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Ducks 30-28-5 vs Stars 29-24-7
TV: FSPT
Radio: 830
Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/preview;_ylt=AgA40eVuGnlZTXJUiWZ0Wy45nYcB?gid=2009 022809).

Season series:
11-7-08| Ana 2 Dal 5 (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020195)
11-22-08| Ana 2 Dal 1 SO (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020293)
12-27-08| Ana 3 Dal 4 OT (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020522)

A pic of what we don't want to see:
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Dallas is hanging on to 8th, and has lost 3 in a row. The Ducks also have 65 points, but have played 3 more games. The Stars own the Ducks (2-0-1 this season against us). We also are playing a lineup that (likely) includes Drew Miller, Ryan Whitney, Brendan Mikkelson, and Brendan Morrison (let's never acquire another Brendan again). Sounds like a loss.

In all seriousness, today's game might determine if they sell or stay put. If they win, they might stay put at deadline (they probably have to win at Chicago too). If they lose, they pretty much have to pack it in. After being trounced by Boston, you would think they'd put in a good effort as well.

Rosters: Miller will probably be in, why else would they call him up. I'm not sure if I expect Giguere or Hiller. It should be whoever looked better against the Bruins. Dallas is ludicrously injured. Zubov, Morrow, Richards, Peterson. Sadly this is probably another omen we lose.

Loui Eriksson has 6 more goals than our leader, Perry. BTW, they were drafted in the same year.

Are we going to miss Kunitz with guys such as Ott in the lineup? Or would that actually prevent us from getting as many PIMs and pissing away the game? Dallas, oh Dallas. I'm not sure if there's a more loathsome roster in the NHL.

In terms of packing it in or going for it, well I don't think I can ever root against the Ducks, but I wouldn't be very torn if they lose.

4.5 losses left.

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Ducks 30-28-5 vs Stars 29-24-7
TV: FSPT
Radio: 830

Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/preview;_ylt=AgA40eVuGnlZTXJUiWZ0Wy45nYcB?gid=2009 022809).

Season series:
11-7-08| Ana 2 Dal 5 (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020195)
11-22-08| Ana 2 Dal 1 SO (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020293)
12-27-08| Ana 3 Dal 4 OT (http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2008020522)

Dallas is hanging on to 8th, and has lost 3 in a row. The Ducks also have 65 points, but have played 3 more games. The Stars own the Ducks (2-0-1 this season against us). We also are playing a lineup that (likely) includes Drew Miller, Ryan Whitney, Brendan Mikkelson, and Brendan Morrison (let's never acquire another Brendan again). Sounds like a loss.

In all seriousness, today's game might determine if they sell or stay put. If they win, they might stay put at deadline (they probably have to win at Chicago too). If they lose, they pretty much have to pack it in. After being trounced by Boston, you would think they'd put in a good effort as well.

4.5 losses left.

Gotta run, more to come.

For all the negativity on this board this season (warranted in many cases, not in some), Snark's right, this game could determine a whole lot.

Put together a great effort on the road, and it could be that spark that we've been looking for all season long. Rationally, this team's shown no real signs of being able to win a playoff series, so there's little reason to believe that they would. However, as I've said in other threads, most of us have watched enough hockey to have seen inexplicable rallies (and collapses), and I still think this team has the horses to put together some sort of run. Do I think it's likely? Not at all. But, if it's at all possible, this game may be the one that sparks it.

If they come out with a performance like the ones against Atlanta or Boston, then that may be the straw that breaks Murray's back (and lights up his outgoing cell line).

Very important game and luckily I see this from tv...:tvhappy:

Go :ducks ! :cheers:

#19 will be on close watch

For all the negativity on this board this season (warranted in many cases, not in some), Snark's right, this game could determine a whole lot.
Aren't I always? :sarcasm:


But yeah, this might be the most critical single game of this season. With it's proximity to the trade deadline, and with them needing to win to seriously consider going for the playoffs, this game could tip a decision that will have pretty lasting effects.

Which is why I, like you, wouldn't weep if they lost. That hole in the top 6 ain't gonna fill itself. We need to deal Niedermayer, and to do that, Murray needs to think it's over.

