Ducks Injury Ward

Just a catch-all thread to comment on and update news on Ducks injuries. From the OC Register (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1399137.php):

"Giguere suffered a groin- muscle injury as he attempted to react to a wraparound try by San Jose rookie center Joe Pavelski. The puck squirted in front, where Bernier had an open net.While there was no word on the severity of the injury, Giguere blamed the two-day break for Christmas, morning travel from Anaheim, and the humidity and poor ice conditions in the building.


"I think the NHL should probably re-think that," Giguere said, referring to the necessity of traveling and playing the same day after two days off the ice.


Marchant participated in the morning skate before it was determined that a previously undisclosed injury suffered in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Phoenix would prevent him from playing. Marchant returned to Anaheim later Tuesday for further medical evaluation."

Is Bryz still on the IR?

Is there any news of when he is planning on returning?

Is Bryz still on the IR?

Is there any news of when he is planning on returning?

Yes.

According to our Portland correspondent, he's out until January, at least.

damn that sucks for Bryz.... this could of been the time for him to step up and remind people that he should of been the #1 coming into the season.

well hopefully Jiggy is out for a while and he'll still get that chance

well hopefully Jiggy is out for a while and he'll still get that chance

I hope you are out for awhile.

Just a catch-all thread to comment on and update news on Ducks injuries. From the OC Register (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1399137.php):

While there was no word on the severity of the injury, Giguere blamed the two-day break for Christmas, morning travel from Anaheim, and the humidity and poor ice conditions in the building.



Seems a little silly. I'm sure the ice is no better @ Honda Center. Also it looked like he got his skate caught on the iron...I don't see how the Xmas break caused that.

Seems a little silly. I'm sure the ice is no better @ Honda Center. Also it looked like he got his skate caught on the iron...I don't see how the Xmas break caused that.

I think he's blaming getting the skate caught on the ice conditions and the lack of any real conditioning time on the schedule. I agree with him about the morning travel before the game part. Maybe the Ducks weren't allowed to schedule the 26th as a travel day? I don't know how it works.

But they've scheduled morning travel for "local" games before. Just because the NHL forced their hand this time... :rolleyes:

And what prevents anyone from working out on their own during the two-day break? :sarcasm:

I hope you are out for awhile.

Can you honestly say that Jiggy would be putting up similar numbers if he didn't have one of the best defense in the league in front of him?

Personally I think Bryz is the better goalie and if anything this will hopefully give him a shot at proving that.

Personally I think Bryz is the better goalie and if anything this will hopefully give him a shot at proving that.

I think you're alone in that assessment. Bryz has played this year, y'know, and hasn't exactly set the world on fire. If anything, he's moved closer to losing what would be the #1 spot next year than cementing it.

Can you honestly say that Jiggy would be putting up similar numbers if he didn't have one of the best defense in the league in front of him?

Why not? He's done it before. His '01-02 and '02-03 numbers aren't really that different from his current numbers.

Personally I think Bryz is the better goalie and if anything this will hopefully give him a shot at proving that.

He had his chance to prove it all last year, preseason this year, and even during the regular season. All he's done is show he's nowhere near as consistent as Giguere, and is much more prone to giving up soft goals.

Let me guess, you've got Bryz on your fantasy squad?

record sv% GAA Shutouts
3-1-1 .909 2.19 1
23-4-5 .924 2.17 4

I don't really see how Bryz has moved closer to losing the #1 spot. In the 5 games he has started he hasn't exactly ***** the bed?

I'm not even going to start to comment on someone pulling stats from 5 seasons ago

And if it's any consolation I have both Jiggy and Bryz in my fantasy pool :) so I'm not biased to either one in that respect... I'm just saying I think Bryz will hopefully be given the chance to at least prove that he should be AT LEAST splitting time (ala SJ Sharks) with Jiggy.

Nuff said... time will tell... I didn't know that it was such a touchy subject :) my apologies hehehe

I haven't seen this much negative reaction since I suggested the Oilers trade Smyth before having to try and resign him hehehe

record sv% GAA Shutouts
3-1-1 .909 2.19 1
23-4-5 .924 2.17 4

I don't really see how Bryz has moved closer to losing the #1 spot. In the 5 games he has started he hasn't exactly ***** the bed?

