The Kings are struggling (it must be something in SoCal), and it is expected that Terry Murray will be fired soon. However, despite the greatest fears of every AC reader, the Kings organization has said that they are not interested in Randy Carlyle. Translation: Terry Murray will be fired and replaced with Randy Carlyle, AND the Kings will somehow manage to acquire Jeff Carter from Columbus. Just saying. [Ed. Note: Kristen vs. The Magumbo Gods]

On to the links!

• Terry Murray Watch, courtesy of Puck Daddy. [Puck Daddy]
• Roster Report! Coach Boudreau anticipates that Lubomir Visnovsky will return to the Ducks' lineup in 7-10 days. This will be good for our struggling defense. [CBS Sports]
• Devante Smith-Pelly is expected to be a leader on Canada's WJHC team. [TSN]
• We may have lost to Nashville on Saturday, but at least Teemu scored his 900th point! [YouTube]
• Will DSP return to the Ducks after the World Juniors? [Mississauga.com]
• Scott Niedermayer on having his Devils jersey retired. [MSG.com]
• For the first time since December 1, Bruce Boudreau will get two practice days with the Ducks before Phoenix arrives on Wednesday. Will it make a difference? [OC Register]
• Why the Leafs' ownership change makes sense. [Arctic Ice Hockey]
• The New York Rangers have won 2 games in a row, and in those games, they have outscored their opponents 10-2. Why can't we do that? [Blueshirt Banter]
• The Ducks reassign Jean-Francois Jacques to Syracuse (cue the circus music). [Anaheim Ducks]
• The Ducks website recaps the Nashville game. In case you want to relive it, Robby. [Anaheim Ducks]