As to Giguere/Hiller, I'd lean towards Giguere. He only let in one lousy goal, whereas Hiller let in two. Wow, our standards for acceptability are really low now.

I think Pronger is going to be traded regardless of how this team does in the next week.

Getzlaf and Perry need to be better tonight, theyve been invisible for quite a while, Perry especially.

This game is the season for the Ducks...

If the Ducks lose Murray needs to move Pronger or Niedermayer for a young top 6 forward like Wheeler and a 1st round pick.

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Maybe Bombay could motivate this team :sarcasm:

Seriosly, is there any rule against a team changing uniforms during the season? :)

I'll cheer for a dominating win, but hope for blowout loss.

What a sad lineup, it would be a huge victory.

J. Giguere
S. Brookbank
M. Brown
A. Ebbett
R. Getzlaf
T. Marchant
B. Mikkelson
D. Miller
T. Moen
S. Montador
B. Morrison
S. Niedermayer
R. Niedermayer
G. Parros
C. Perry
C. Pronger
B. Ryan
T. Selanne
R. Whitney

Go Ducks!

Scott scores ..

The top 6 was worse last year IMO. Niedermayer 1-0!

If anyone has a link to an online stream, that'd be great.

Trying to beat up the wife to OK the subscription to the NHL Gamecenter for the rest of the year.

Wow Miller almost scored.

No goal, close. It's Drew Miller of course not.

If anyone has a link to an online stream, that'd be great.

Trying to beat up the wife to OK the subscription to the NHL Gamecenter for the rest of the year.

according to myp2p http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rags2riches

but the game that is streamed is Boston - Washington... Hope they'll stream ANA - DAL after the game is over.

Ryan with a pretty nice hit.

Still feels weird seeing Whitney wearing #19

These fights after fair hits are lame.

Brookbank destroyed Eriksson with a hit then kicks Daleys ass :handclap:

Pronger scores ..

2-0! Looks like ebbett or Morrison.

Parrish banged up by Monty. Shame.

Miller Lite nailed on boards, skate stupid.

2-0! Looks like ebbett or Morrison.

Pronger. Now Ebbett. And Pronger with credit - hurray for the NHL !!

Pronger got the goal, Whitney got an assist :handclap:

Whitney looks good.

man, even during a crappy season, Niedermayer and Pronger look awesome paired together.

Im not sure if its the Ducks playing this well or Dallas playing this bad but I'll take it. Teemu's line looks good.

wow...we're actually playing well this morning..maybe more morning games? God I used to hate playing the stars the last 2 years. We never seem to do much against them

Rough call on Selanne.

I say that and he takes a dumb penalty.

We'll start the 2nd on the PK. :(
I agree that's a dumb penalty.

wtf where was the hold?

Good period, hopefully we keep up the solid play.

Getzlaf and Perry need to be doing more out there they are invisible so far.

if there is one thing I've learned from last years playoffs. we need to stay out of the box against the stars. They always seem to have our number

Good period, hopefully we keep up the solid play.

Getzlaf and Perry need to be doing more out there they are invisible so far.

Getzlaf can't see laterally.

Im not sure if its the Ducks playing this well or Dallas playing this bad but I'll take it. Teemu's line looks good.

or it could be Dallas playing without their 3 best skaters...

or it could be Dallas playing without their 3 best skaters...

ok..

or it could be Dallas playing without their 3 best skaters...
Perhaps Jessica Simpson is in the building.

wtf where was the hold?

horrible call!!!

horrible call!!!

Selanne grabbed the guy's arm, it was an easy call.

They score, thanks Teemu.
2-1 Ducks

Blah... not much anyone could do.

I hate ribeiro's face.

We break the Stars slumping PP.

Another soft goal by Giguere. He has to come up with that.

Getzlaf can't see laterally.

Where did you hear that?

Where did you hear that?

See the giant dome over his head? He told Hazy during practice.

beautiful play by ryan.

Ryans having a hell of a game so far apart from the penalty, although I don't like that call.

Here comes the collapse...

