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The season is so close I can almost taste it. Today the Ducks reported to Training Camp for physicals, interviews, pictures etc. They'll hit the ice for the first time tomorrow at Anaheim Ice. Here's the schedule, all of the currently scheduled practices and scrimmages are open to the public, but subject to change of course. And the Roster (not going to make the mistake of typing that one up myself like I did for Rookie Camp last week).
We were originally going to run this post in the morning and update throughout the day, but things got delayed, so here's a massive explosion of tweets that emanated from The Pond today.
Looks like the Ducks will be wearing Eggplant on Throwback Night (10/13) [Icethetics via Puck Daddy]
Mentioned the 1.8 million views on YouTube to Teemu and he already knew all about it. Thought it was going to be 2 million in no time.
— Adam Brady (@AdamJBrady) September 11, 2013
Western Conference Training Camp Story Lines, the Ducks are about halfway down the page [Puck Daddy]
Players are going through workouts and pictures as #NHLDucks training camp opens. pic.twitter.com/rhJpNFJyXj
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
Is it just me or does it look like Beleskey is working out for a water skiing competition in that picture?
Teemu Selanne joking about the first day of camp: "It's the start of a new year, but it's not a day you want to do very often."
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
Selanne on gifts he might get on a farewell tour: "Hopefully golf clubs, because I threw my old ones in the pond."
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
I <3 TEEMU (Yes, I am a 12-year-old girl, why do you ask?)
why was Teemu Selanne smiling Wednesday? last time he'll have to do preseason fitness testing. 'exactly!' he said
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
asked Selanne about the 'lasts' he will face this season: 'in many ways i'm way more relieved than before. i can enjoy every day. good
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
decision to say it right away and take advantage of every day.'
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
The t-shirt worn by the #NHLDucks in camp this year, as displayed by @Matt_Beleskey. pic.twitter.com/T0CHQEsRC0
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
#NHLDucks @Dustinpenner25 back in a Ducks uniform. pic.twitter.com/PwDqUDU5Jm
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
Talking with Cam Fowler, it appears Ducks figure to start w/out Francois Beauchemin (ACL surgery). Not much of surprise there.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
Beauchemin said he's pushing to be ready for Oct. 2 opener. Hopeful to play in preseason but wouldn't say if realistic or unrealistic.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
Beauchemin also said he'll play with brace on right knee. Said he feels he is on schedule and that he's always been a fast healer.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
#NHLDucks Beauchemin on his injury: "When I found it was my ACL, and it was torn, I was completely shocked."
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
Ryan Getzlaf said he spoke to GM Bob Murray before Ducks signed Dustin Penner. 'last time he was here he was energetic, he was excited (mor
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
to be here everyday and loved playing with us so that was kind of our mind-set in going out and getting him.'
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
Penner said he just needs to prove something to himself and his peers. "Proving people wrong is maybe something I did at an earlier stage."
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
Penner also feels he has "unspoken bond" with Getzlaf and Perry. Believes chemistry will come and he'll get better chance w/ANA than in LA.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
Comment from Jen: "BAHAHAHAH"
That said, Penner savors being part of Kings' Cup team and scoring key goals even if time "wasn't the best for me statistically."
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
Penner on recent short summers: 'to make up for the long ones in Edmonton.'
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
Here's a great picture of @RevLovejoy6 modeling some #NHLDucks headwear on the first day of training camp. pic.twitter.com/de3PLQ2Fl5
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) September 11, 2013
For Ducks' Teemu Selanne, fitness testing is first of many 'lasts' http://t.co/43Wn1y5skz
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
Boudreau says Penner will start on LW with Getzlaf and Perry in first on-ice practice Thursday.
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) September 11, 2013
Boudreau said he'll start Penner out with Getzlaf and Perry and see how long it will last. Likes Cogliano-Koivu and Bonino-Selanne as pairs.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
BB also wants to experiment with Daniel Winnik at center in camp. Notes that he could easily move him back to wing if it's needed.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
BB on starting Penner on top line: "Maybe it’s a motivating factor that‘ll make him be the guy we think he can be."
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013
More BB: "I have a lot of forward options." In other words, there's competition and stuff will play out in camp/preseason.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 11, 2013