I'm not even going to start to comment on someone pulling stats from 5 seasons ago

And if it's any consolation I have both Jiggy and Bryz in my fantasy pool :) so I'm not biased to either one in that respect... I'm just saying I think Bryz will hopefully be given the chance to at least prove that he should be AT LEAST splitting time (ala SJ Sharks) with Jiggy.

Nuff said... time will tell... I didn't know that it was such a touchy subject :) my apologies hehehe

I haven't seen this much negative reaction since I suggested the Oilers trade Smyth before having to try and resign him hehehe

Bryz was pulled twice this year for letting in soft goals. We Ducks fans that have been watching closely realize that Bryz gives up more soft goals than Jiggy. That's sort of the way it is with Jiggy being a positional goalie and Bryz being the more athletic one. Jiggy is rarely out of place for the easy ones.

I don't really see how Bryz has moved closer to losing the #1 spot. In the 5 games he has started he hasn't exactly ***** the bed?

Huh. When did Bryzgalov ever GET the #1 spot? He can't lose it until he has it.

I'm not even going to start to comment on someone pulling stats from 5 seasons ago

Of course, because you don't have any response to Giguere's career consistency. Only option left is to ignore it.

O'Donnell hopes he can play Friday (http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/la-spw-duckreport27dec27,1,7121885.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

"I would expect that he's available at some point here in the near, near future," Carlyle said.


Randy only sounds a little worried about the thought of not having OD available now with Beachemin's status uncertain.

Huh. When did Bryzgalov ever GET the #1 spot? He can't lose it until he has it.



Of course, because you don't have any response to Giguere's career consistency. Only option left is to ignore it.

LOL

well if I have to respond here I go

The stats the original poster was discuss was that Jiggy has put up similar numbers in 01/02 and 02/03.... that was 4-5 seasons ago

in 01/02 and 02/03 Jiggy did the following....

2.13 GAA .920 SV% and 4 shutouts
2.30 GAA .920 SV% and 8 shutouts

but he failed to mention the past 2 seasons (the more RECENT 2 seasons)
2.62 GAA .914 SV% and 3 shutouts
2.66 GAA .911 SV% and 2 shutouts

I have no problem with people using statistics to back up their side of the arguement but in my opinion if you're going to do that then look at the stats as a whole not from stats from 4 or 5 seasons ago

Still not bad stats for Jiggy in the past 2 seasons but my problem is when people pick the "best stats" to backup their arguement and ignore other other MORE RECENT stats.

I mean back in 02/03 Markus Naslund had 104 points... things change.

In 01/02 Roman Cechmanek had a 2.05 GAA and a .921 sv%.... things change



and the comment regarding the "#1 spot" was in reply to the post that said:


"I think you're alone in that assessment. Bryz has played this year, y'know, and hasn't exactly set the world on fire. If anything, he's moved closer to losing what would be the #1 spot next year than cementing it."

"While there was no word on the severity of the injury, Giguere blamed the two-day break for Christmas, morning travel from Anaheim, and the humidity and poor ice conditions in the building."

http://www.sxc.hu/pic/m/j/jy/jynmeyer/211907_crying_infant.jpg

I don't really see how Bryz has moved closer to losing the #1 spot. In the 5 games he has started he hasn't exactly ***** the bed?


No but you have several times over.

LOL

well if I have to respond here I go

The stats the original poster was discuss was that Jiggy has put up similar numbers in 01/02 and 02/03.... that was 4-5 seasons ago

in 01/02 and 02/03 Jiggy did the following....

2.13 GAA .920 SV% and 4 shutouts
2.30 GAA .920 SV% and 8 shutouts

but he failed to mention the past 2 seasons (the more RECENT 2 seasons)
2.62 GAA .914 SV% and 3 shutouts
2.66 GAA .911 SV% and 2 shutouts

I have no problem with people using statistics to back up their side of the arguement but in my opinion if you're going to do that then look at the stats as a whole not from stats from 4 or 5 seasons ago

Still not bad stats for Jiggy in the past 2 seasons but my problem is when people pick the "best stats" to backup their arguement and ignore other other MORE RECENT stats.

I mean back in 02/03 Markus Naslund had 104 points... things change.