Jeez Ryan ..
At least he isn't being the typical wuss today.

And another stupid penalty. Can this team ever stay away from self-destructing? Jesus Christ.

Our PK really missed Pahlsson.

In 2007 we could afford to take these penalties because we could kill most of them, but this year...

Turkey beats Ryan on a nice play.

See the giant dome over his head? He told Hazy during practice.

Oh ok I thought it was just to protect his nose.

Wow what a move by Ryan.

I just started watching this game. What's with the lines?

i dont like where this is going

Another Dallas goal ..
JSG should stop that.

Wow that looked like a Dallas PP. ****

This team needs to forecheck!!!

haha, this team is awful. What dmen are stuck on the ice? Brookbank and Mikkelson. Hmm....

PP Ducks, we need to start playing like we were in the first.

On the plus side, Bobby Ryan looks amazing every time he gets the puck.

Who texted the Ducks telling them Pronger and Moen's been dealt to the B's?

Another PP we need to change the momentum now would be a good time.

Ok , PP to ducks. Prongs come on. rip one and lets take the lead

You know, Whitney has looked good so far. If this is an unhealthy Whitney, I'm looking forward to the healthy version next season.

Ducks just need to shoot on the poweplay, the fancy crap only works 10% of the time. Dont they remember how they scored the 1st pp goal of the game?

At least Ryan looks amazing :dunno:

Nothing to come, ducks dont even get the puck in the zone

Post ..... luck chooses stronger teams... we will win this

So Getzlaf can't see laterally, but what's Perrys excuse for playing like *********?

Perry needs to work a little harder.
The team needs him, I'm sure he can care less.

So Getzlaf can't see laterally, but what's Perrys excuse for playing like *********?

head up ass. Perry is the ultimate streaky player.

Ryan looks great today.

The second line is playing awesome.

Ryan looks truly dominant.

What a move...

Ryan is quickly becoming my favorite player on this team.

Ryan plays so much better when he is the guy carrying the puck. That's why I don't understand why anyone would want him on Getzlaf's line.

Miller replacing Kunitz is not cool.

Steve Ott is a *****.

Ryan is just so creative with the puck. I agree Getzlaf and Ryan need to anchor separate lines. When does Ryan go RFA?

Ryan is just so creative with the puck. I agree Getzlaf and Ryan need to anchor separate lines. When does Ryan go RFA?
2010/11

Ryan is just so creative with the puck. I agree Getzlaf and Ryan need to anchor separate lines. When does Ryan go RFA?

End of next season.

They score 3-2
Miller is horribly lazy.

I ****ing hate Ribeiro.

Who was Niedermayer's D partner? And where was he?

Game and Season.

Ribeiro always seems to bring his A game when he plays Anaheim. This team sucks major balls.

And here we go again... 3-2 Stars on an odd-man rush.

And to believe we had a 2 goal lead.

I ****ing hate Ribeiro.

Who was Niedermayer's D partner? And where was he?
Same here; can't stand that little *****.

Parros should've scored though; what a huge opportunity for him.

How many games have we given up leads or came back and tied it in the third only to lose this year?

Who was it that got caught up the ice on that goal? Montador?

where are our tough guys? give this team some spark
commmooon

Where's the hustle? They look like they're gliding out there. This is what I love about the Red Wings. Even with all their skill they still skate hard everywhere on the ice. Why the **** can't these players skate like that. Conditioning should be a priority next season.

Parros with the penalty. He has been bad since he signed his contract...maybe trying to do too much?

wtf?this was penalty?

jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus...

where are our tough guys? give this team some spark
commmooon

Tough guy takes a penalty...

Hmm, that looked like a weak call on Parros. Don't know though; didn't see it very well.

Brookbank and Montador on the PK scares me.

Quite frankly, I'm shocked that Ribeiro didn't score or assist on another PP goal.

Perry!!!! 3-3

Perry ties - spark of interest in game.

Awesome goal by Perry!!!

Holy crap. Perry just popped his head out! Of his ass!

I was just about to say how the Getzlaf line hasn't been as good as they should be and then Perry pulls this...

this was nice goal

There he is, we needed that from Perry.

