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DUCKS NEWS
- Dodger Stadium ice update with Dan Craig. Even with him candy coating it, doesn't sound very good. [Above, via NHL.com]
- Ryan Getzlaf and Jonas Hiller have admitted that they've had difficulty dealing with the "distractions" surrounding the Dodger Stadium game. [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Scott Niedermayer will speak at a fundraiser for the Aliso Niguel Community Association and the Capistrano United Coyotes hockey program. [OC Register ($)]
- Jonas Hiller has unveiled his goalie mask for the Dodger Stadium game. [NESN]
- A preview of today's Ducks-Kings game. [ESPN]
- Toyo Tire is expanding its partnership with the Ducks. [Modern Tire Dealer]
AROUND THE NHL
- The story behind the New Jersey Devils' 1987 '334' game. [NHL.com]
- Patrick Burke, the NHL's Director of Player Safety (and son of Brian) is on the Backhand Shelf podcast. [Backhand Shelf] [Ed. Note: LISTEN TO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -CK]
- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen is a valuable addition to any fantasy team. [NHL.com]
- Will Jimmy Howard's injury finally get Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop on Team USA's Olympic roster? [Raw Charge]
- Will the Columbus Blue Jackets trade Marian Gaborik at the deadline? [The Cannon]