Duck Tales: The Ducks' Strong Play Is Even Helping Your Fantasy League

DUCKS NEWS

• Ryan Getzlaf is powering the Ducks' fantasy surge. [NHL.com]
• It's time to take the Ducks seriously. [Sporting News]
• Bruce Boudreau on sending Emerson Etem to Norfolk: "It's not easy for a young guy to make our team." [Pro Hockey Talk]
• The Ducks have lined up well on the road. [OC Register ($)]
• A Q and A with Ducks prospect Stefan Noesen. [The Hockey Writers]
• Francois Beauchemin and Nick Bonino took part in Reading Is The GOAL Day. [Anaheim Ducks]
• Cam Fowler's play on the ice has improved, and he's finally rewarding his fantasy owners as well. [NHL.com]
• UPDATE #1:  Almost forgot to include the latest SBN Power Rankings.  The Ducks are up from 11 to six, but the bastards up the freeway top the list [SBN] -CK

AROUND THE NHL

• The NHL salary cap is projected to increase to around $71 million USD. [Canada.com]
• Five NHL "sure things" that ended up being huge disappointments. [Down Goes Brown]
• Correct calls are the ultimate goal in the NHL. [Backhand Shelf]
• Marek and Wyshynski discuss potential NHL expansion on their podcast. [Puck Daddy]
• Is Jack Capuano really off the New York Islanders' hot seat? [Puck Daddy]
• The Detroit Red Wings have placed Henrik Zetterberg on long term injured reserve. [NHL.com]
• Revenue sharing could help small-market NHL teams keep up with the rising salary cap. [The Hockey News]
• Getting to know the NHL rulebook: rink dimensions. [Winging It In Motown]
• How the Florida Panthers' 'plywood glass' embarrassment happened. [Puck Daddy]
• Boston, Tampa, Chicago, and St. Paul are the sites of the next 4 NCAA Men's Frozen Fours. [USCHO.com]
• Jared Cowen of the Ottawa Senators has been suspended 2 games by the NHL for a head shot on Zemgus Girgensons. [The Hockey News]