Just wait until the last 6 minutes of this game when the Ducks will start playing :laugh:

Goal! 4-3
Selanne gets goal back he gave away earlier.
Nice play Ebster.

Selanne!!!!!!! 4-3 what a play by Ebbett

Teemu!!! 4-3 Ducks.

Who was that with the pokecheck? Ebbett? Nice.

yeaaaaaaaaaaaah teemu

Holy crap, we are winning now!:yo:

Selanne??? Wow, huge goal.

Not over yet :yo:

Yay?

nice pokecheck and assist by ebbett

Congrats to Teemu on yet another 20 goal season, he's one goal short of Mike Bossy for 18th all time.

The replay from a different angle showed the awesome pass by Ebbett; he flipped it over the Dallas guy's stick who had it flat on the ice. Very nice play and good finish by the flash.

Lumberjacks need guts AND balls. Frankly I think that is just asking too much.

Who woke Perry up?

Perry almost scores again.

Holy crap. Perry was this close to another one. Rebound, but he was too tight to get it over Turco's glove.

Turco is good at using his stick.

Turco is good at using his stick.
That's what she... ah nevermind.

Ducks might make the playoffs, just saying ..

I like Ebbett. He's looking more and more like he can replace McDonald.

Miller takes a dumb penalty

So if Ebbett = McDonald lite, and current Selanne = Selanne lite, who's going to be Kunitz lite? cry

Good job Miller.

Stupid move by Miller at a bad time.

Miller, you suck.

Congratulations to Drew Miller for being on the ice for all of Dallas' goals today.
Now he gives them a PP. :(

Three penalties exactly the same in nature. Learn god damn you.

This is a huge kill.

this was really stupid penalty at this time of game :rant:

Brown is not good positionally on the PK.

I suck at watching the Ducks!

2-0, I switch it on...after the 3rd for Dallas, I switch off thinking I am bad luck for the Ducks...what happens, the Ducks score 2 more...

Maybe the Ducks should hire me for not watching games!

Goof kill. Come on Ducks!

Jiggy coming up huge.

Go Giguere.

Stop getting beat to the puck! ****ing A!

Stars countering Ducks with a McFlurry of their own ..

Giguere :bow:

Ducks Win !!! :wave:

Nice game Ryan, Scott, Pronger, Ebbett, Perry(3rd), JSG(3rd) ..
Hurray for points !!!

2.5 seconds left. Face-off in Ducks zone.

2.5 to play....c'mon win 1 faceoff tonight guys

Miller took that bad penalty but he has actually had a good game today.

Huge win, Jiggy was awesome late in the third.

Maybe we can make the playoffs?

Whitney is awesome, **** those Penguins fans.

LOL Giguere takes a swing at Ott.

Go Moen, pounding Ott. Although he may be missing some games. Totally worth it.

Giggy goes ape sh it !!!!
Nieds kicks ass ..
Travis shows little Travis how to battle!!!! Woo Hooo

Haha, wonder what the Ducks talked about during the Dallas time out :)

Steve Ott is a ******* idiot

They need to focus on the basics that were their staple when they won the cup: skate hard, put the puck on net, get bodies to the front. Be the first guy to get to the puck and punish the other guy if he gets there first.

wow moen give him what he deserved

Haha, Ott gets his ass kicked after cross checking Nieds in front of the net. Awesome game late by Giggy, great to see him come through.

Nice little brawl at the end. Ott is a little b i t c h :nod:

Travis Moen is awesome. Ott deserved every single punch he took then, I hope he's hurt.

Did Moen get an instigator? If so does that mean he misses the next game?

The end of the game was pure Ducks hockey.

The defensive pair of Nieds and Pronger is ridiculous, if any of them do get traded. I will miss seeing them together.

That period was Exhibit A for those wanting to trade Giguere and keep Hiller.


Pronger + Niedermayer together is pure awesomeness. Makes you remember how dominant they can be when they have at least a competent defense partner. Alas.

Travis Moen is awesome. Ott deserved every single punch he took then, I hope he's hurt.

but that were really hard punches, travis was really pissed off

Miller took that bad penalty but he has actually had a good game today.

