Writers Wanted; Reader Poll
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 30, 2010 6:57 PM PDT
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Anaheim calling to the hockey world...
Our first year with SB Nation has been comparable to the Ducks' 09-10 season: amusing at times but we clearly could have done better. As such, we're looking to add a free agent to the writing staff. If you're a Ducks fan or just a hockey fan interested in writing about the Ducks, drop us a line at anaheimcalling[at]gmail.com. We're not looking for a robust contribution, not at first. Something like one piece per week would be fine. But if you're not interested in writing posts and would still like to join the team, we're also looking for people to run gamedays, recaps or moderate the comment board. Uncle Arthur wants you!
This spring not only marks the end of our first season with SB Nation but also the beginning of our first offseason with the company, and we'd like to create a posting schedule for the summer. Obviously, we will be fairly busy for breaking news, free agency, the Draft and Camp, but we're generally interested in how often our readers will be returning to the site. Daniel and I posted rather frequently last offseason, and that led to a mixed bag of brilliant pieces (predicting Koivu would come to Anaheim on a 3M salary) and fluff (grading the new Power Players). Our early straw poll is rather unreliable, so we're putting it to the faceless masses, how often do you intend to check back with us this summer? Be honest.
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it’s a little early for an offseason poll, but I’m just taking my cue from the Ducks. They’ve got Getzlaf out and Bonino in. Time for me to find my Bonino.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 30, 2010 6:57 PM PDT reply actions
you check out the new profile I put up? I did a Cal player (one of my favorites).
Lead organizer of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD
by TheAngelsColts on Mar 30, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, he’s awesome. There was a filipino linebacker while I was at Cal named Joe Maningo. He was an explosive tackler, and he had the wildest hair situation. It went over his shoulder pads and onto his sleeve numbers. I’ve been thinking Maningo every time I’ve seen Alualu
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 30, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
haha he is good. Probably falls to second round (don't remember ill have to see what I put)
Could get first but may be a reach with all the Depth at DT and DE in the draft this year. Lineman are going to have a big year in the 1st round I think.
Lead organizer of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD
by TheAngelsColts on Mar 30, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ill be checking in to some extent every day.
Ill be sending you an email after my tests are over the next few days or tonight if I am tired of studying and can think about what I am writing. Just briefly say I am interested in doing something for the blog as part of the team and will go into more in the email. :)
Lead organizer of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD
I’d love to contribute, but I have no idea in what way that would be. For me, writing is probably a bad idea unless you want to see crap like this. Ugh….
I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.
that was pretty good. My favorite part was the post time. 2AM is when I do my best work.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 31, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I read it and cringe. I feel like “Why did I make a post about something so stupid and act like it was important?” Am I that immature all the time? Probably. I leave the post up to remind me of this. Keeps me in check.
I'm here! I know, I brighten the room. Everything's better.
Keeps me in check.
haha. The SBN fanpost archives, spreading information and building character.
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 31, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d love to write for you guys. It’s time this blog was injected with a little estrogen :)
The Power Players don’t count, btw.
"I'm not a lady. I'm a DUCK!" - Connie Moreau, D2: Mighty Ducks
It’s time this blog was injected with a little estrogen
Because when you think Anaheim Calling, you want to think estrogen injections :-)
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 31, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
the best division this year was probably the central or the pacific… here’ s why: if you look at the pacific it used to be a race between dallas anaheim and san jose for top spot. Now, with the emergence of LA and Phoenix this division is probably the most-wide open division for the next few years. Look at Anaheim and Dallas, they couldn’t keep up with the youthful energy the Kings and Coyotes brought night in and night out. The Central is one of the best because you got Chicago, Detroit and Nashville and a Blues team that has played well down the stretch. And I have to agree with brokenyard, the Southeast was the least competitive cause Washington just destroyed everyone in that division.
I think that post was actually for last season, wasn’t it?
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sample 2
My coaching candidates for next season:
1. Andy Murray
Pros: Coached a young and inexperienced Blues team to the playoffs
Employs a system that emphasizes defensive responsibility (the Blues had one of the league’s best penalty killing units last year)
Cons: Known to be a “my way or the highway” type of guy
Hasn’t ever really had a long stay at any organization he’s been part of
2. Craig Mactavish
Pros: 36th in the NHL-all time list with 301 wins
Knows how to shut opposing teams down (if you saw edmonton play detroit in 2006 you know what I mean)
Can get the best out of his players and actually listens to them… cough cough carlyle
Knows the league and how each team plays since he’s been around for a long time
Cons: Really aren’t that many… I mean is it all his fault the Oilers have been terrible for the past 3 years?
That’s pretty much all the candidates assuming Randy gets fired. Although the Ducks may give Newell Brown a look, but I don’t know enough about him to know if he’s a strict disciple of Randy’s system. That isn’t a very long list cause in the NHL these days there aren’t that many coaches looking for jobs… Jeez we should never had let Babcock go. Damn Brian Burke
Ill send you guys an email when i get home
But I’m definitely interested. I by no means have the level of hockey intelligence as most people here (I’m still only 14 months in from seeing my first ever NHL game) but I think it would be interesting to cover the experience of being a Ducks fan. Stuff about attending games, season tix, etc. I can flesh this out a bit better later through e-mail, but I wanted to let u guys know I was interested.
by PhantomPretender on Mar 31, 2010 12:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
cool. I’m fascinated just at the story of your commute!
by Arthur from Anaheim Calling on Mar 31, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
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