Monthly Archives: November 2010

Ducks 2, Kings 0.

An uninspiring game, until this happened: 

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Selanne eyes return Monday, and other notes.

Teemu Selanne was in a jovial mood Sunday, which usually isn’t news. But with a groin injury keeping the right wing out of the last three games, it was a welcome sight inside Honda Center. The Ducks host the Kings … Continue reading

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Big weekend for Gardiner, Schultz at UW.

Two of Anaheim’s 2008 draft picks had huge offensive performances for the University of Wisconsin a the College Hockey Showcase on Friday and Saturday. Defensemen Jake Gardiner and Nick Schultz, drafted 17th (first round) and 43rd (second round), respectively, combined … Continue reading

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Ducks 6, Phoenix 3.

The only certainty at the moment in the Pacific Division is that you can’t be certain about anything in the Pacific Division. All five teams are separated by two points, thanks to the Ducks’ 6-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes … Continue reading

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Lupul could suit up tonight – for Syracuse.

Ducks winger Joffrey Lupul has been assigned to the Syracuse Crunch on a long-term injury conditioning loan. Under this scenario, Lupul can play up to three games for the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate. Syracuse has a road game tonight … Continue reading

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Chicago 4, Ducks 1.

The Ducks’ brand-new jerseys weren’t the solution to end their five-game losing streak. They just made the players look better in loss number six. Jonas Hiller was pulled midway through an unsightly third period in which the Blackhawks scored three … Continue reading

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Lupul on the mend.

Were it not for his seldom dormant Twitter account, Joffrey Lupul could be mistaken for the loneliest hockey player on the planet. He hasn’t played in a game since Dec. 8, 2009. His well-documented rehab from back surgery, and the … Continue reading

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Chipchura activated; still no timetable for Lupul; Selanne leaves practice.

Kyle Chipchura was cleared to play after passing his most recent neuropsych test. The Ducks center, who suffered the second concussion of his career on Oct. 30, skated on a line with Todd Marchant, Aaron Voros and George Parros in … Continue reading

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Bickel traded to Rangers in swap of minor-league defensemen.

Defenseman Stu Bickel, a Ducks farmhand since 2008, has been traded to the New York Rangers for minor-league defenseman Nigel Williams. Williams, 22, has one assist in 12 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ American Hockey League affiliate. … Continue reading

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Carter traded to Carolina for two minor-leaguers.

The Ducks have traded Ryan Carter to the Carolina Hurricanes for minor-league forwards Matt Kennedy and Stefan Chaput. Kennedy and Chaput were both playing for the Hurricanes’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, and can expect to report to … Continue reading

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