In 01/02 Roman Cechmanek had a 2.05 GAA and a .921 sv%.... things change



and the comment regarding the "#1 spot" was in reply to the post that said:


"I think you're alone in that assessment. Bryz has played this year, y'know, and hasn't exactly set the world on fire. If anything, he's moved closer to losing what would be the #1 spot next year than cementing it."

I think you're way off target. I don't think you've seen enough of Jiggy and/or Bryz to make an assessment. I've been a Ducks' season-ticket holder from day one and I catch the vast majority of their road games (when televised).

To give you a better idea where I'm coming from, posters on this board know that when rumors surfaced (shortly after the close of the 2005-2006 season) that Jiggy was on the trading block because of (1) Bryz's play during the playoff, (2) Jiggy's much more-expensive contract and (3) the fact that Jiggy will be an Unrestricted Free Agent at the close of this season, I was one of the posters who felt that there could not be two # 1 goalies in Anaheim and it made more sense to trade Jiggy than to keep both of them.

In hindsight, I was dead wrong. Jiggy has been exceptional this season. He won the starting job by outplaying Bryz in the pre-season and he has been solid all year long. I'm sorry that Bryz has had a nagging injury, but, injury notwithstanding, there is no doubt about who is the top goalie in Anaheim.

Sure, Jiggy has a great D in front of him this year. But he has posted solid numbers ever since he came here from Calgary. More important than his regular-season stats are the numbers he put up in the Ducks' Cinderella run to the Cup Finals in '03. Quite deservedly, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy. I believe he's only the 4th Conn Smythe winner from a losing team.

You certainly are entitled to your opinion, but ask virtually any knowledgeable Ducks fan and he or she will tell you that Jiggy has been head-and-shoulders above Bryz this year.

I appreciate a reply with some substance.... I now see how some people can get over 1700 posts with such "great" and "intellegent" replies.

Thanks KickSave for the quality reply... much appreciated

and being an Oiler fan you're right... I probably haven't seen enough out of either goalie.

I guess time will tell and hopefully regardless of whether it's Jiggy or Bryz that the ducks continue to put up some huge numbers.... well until the playoffs. hehehe

How soon a lot of you forget, once it came down to crunchtime in last years playoffs who was the goalie who came to play? Thats right, Brz did, while Giguere flaked out once again.

How soon a lot of you forget, once it came down to crunchtime in last years playoffs who was the goalie who came to play? Thats right, Brz did, while Giguere flaked out once again.

psssssssst

word to the wise.... don't diss Jiggy.

if I've learned anything from this thread.... don't diss Jiggy. ;)

How soon a lot of you forget, once it came down to crunchtime in last years playoffs who was the goalie who came to play? Thats right, Brz did, while Giguere flaked out once again.


Wait, what? When was the last time Giguere "flaked out"? He didn't "flake out" and he definitely hasn't done it multiple times.

See... I tried to warn you!!! :)

See... I tried to warn you!!! :)

You diss a guy who has basically been a top 10 goaltender over much of his career and you are going to get some pushback.

psssssssst

word to the wise.... don't diss Jiggy.

if I've learned anything from this thread.... don't diss Jiggy. ;)

Ya, don't diss Jiggy, just hope that his injury is serious, right? :sarcasm:

what some may forget is that when Bryz let in soft goals he get's pulled immediately.. but when Jiggy does, he stays in the game..
this makes no sense to me, and doesn't allow Bryz to really get in a groove..
i'm not dissing either, but Bryz does deserve the chance

I have no problem with people using statistics to back up their side of the arguement but in my opinion if you're going to do that then look at the stats as a whole not from stats from 4 or 5 seasons ago

Fair enough. Career GAA of 2.48 and SV% of 0.915 over the course of 330+ games. I'll take that over Bryzgalov any day.

touche'

those are some impressive stats but you can't say that Bryz isn't at LEAST comparable (of coarse a much shorter career so far):

2.43 and .910%

and his career playoff stats
1.46 and .940% (05/06)

are a little more impressive then Jiggy.
1.62 and .950% (02/03)
and
3.40 and .860% (05/06)

Even in the Cinderella run in 02/03... Bryz's numbers surpass Jiggy's


hmmm maybe the solution is to trade either Jiggy or Bryz to Edmonton :D:D

Just briefly chiming in, I certainly trust Giguere more than Bryzgalov, but I would agree that Bryz hasn't really had that much of a chance to show what he has this year since he gets played very little after long layoffs and gets a shorter hook. But them's the breaks when you're trying to unseat someone good.

