Monthly Archives: February 2011

Matt Beleskey injury update; Kings-Ducks bullet points.

The Syracuse Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday that Matt Beleskey will need 2 to 3 weeks to rehab a shoulder injury, and that the forward might need surgery if the rehab doesn’t go well. Beleskey sustained the injury Saturday when he was hit … Continue reading

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On Ray Emery’s latest start, and what it means for the Ducks.

Ray Emery improved to 2-1 in his first three AHL starts Tuesday, earning the win in the Syracuse Crunch’s 4-3 win over the visiting Charlotte Checkers. Emery stopped 34 of 37 shots between regulation and overtime, then stopped 3 of 4 in … Continue reading

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Hiller still out; Koivu a game-day decision.

Curtis McElhinney and Timo Pielmeier were the only two goalies on the ice when the Ducks got back to practice Wednesday. No Ray Emery – he is still in Syracuse – and no Jonas Hiller, either. Hiller is eligible to … Continue reading

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Heritage Classic chat today.

Dear readers, I’ve accepted an invitation to participate in a live chat, hosted by HockeyPrimeTime.com, during today’s Heritage Classic game between Montreal and Calgary (starts at 3 p.m.). I’m extending the invitation to you – and to make it even … Continue reading

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Blues 9, Ducks 3.

In a battle of field goals, the Ducks got their rear ends kicked. The final scoresheet tells the story: The Blues wasted through Curtis McElhinney (11 shots, 7 saves) and Timo Pielmeier (12 shots, 7 saves) — who closed out the final … Continue reading

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Minneosta 5, Ducks 1.

The Ducks’ momentum officially took a turn for the worse Friday. If the excuse of a back-and-forth game against a high-scoring Washington Capitals squad served as an excuse in Wednesday’s 7-6 loss in Anaheim, it was tougher to justify a … Continue reading

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Ducks acquire Ruutu from Ottawa. Updates with Ruutu comments.

The Ducks acquired Ottawa Senators tough guy Jarkko Ruutu in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft Thursday. The Finnish left wing will not be able to join the team right away until he obtains a work visa. … Continue reading

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Ducks lose a wild one, trade Mara to Montreal.

Alex Semin’s third goal of the game, with 1:47 left in the third period, sent the Ducks to a wild 7-6 loss to the Washington Capitals at Honda Center. Easily lost in the 13-goal outburst was the fact that the … Continue reading

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Hiller goes back on IR, Pielmeier recalled.

The strange symptoms that shelved Jonas Hiller earlier this month — and perplexed the Ducks — have landed the goalie on injured reserve again. Hiller was placed on the injured list with light-headedness after the goalie reported symptoms at Tuesday’s … Continue reading

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The Ducks’ defensemen dilemma; evaluating Beauchemin.

Nine is a good number of personnel to have if you’re managing a baseball team, but if you’re counting defensemen on an NHL team, it’s best to stop at seven or eight. Virtually unprompted, Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle was … Continue reading

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