That is incredibly generous and not a bit true.

Loved how Moen really kicked his ass there. And how Giguere stood up for Niedermayer.

Seriously do you guys think this win means that its less realistic that Pronger gets traded? I hope that this doesnt change **** and that we go for a rebuild

Good on Moen and Jiggy to kick some major ass...Ott got owned. :laugh:

Good team win today...don't look now, but we are back in the playoff picture for the moment anyway. :sarcasm:

I don't know if there's a better way to finish a win than a beat down on Ott.

It wasn't pretty, but a gutsy effort in a big game. Nice job.

Whitney looked good for you guys today. Hopefully he can keep that up.

And it's always good to see Ott taken down. :thumbu:

My love for Giggy just went up tenfold. Ott is a piece of **** and got what he deserved.

Great game by Miller tonight, other than the penalty, he played fantastic.

Great game by Miller tonight, other than the penalty, he played fantastic. :laugh:

:laugh:

I don't know what you are laughing at, even Hayward was talking about Miller making a lot of good plays. He got in on the puck quickly in the offensive zone, and made a number of good defensive plays, I don't know what more you could expect from him.

Edit: Could you be any more smug btw? Everytime you post I get the sense that after you post, you smell your own farts.

Travis Moen is awesome. Ott deserved every single punch he took then, I hope he's hurt.

Did Moen get an instigator? If so does that mean he misses the next game?

Stay classy, kid. :handclap:

Giguere mugs Ott, then for whatever reason, Moen starts pounding on him even though he can't fight back due to a broken hand? Yep, good stuff there. Ott's probably my least favourite Stars player, but that beatdown at the end, not to mention Giggy's cheap shots, was totally uncalled for.

Ducks walk away with the 2 pts, just leave it at that. No need for cheapshots at the end.

That is incredibly generous and not a bit true.

People around here have a hate on for him, he was good defensively and provided speed along the boards. I thought he had a pretty good game.

I don't know what you are laughing at, even Hayward was talking about Miller making a lot of good plays. He got in on the puck quickly in the offensive zone, and made a number of good defensive plays, I don't know what more you could expect from him.

He was on the ice for each Dallas goal. Give us a break with the Miller crap.

Stay classy, kid. :handclap:

Giguere mugs Ott, then for whatever reason, Moen starts pounding on him even though he can't fight back due to a broken hand? Yep, good stuff there. Ott's probably my least favourite Stars player, but that beatdown at the end, not to mention Giggy's cheap shots, was totally uncalled for.

Ducks walk away with the 2 pts, just leave it at that. No need for cheapshots at the end.

Right, lets let Ott take 3 or 4 crosschecks to our captain.

If Ott can't fight he shouldn't go around looking for ****, and making cheapshots.

I agree with Hazy that Brookbank had a very good game. Quite physical and not a liability in the least, though I hate having him play PK time.

Whitney is really impressing me as well...this so called charmin soft play that he has really hasn't surfaced.

Watch Giguere take a suspension.

Stay classy, kid. :handclap:

Giguere mugs Ott, then for whatever reason, Moen starts pounding on him even though he can't fight back due to a broken hand? Yep, good stuff there. Ott's probably my least favourite Stars player, but that beatdown at the end, not to mention Giggy's cheap shots, was totally uncalled for.

Ducks walk away with the 2 pts, just leave it at that. No need for cheapshots at the end.

Ott crossechecking the captain of the Ducks repeatedly when the game is over makes it easily called for.

Stay classy, kid. :handclap:

Giguere mugs Ott, then for whatever reason, Moen starts pounding on him even though he can't fight back due to a broken hand? Yep, good stuff there. Ott's probably my least favourite Stars player, but that beatdown at the end, not to mention Giggy's cheap shots, was totally uncalled for.

Ducks walk away with the 2 pts, just leave it at that. No need for cheapshots at the end.Are you blind or just stupid? That happens when that piece of **** Ott keeps crosschecking Scott.

Nice stuff by JSG and Moen! :yo:

Very important win for the Ducks!