Back to the topic of the thread, is anyone else amazed that a "severed tendon" in his toe only will keep OD out for a week or so? In my non-medical expertise, that certainly sounds more serious than a one week layoff.

Depending on the severity of Giguere's pull, I kind of wonder if we'll hear some sort of knee-jerk trade to get somebody. Sort of a mid to mid-high level prospect for a good backup type of goaltender.

those are some impressive stats but you can't say that Bryz isn't at LEAST comparable (of coarse a much shorter career so far):

2.43 and .910%

Stats for 30 or so games? Hardly a guarantee he'll ever amount to anything, a la Patrick Lalime. The fact is Brygalov couldn't even win and hold the #1 spot on the AHL team.


and his career playoff stats
1.46 and .940% (05/06)

are a little more impressive then Jiggy.
1.62 and .950% (02/03)
and
3.40 and .860% (05/06)

Even in the Cinderella run in 02/03... Bryz's numbers surpass Jiggy's

Well that's the thing with numbers. Giguere's 02/03 run was SOOOO much more impressive than Byrzgalov in 05/06. I can still see some of those amazing saves 4 years later. Bottom line is Jiggy stole games repeatedly for the Ducks.

Bryzgalov mearly managed to not screw up. Against Colorado especially, the Ducks team owned the Avs from start to finish.

But that's just me.

I like how this thread turned into another Jiggy vs. Bryz thread. Hilarious.

First off, let's just forget about stats for a second because talent isn't evaluated on paper. I judge a players talent, mental toughness and leadership with my eyes. So far this year every time Ilya has had a chance to carry this team away from Jiggy he has dropped the ball. When he gives up bad goals (which Jiggy has only done maybe once or twice this year) he gets rattled and falls off his game. Jiggy can take a bad goal and put in the back of his mind. Bryz might be more athletic but Jiggy works harder and is a smarter hockey player. Period. I can tell you going into this year the coaching staff and management probably wanted Bryz to take over the number one spot but he couldn't do it. Getting hurt and Jiggy being dominate didn't really help his cause either.

I'm so sick of hearing how Jiggy couldn't hack it in the playoffs and Bryz saved the day. JS was hurt. He was playing great leading into the playoffs and than got hurt. Are you guys really going to attack him because he was injured? Ilya played in front of a team possessed and really wasn't as great as he appeared. He was good but not god-like. Also, no one mentions how he couldn't hack it against Edmonton and Jiggy was the one who had to finish that series. People seem to focus on three weeks worth of hockey rather than more than a year a half worth.

Bottom line is when he's healthy, Jiggy is our starter. He has been for five years and nothing has changed that. There's a reason why four different coaches and three different GMs have stuck with him.

With Giguere and Bryzgalov out hurt.

The goalie depth has taken a bit of a hit.

Wall
Marsters
McKee

Neither make me feel cozy inside.....I would not be surprised to see the Ducks looking to make a deal.

Especially once they find out how long Giguere will be out for. Bryzgalov still hasn't begun any type of real skating. He still 2 to 3 weeks away.

O'Donnell should be back by Friday so he'll take his spot back and Huskins will fill in for Beachemin.

Marchant could be back on Friday, but that is still in the air....

Any word on what is ailing Beauchemin and how long he'll be out for?

How soon a lot of you forget, once it came down to crunchtime in last years playoffs who was the goalie who came to play? Thats right, Brz did, while Giguere flaked out once again.

How soon a lot of us don't forget that Giguere suffered an injury prior to game one of the Flames series and tried to play through it in games 2-5 which clearly hindered his play.

How soon a lot of us don't forget that Giguere suffered an injury prior to game one of the Flames series and tried to play through it in games 2-5 which clearly hindered his play.

He's a Bryzgalov fan boy, don't waste your time trying to convince him.

With Giguere and Bryzgalov out hurt.

The goalie depth has taken a bit of a hit.

Wall
Marsters
McKee

Neither make me feel cozy inside.....I would not be surprised to see the Ducks looking to make a deal.

Especially once they find out how long Giguere will be out for. Bryzgalov still hasn't begun any type of real skating. He still 2 to 3 weeks away.

O'Donnell should be back by Friday so he'll take his spot back and Huskins will fill in for Beachemin.

