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DUCKS NEWS
- Did the Ducks appear to be "in awe" of the Pittsburgh Penguins (per Bruce Boudreau) during last night's 6-4 loss? [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Bob Murray shopping for D-men, you may not be happy with some of the rumored names [The Fourth Period]
- In case you missed it: the Ducks/Admirals assigned three players to their ECHL affiliate in Utah on Thursday, including goaltenders Ryan Faragher and Etienne Marcoux and defenseman Kevin Lind. [The Salt Lake Tribune]
- Should the Ducks be concerned about their play at even strength? [Washington Post]
- Patrick Maroon and Devante Smith-Pelly will be strong additions to your fantasy hockey team. [Dobber Hockey via PD]
- Expectations are high for Bruce Boudreau this season. [Orange County Register]
- Profiling the Norfolk Admirals' new head coach, Jarrod Skalde [Hampton Roads}
AROUND THE NHL
- Calgary Flames rookie center Sam Bennett needs shoulder surgery, and is expected to be sidelined for four to six months. [Associated Press]
- The Washington Capitals are celebrating their franchise's 40th anniversary this season. [NHL.com]
- Former Duck Chris Pronger has been officially hired by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, according to Bob McKenzie. [PD]
- According to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the Arizona Coyotes are "doing well." [Associated Press]
- Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Radko Gudas leveled Florida Panthers forward Scottie Upshall with a clear elbow to the face. Though Gudas went unpenalized, he'll surely receive a call from the Department of Player Safety. Paging Dr. Pronger... [CBS Sports]