Monthly Archives: March 2010

McElhinney offers some relief.

Posted on March 20, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Curtis McElhinney was in a Calgary Flames uniform for 50 games this season before he made even two relief appearances off the bench for head coach Brent Sutter. Seven games into his Ducks career, McElhinney has already replaced Jonas Hiller … Continue reading →

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Ducks 5, New York Islanders 4.

Posted on March 19, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Saku Koivu’s overtime goal completed a comeback from a 4-2 deficit against the Islanders. Koivu stole the puck in the neutral zone, beat a pair of defensemen and finished the rush with a goal on Martin Biron — his second … Continue reading →

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Murray on Wisniewski: ‘He should get suspended.’

Posted on March 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Here are Ducks general manager Bob Murray’s thoughts on Wisniewski’s eight-game suspension:   First of all, we love the way Wiz plays and we want him to play the game hard. That is how he has to play and he … Continue reading →

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Wisniewski suspended eight games.

Posted on March 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The NHL has suspended Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski eight games for this hit Wednesday night on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook. The court of public opinion came down on both sides almost as soon as the hit was levied. In … Continue reading →

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The correct Wisniewski hit video.

Posted on March 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

My apologies:

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Report: NHL reviewing Wisniewski hit.

Posted on March 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

James Wisniewski awoke this morning a household name (again) in Chicago. In case you missed his hit on Brent Seabrook in the second period of the Ducks’ 4-2 win over the Blackhawks last night, here is why the city of … Continue reading →

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Ducks 4, Chicago 2.

Posted on March 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

It may end up being a case of “too little, too late” for the Ducks, but beating the two best teams in the Western Conference in back-to-back games at least serves as a reminder of their potential. Three days after … Continue reading →

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Ducks eyeing AHL team in Syracuse?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

From the Syracuse Post-Standard: The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the Blue Jackets are close to finalizing a deal to move their affiliate from Syracuse to Springfield next season. That would put the Crunch in line to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Blackhawks are banged up.

Posted on March 16, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

It’s not just the hit that Alex Ovechkin laid on Brian Campbell Sunday that has the Chicago Blackhawks limping into Wednesday’s game with the Ducks. Campbell, in case you missed it, broke his clavicle and rib as a result of … Continue reading →

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Selanne, Getzlaf ‘questionable’ for Wednesday.

Posted on March 15, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The good news for the Ducks is that the injuries to Ryan Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne aren’t as serious as they could have been, considering neither was able to finish Sunday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. The bad news … Continue reading →

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