Marchant could be back on Friday, but that is still in the air....

I know that Vokoun is coming back sometime next week, so Leighton should be for the taking. :)

Beauch is out with a lacerated spleen. Sounds like he's on the shelf for awhile.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189850&hubname=nhl

Get well soon everyone! :)

Beauch is out with a lacerated spleen. Sounds like he's on the shelf for awhile.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189850&hubname=nhl (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189850&hubname=nhl)


Yikes, that really sucks.

Yeah seriously, how did he get a lacerated spleen? Doesn't sound any good regardless. Poor King. :(

Doesn't sound like that was caused by bad ice.

Beauch is out with a lacerated spleen. Sounds like he's on the shelf for awhile.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=189850&hubname=nhl

Ow my spleen

How soon a lot of you forget, once it came down to crunchtime in last years playoffs who was the goalie who came to play? Thats right, Brz did, while Giguere flaked out once again.
Uhh Giguere was injured, and as I recall his previous playoff performance was anything but flaked out.

Lets stay on topic here. This is about injuries not "who's the better goalie". You guys want to start that debate do it in a topic made for that discussion.

So whats the prognosis on Giggy? It didn't seem all that bad as he skated off on his own and returned to the bench later on in the game.

****** news about Beauchemin though, but his loss is not nearly as vital as Giggy's. At least Niedermayer and Pronger can pick up the slack paired with whoever the decide to replace Beauchemin with. It seems like O'Donnell is scheduled to return Friday though.

I really thought we were going to go all-season long without any serious injuries, but what are the chances of that. With Bryz and Giguere out, our goaltending really makes me scared. Good thing we still have Nieds and Pronger *crosses fingers*.

According to the LA Times, Beauchemin will be out for at least 1 month. Giguere and Marchant are day to day. O'Donnell could return Friday. Bryzgalov went though 15 mins of practice and now its up to him whether he feels ready to return.

Whats the bet Bryz will want to play and go down in the first game back

I mean back in 02/03 Markus Naslund had 104 points... things change.Yeah, his linemates began slumping, and Naslund is currently slumping, but with no consistent linemates, and an upperbody injury tha he's playing with, what do you expect? :teach:

Anyway, back to the ducks...

ugh...sux about Beauchemin...best hitter on the blueline we have. O'Brien paired with Nieds now? I suspect since O'Donnell has been with Prongs all season that will stay true to form. If Nieds can make Beaucheim's rookie season last year huge maybe O'Brien will also benefit.

Look at the bright side. If we still do well with all these injuries the Buffalo/other fans won't be able to complain about how we're only better because of schedule (that should even up soon) and lack of injuries.

ugh...sux about Beauchemin...best hitter on the blueline we have. O'Brien paired with Nieds now? I suspect since O'Donnell has been with Prongs all season that will stay true to form. If Nieds can make Beaucheim's rookie season last year huge maybe O'Brien will also benefit.

There will be an adjustment period, but I bet we find that OB will kick major *** being paired with Scotty. In fact, I think if anyone suffers, it might be Scotty, having to cover for Shane.

This is the opportunity for someone to step up their game and make the most of the chance. OB has had plenty of ice time this season, but it might be his opportunity to establish himself as a top rookie in the league and a reliable go-to d-man for the team down the stretch. Maybe it's Huskins' shot to prove himself as something more than a suitcase callup.

well in the article in the LA Times, Caryle said that Huskins has been doing good..
so hopefully evertyhing turns out well.

Anaheim's injuries remind me of the kings,last season.We had numerous injuries, luckily we have very few injuries right now. These numerous injuries are going to affect Anaheim's game so much. Since both of your great goalies are injured right now. This is going to take your G.A.A way higher than before. This terrible for Anaheim, but many of your rookie goalies are going to have chance to play in the NHL, it will be good for you to know how good your young rookie goalies are.

Offtopic statment here, can you guys believe how the Coyotes killed the Sharks 8-0. I was so shocked when i heard this and i still am.:amazed:

So I hear Pronger broke his foot? thats gonna screw with the winning %....

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=286398&page=NewsPage&service=page

So, who will be called up from Portland to replace Pronger? I am thinking Rome, but I want to know what you guys think.

well in the article in the LA Times, Caryle said that Huskins has been doing good..
so hopefully evertyhing turns out well.