I agree with Hazy that Brookbank had a very good game. Quite physical and not a liability in the least, though I hate having him play PK time.

Whitney is really impressing me as well...this so called charmin soft play that he has really hasn't surfaced.

Yep, RC has told Whitney to shoot the puck. I'd like him to take a few more than today. Not bad overall. Ryan turned this thing around today.

I just forgave Moen his pisspoor season. :D Ott deserves every fist in the face he gets.

He was on the ice for each Dallas goal. Give us a break with the Miller crap.

Right, that second goal was all Millers fault! I mean no way could it be related to the fact that Mikkelson and Brookbank couldn't clear the zone, then Getzlaf made a chip play right to the Dallas player who brought it right back in the zone. Lets blame Miller instead.

Oh, and that 2 on 1 where Montador got caught up ice and left Nieds back by himself, that was all Miller! Damn you Drew Miller!

Stay classy, kid. :handclap:



If Ott can't fight then he needs to stop running round taking cheap shots and then cowering behind the refs like a little *****. The only player i dislike more than Steve Ott in the league is Sean Avery, and while I don't like wishing injury upon anyone, Ott and Avery are my exceptions, as they deserve whatever they get.

Yep, RC has told Whitney to shoot the puck. I'd like him to take a few more than today. Not bad overall. Ryan turned this thing around today.

And I have to disagree with you about Miller. The man played a very good game today and was hustling every shift. He made a lot of smart decisions out there.

On another note, Ebbett was truly a nice find.

Did Moen get an instigator? If so does that mean he misses the next game?

Giguere = Roughing 2 min
Moen = Fighting 2 min

Ott = Fighting 5 min
Ott - Match Penalty 10 min

:nod: Nice job Scott avoiding the cops ...

He was on the ice for each Dallas goal. Give us a break with the Miller crap.

Other than the penalty Miller did have a pretty solid game. He still doesn't belong on the top line but he wasn't exactly a liability out there.

Right, lets let Ott take 3 or 4 crosschecks to our captain.

Ott crossechecking the captain of the Ducks repeatedly when the game is over makes it easily called for.

Are you blind or just stupid? That what happens when that piece of **** keeps crosschecking Scott.

Nice stuff by JSG and Moen! :yo:

Very important win for the Ducks!

As I stated over on the Stars board, the fact that Ott's even out there in the first place can be blamed on Tippett, who's done more and more to infuriate me as the season goes on.

But I don't blame Ott for his actions at the end; cross-checking and jostling for position in front of the net happens every single game, usually several times, and this you cannot deny. I just think the mugging he got from Giguere, and ensuing beatdown from Moen was completely excessive.

Again, I'm not even a fan of Ott, but the actions by the two Ducks players at the end there just wasn't cool. And it's made even worse by the fact that Ott somehow got a match penalty out of it, which I don't understand at ALL. :laugh:

Kudos on the win, by the way.

As I stated over on the Stars board, the fact that Ott's even out there in the first place can be blamed on Tippett, who's done more and more to infuriate me as the season goes on.

But I don't blame Ott for his actions at the end; cross-checking and jostling for position in front of the net happens every single game, usually several times, and this you cannot deny. I just think the mugging he got from Giguere, and ensuing beatdown from Moen was completely excessive.

Again, I'm not even a fan of Ott, but the actions by the two Ducks players at the end there just wasn't cool. And it's made even worse by the fact that Ott somehow got a match penalty out of it, which I don't understand at ALL. :laugh:

Kudos on the win, by the way.

You are oversimplifying it. If this happened in the 2nd period on a powerplay then I would agree with this sentiment. However, it happened with one second left of a decided game, and he just so happened to be crosschecking the captain of the opposing team repeatedly. Frankly, I would have been pissed if Giguere sat and watched that from two feet away.

ESPN says we are 7th in the west! Hurray! That and we've played three more games than all the teams below us.

You are oversimplifying it. If this happened in the 2nd period on a powerplay then I would agree with this sentiment. However, it happened with one second left of a decided game, and he just so happened to be crosschecking the captain of the opposing team repeatedly. Frankly, I would have been pissed if Giguere sat and watched that from two feet away.

