists Getzlaf in his usual spot between Bobby Ryan and Corey Perry; Andrew Ebbett shifting to the wing on a … Continue reading →