Well he has been playing good, but he's no Prongermayer. I'm not too comfortable with him taking a regular shift late in a tie game.

When will Giguere return to the lineup?

There were reports of him coming back as early as this Tuesday, but I somewhat doubt that. It wasn't a serious injury though, so he will be coming back sooner latter than later. :)

Any updates on Todd Marchant? Having him in the lineup instead of Travis Green makes a huge difference.

On ALLDUCKS, somebody posted an ESPN Insider article that said that Marchant could be back by Friday.

That is good news considering that we need his: faceoff ability, his penalty killing ability, and his strong work ethic. :)

Is Bryzgalof completely healed? i don't know how is condition is.

Update on Beauchemin from the OCR:

Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin, who missed his seventh consecutive game because of a lacerated spleen suffered Dec..26 at San Jose, is scheduled to undergo a CT scan Tuesday, Carlyle said.

A best-case scenario is that Beauchemin could begin skating thereafter and be ready for contact drills Jan..25, when the Ducks resume practice after the all-star break.

Update on Beauchemin from the OCR:

Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin, who missed his seventh consecutive game because of a lacerated spleen suffered Dec..26 at San Jose, is scheduled to undergo a CT scan Tuesday, Carlyle said.

A best-case scenario is that Beauchemin could begin skating thereafter and be ready for contact drills Jan..25, when the Ducks resume practice after the all-star break.

LA Times link:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-spw-duxrep12jan12,1,4324531.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

More injury fun! According to the Register "Ducks backup goalie Sebastien Caron was available only in an emergency capacity after aggravating a broken finger during Friday’s morning skate."

Although I guess it sounds like the finger was already broken, meaning he'd been playing with it whenever he was subbing for Bryzgalov.

But at least it sounds like Giggy should be back after the break, and it's not like we were playing Caron anyways.

More injury fun! According to the Register "Ducks backup goalie Sebastien Caron was available only in an emergency capacity after aggravating a broken finger during Friday’s morning skate."

Although I guess it sounds like the finger was already broken, meaning he'd been playing with it whenever he was subbing for Bryzgalov.

But at least it sounds like Giggy should be back after the break, and it's not like we were playing Caron anyways.
Pronger could also be back for the Jan.28th game vs Dallas, so if Beauchemin and Pronger both return which defensemen sit? Huskins goes down most likely but then it's a 3 way decision between O'Brien, DiPenta and Jackman.

Jackman has played well lately, gives us some additional offensive punch and physical play.

O'Brien has been inconsistant through this stretch but one of our building blocks on defense.

DiPenta has upped his game so it'll be interesting to see who the odd man out is.

Pronger could also be back for the Jan.28th game vs Dallas, so if Beauchemin and Pronger both return which defensemen sit? Huskins goes down most likely but then it's a 3 way decision between O'Brien, DiPenta and Jackman.

Jackman has played well lately, gives us some additional offensive punch and physical play.

O'Brien has been inconsistant through this stretch but one of our building blocks on defense.

DiPenta has upped his game so it'll be interesting to see who the odd man out is.
O'Brien will play and probably so will Jackman. So it prob. Dipenta.
IMO Jackman is the worst of the 3

It will be hard to sit any of the three especially Jackman. He has really impressed me.

DiPenta has upped his game so it'll be interesting to see who the odd man out is.

Huskins is playing better than DiPenta. Even though it won't happen, I'd like to see him stick around instead.

Huskins is playing better than DiPenta. Even though it won't happen, I'd like to see him stick around instead.
Agreed. Of all our poopy defensemen I'd say he's the most reliable after O'Donnell at this point.

But I think Jackman and Huskins will be the odd men out.

Agreed. Of all our poopy defensemen I'd say he's the most reliable after O'Donnell at this point.

But I think Jackman and Huskins will be the odd men out.

Huskins was superb in Alberta and is much better at moving the puck than Dipenata is. He has shown a lot of composure out there and IMO has earned an NHL job.

Huskins was superb in Alberta and is much better at moving the puck than Dipenata is. He has shown a lot of composure out there and IMO has earned an NHL job.

I agree and hope he beats out Jackman when Prongs and Beach come back. He has much better speed and skills than DiPenta...who has played pretty lousy paired with O'Brien. Jackman scares me in the playoffs when mistakes can cost you games.

