Monthly Archives: July 2010

Fowler inks three-year, entry level deal. Update.

The Ducks have signed first-round draft pick Cam Fowler to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 18-year-old will make $810,000 in base salary each year, plus a $270,000 signing bonus spread out over the three years. He joins No. 1 overall … Continue reading

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Ducks tap Elmira as new ECHL affiliate.

The Ducks have identified their new ECHL affiliate, agreeing to an affiliation with the Elmira (N.Y.) Jackals. Elmira is two hours south of Syrcause, making it the closest ECHL team to the Ducks’ AHL affiliate. “We are thrilled to be … Continue reading

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Logan MacMillan’s second chance.

Check out this nice feature in today’s Calgary Herald catching up with Logan MacMillan. The forward, who was recently traded to the Flames, thanked the Ducks organization for sending him home following his DUI arrest in January: “Anaheim did me … Continue reading

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Weller signs AHL deal in Manitoba.

Shawn Weller never saw time in an Anaheim Ducks uniform, but he played an important role in the organization last season. The 24-year-old left wing, who had spent most of his first two pro seasons with the Ottawa Senators’ AHL … Continue reading

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Bieksa-to-Ducks rumor takes an intresting twist.

The Ducks would like to add an established top-four defenseman, either through free agency or through trade, and the consensus from the rumor mill is that Kevin Bieksa is the top target. However, there are other options. The Toronto Maple … Continue reading

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Reports: Florida, Elmira candidates to become Ducks’ ECHL affiliate.

Since severing ties with the Bakersfield Condors, the Ducks have been searching for an ECHL affiliate closer to AHL affiliate Syracuse. According to reports out of Florida and New York, the Florida Everblades and Elmira Jackals are the leading candidates. … Continue reading

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Perry’s younger brother joins Crunch.

A.J. Perry, the 23-year-old younger brother of Ducks forward Corey Perry, has signed an AHL contract with the Syracuse Crunch. Perry spent last year with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies and scored 30 goals and 78 points (sixth in the league) … Continue reading

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Confirmed: Defenseman Syvret signs with Ducks.

Danny Syvret, a defenseman who captained Corey Perry’s London Knights squad to the 2005 Memorial Cup championship, has signed with the Ducks. Sportsnet.ca. First reported the signing Tuesday; the team confirmed the announcement Wednesday. Syvret will make $600,000 in the … Continue reading

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Etem, Fowler and Palmieri invited to US junior camp.

Ducks prospects Cam Fowler, Emerson Etem and Kyle Palmieri have been invited to take part in the 2010 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp, July 30 through Aug. 7 in Lake Placid, N.Y. A total of 44 players were invited … Continue reading

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Ducks acquire minor-leaguer Zaborsky.

The Ducks have traded minor-league defenseman Matt McCue to the New York Rangers for forward prospect Tomas Zaborsky. The 22-year-old Zaborsky, a native of Slovakia, has yet to reach the NHL since being drafted by the Rangers in the fifth … Continue reading

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