That's about right. Giguere attacked at the horn for the last second crosschecks(3). Scott took a shot, then Moen took over. Ott dropped his gloves with Moen and took shots when Moen went down. Ott had it coming and lost this one.

ESPN says we are 7th in the west! Hurray! That and we've played three more games than all the teams below us.

Scoreboard watching just got more exciting. Pass Murray the Tums.

Stars
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1. DAL C 63 M.RIBEIRO
2. ANA R 54 B.RYAN
3. ANA C 48 A.EBBETT

mike the rat has to love playing us... He owns us every game...

mike the rat has to love playing us... He owns us every game...

True, rips off another 3 points from the Ducks.

Miller looked horrible lol at saying he looked good. Any player in this league could knock him off the puck. Parros would be better on the top line.

Brookbank was solid again out there he's quietly settling into the physical presence we've needed all year. Hope he stays with the team along with Montador for next season.
The 2nd line was awesome out there and could really be the 1st line. Tons of chances. Whitney so far has impressed and ive learned not to listen to opposing fans when analyzing a player. They were wrong about Mike Brown and so far wrong here

Miller looked horrible lol at saying he looked good. Any player in this league could knock him off the puck. Parros would be better on the top line.

Brookbank was solid again out there he's quietly settling into the physical presence we've needed all year. Hope he stays with the team along with Montador for next season.
The 2nd line was awesome out there and could really be the 1st line. Tons of chances. Whitney so far has impressed and ive learned not to listen to opposing fans when analyzing a player. They were wrong about Mike Brown and so far wrong here

Dirk being bias against Miller, shocker of the year!

Other than that, I completely agree.

My Ideal Defense for next season would be:

Bouwmeester - Beauch
Whitney - Stuart ( assuming the Boston Rumors are true)
Monty - Brookbank/ Young guys in our system.

This would allow us to trade both Scott and Pronger, and have fantastic young Defense that Mixes skill, speed, physical play and a few defense first guys.

Of course the only problem is signing Jaybo.

Aside from PK, Brookbank was our 4th best d-man today. He could be a really nice #6 for us.

Infact, all Murray's acquisitions have been good for us so far.

Aside from PK, Brookbank was our 4th best d-man today. He could be a really nice #6 for us.

Infact, all Murray's acquisitions have been good for us so far.

Agreed the Sutherby trade i was upset but it ended up getting us Brookbank so i guess it worked out.

Other than the penalty Miller did have a pretty solid game. He still doesn't belong on the top line but he wasn't exactly a liability out there.

I disagree. He made a couple of stupid plays, one that stood out was the one that led to the odd man rush that gave the Stars their 3rd goal. He is trying too hard sometimes, he needs to simplify.

So I caught the tail end of it. If Ott can't fight, he shouldn't be doing what he was doing. Nice one by JSG right there.

I hate Drew Miller. This guy got a golden opportunity and proved he will never be nothing more than a marginal bottom 6 forward.

Brookbank actually looked.... decent this game... wow I actually said it. That hit was nice.

Our bottom 6 forwards look like trash, and we can't possibly consider a playoff run without finding someone to play with Getzlaf/Perry. A top 6 forward is definitely needed.

Whitney didn't look bad tonight, but then again he was playing with Pronger who is an excellent passer. He didn't look as bad as people think. I wonder if Pittsburgh's system is so offensive oriented it put him in bad situations too often... idk....

Oh and our PK looked terrible.

Right, that second goal was all Millers fault! I mean no way could it be related to the fact that Mikkelson and Brookbank couldn't clear the zone, then Getzlaf made a chip play right to the Dallas player who brought it right back in the zone. Lets blame Miller instead.

Oh, and that 2 on 1 where Montador got caught up ice and left Nieds back by himself, that was all Miller! Damn you Drew Miller!

Oh rewind about 30 seconds and notice when he was on a 3 on 3 break with Perry and Getzlaf he taps the puck towards the dallas defeneseman right when they should have changed... he was the whole reason they got hemmed it... fricking idiot.