Jackman and Huskins have both impressed me lately and whenever Dipenta is on the ice I grimace, I also don't think that O'Biren has been very good as of late. If it was up to me the depth chart on D right now would be.....Niedermayer, Pronger, Beachemin, O'Donnell, Jackman, Huskins, OB, Dipenta

Likely Carlyle will take one of OB and Jackman, and one of Huskins and Dipenta

I agree and hope he beats out Jackman when Prongs and Beach come back. He has much better speed and skills than DiPenta...who has played pretty lousy paired with O'Brien. Jackman scares me in the playoffs when mistakes can cost you games.

Speaking of the big man, is Pronger is expected back after the ASG?

On tonight's ASG broadcast, one of the announcers says Carlyle told him that Jiggy, Beauch, and Pronger are all probable this weekend.

Huskins was returned to Portland today so I would assume one of (if not both) Pronger/Beauchemin will be in the lineup Sunday.

Good news coming from practice.

Chris Pronger was shoving people around and making life difficult on the ice. Jean-Sebastien Giguere was moving side to side in goal, making saves. Francois Beauchemin was letting loose slap shot after slap shot.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep26jan26,1,7423104.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

Oh baby..this is great news. I wanna see those Ducks get the Presidents trophy.

So are we back on track? Are Pronger and Giguere coming back next game? Maybe Beauchemin?

Sounds like Beauchemin will play for sure...Pronger and Giguere might not be quite ready.

I suspect we'll see Giguere on sunday.

S. Nieds is out for probably a week according to the LA TIMES. :(

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep27jan27,1,7881858.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks
(To read the rest of the article about the injury situation and the recent trades, click the link).

Just as two linchpins of the Ducks' defense corps are set to return to the lineup, the team will likely lose Scott Niedermayer — at least for Sunday's home game against the Dallas Stars.

Niedermayer, who has been nursing a stress fracture in his right foot but hasn't missed a game yet this season, said it may be some time before he is back in skates.

After seeing a foot specialist Thursday, the Ducks' captain said his injury isn't improving.

with Scott Nieds out and no d-man called up it looks like Pronger and Beauchemin will both play Sunday.

Pronger-O'Donnell
Beauchemin-O'Brien
Jackman-DiPenta

I suspect we'll see Giguere on sunday.

and pretty much every game after that till he gets injured again.

Gig playing tomorrow? My fantasy team would love for it :teach:

Gig playing tomorrow? My fantasy team would love for it :teach:

Chances are yes. :)

and pretty much every game after that till he gets injured again.
Yep.

"Ducks Injury Ward". Well, it could be worse. We could still have Lance Ward under contract.

Any update on Niedermayer returning to the lineup tomorrow?

Any update on Niedermayer returning to the lineup tomorrow?

He has been cleared to return...I'd expect him to be in the lineup.

Good, this team seems to only need the slightest excuse to not play their best, and they'll suck donkey balls.

Maybe with Nieds back they'll play like they did to start the season...

What's the deal with Marchant now?

What's the deal with Marchant now?

Per LA Times:

Ducks center Todd Marchant sat out Sunday's game because of a strained stomach muscle and will undergo an MRI exam today to determine the extent of the injury. Marchant hurt himself in the third period Saturday.

Marchant said he had been feeling some discomfort in that area but nothing severe enough to keep him out of the lineup.

And according to the Register, it's NOT the same muscle that he was out with before.

Tim Brent has been recalled as the Ducks needed a center with Marchant out.

Sweet, we can render him useless too between Parros and Thornton.

Brad May did not play on the 16th of March because of a injury.

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_5458367
(To see the rest of the article about the March 16th game VS the Blackhawks, click the link).
Ducks winger Brad May sat out because of a groin injury.

GET WELL SOON! :)

Marchant resumes practice (3/18/07):

http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ducks/la-sp-duckrep18mar18,1,1520272.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nhl-ducks

Center Todd Marchant took part in his first practice since reinjuring an abdominal muscle a month ago, which has caused him to sit out the last 13 games. He called it "a step forward."

"I don't feel 100%, but I don't think I should," Marchant said. "I'm trying to get my timing back. I'm trying not to aggravate it again, as much as possible I guess. Hopefully, I'm going in the right direction."