And for a guy who doens't bring some offense, when the D-man pinches in, he better be hustling his ass off to make it back, not take stupid holding penalties or taking his time on a 2 on 1...

Whitney is going to be great for us, he really gives us that legit third dman, atleast for now, pending what happens with Pronger

Ebbett has been credited with Pronger's goal, taking Whitney's assist away.

I hate Drew Miller. This guy got a golden opportunity and proved he will never be nothing more than a marginal bottom 6 forward.

Brookbank actually looked.... decent this game... wow I actually said it. That hit was nice.

Our bottom 6 forwards look like trash, and we can't possibly consider a playoff run without finding someone to play with Getzlaf/Perry. A top 6 forward is definitely needed.

Whitney didn't look bad tonight, but then again he was playing with Pronger who is an excellent passer. He didn't look as bad as people think. I wonder if Pittsburgh's system is so offensive oriented it put him in bad situations too often... idk....

Oh and our PK looked terrible.

You sure your not on the wrong thread? You have to scroll down a little bit more and click on the Los Angeles Kings thread.
You literally sad everything the was the opposite of tonight's game.
Miller had his best game in a Ducks uniform,
Brookbank might have played his best overall game of his career tonight and I am glad he is signed through next season and would like to see him play with Montador next season.
Our top 6 looked bad? Bobby Ryan was everywhere in this game. He had 2 great hits, took a lick to make a great pass that would lead to a goal. Ebbett played another good game and is going to make it hard for Murray to not keep him on this team next season.
Really the only player that looked bad and he looked REEALLY bad was Getzlaf and its only do to the fact that he has a broken nose and has to wear a car windshield on his helmet. If anyone has played hockey and knows how much it obstructs your view drastically

The NHL will review Ott's fight with Moen for possible disiplinary action.
Apparently, Ott gauged at Moen's eye towards the end of the fight explaining the match penalty. Nice.

Ha. Eye gouging. Reminds me of this
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1286/wantedprongereyegougingot3.jpg

Couple of mediocre milestones in this game - Giguere's 200th Ducks win, Saviormayer ties...Tverdovsky...for the franchise lead in goals by a defenseman with 45. 45!

Couple of mediocre milestones in this game - Giguere's 200th Ducks win, Saviormayer ties...Tverdovsky...for the franchise lead in goals by a defenseman with 45. 45!

45 is the franchise record? That's a sad stat...

Bobby Dollas is top 5.

didnt see lot of ducks game this year:(
but I was really impressed by bobby ryan - this kid looks like he has all the tools to be elite player...sometimes he he looks like AO but without that elite speed and AO hustle
but other than that, hands down and getzlaf and ryan cant be on the same line.
getz and ryan need the puck to be that good as they are

Brookbank was really solid this game

parros..hmmmm wasnt that good as he was before he recieved his new contract
maybe 2-3 games on bench would help him (didnt think I would tell this :( )

niedermayer and pronger - together-> :clap:

we need to get Sami back are PK is hurting really bad man..67% over the last few games just isnt gonna cut it

You sure your not on the wrong thread? You have to scroll down a little bit more and click on the Los Angeles Kings thread.
You literally sad everything the was the opposite of tonight's game.
Miller had his best game in a Ducks uniform,
Brookbank might have played his best overall game of his career tonight and I am glad he is signed through next season and would like to see him play with Montador next season.
Our top 6 looked bad? Bobby Ryan was everywhere in this game. He had 2 great hits, took a lick to make a great pass that would lead to a goal. Ebbett played another good game and is going to make it hard for Murray to not keep him on this team next season.
Really the only player that looked bad and he looked REEALLY bad was Getzlaf and its only do to the fact that he has a broken nose and has to wear a car windshield on his helmet. If anyone has played hockey and knows how much it obstructs your view drastically

If that was Miller's best game as duck thats pretty sad. And maybe it was context but I meant that Brookbank looked good.

I said our bottom 6 looked bad, not our top 6. The only person I was disappoinnted with was Miller. Our bottom 6 looked useless/unorganized.

Ryan, Ebett, Selanne were amazing (expect the stupid penalties).