Duck Tales: Downpour of Defensemen Edition

DUCKS NEWS

• Ducks reassign Theodore to San Diego. [Ducks]
• Shawn Horcoff banned 20 games for PEDs. [Ducks]
• With return of Simon Despres, Ducks suddenly have a glut of defensemen. [OC Register]
• Anaheim Ducks Defense, what the statistics say and who is available. [Pucks of a Feather]
• John Gibson and Anaheim's crowded crease. [Today's Slapshot]

• Anaheim Ducks: Sami Vatanen a potential trade piece? [HNGN]
• Wild, Ducks, Jets Key to Trade Deadline? [HNGN]

AROUND THE NHL

• GoPro giving us a little perspective on the hands of these NHL stars. [The Hockey News]
• Everything you must know about MLB Advanced Media's NHL digital overhaul. [Puck Daddy]
• Five reasons to be intrigued by NHL All-Star Game in Nashville. [USA Today]
• NHL Coaches on the Hot Seat at the 2016 All-Star Break. [Bleacher Report]
• Lightning's reported Stamkos offer is 'embarassing.' [Sportsnet]
• Vincent Lecavalier is revitalized after midseason move to Kings. [TSN]
• Five idea teams to pursue an Andrew Ladd trade. [The Hockey News]
• To understand Drouin's impatience, consider Barkov's big payday. [ProHockeyTalk]
• Why the NHL drug program just isn't good enough. [Sportsnet]
• Buccigross speculates on what would have made the Great One just as good in today's game. [ESPN]
• 55 shades of Great: Random facts about Wayne Gretzky. [ESPN]
• Hockey Night in Canada towel is the must-have for players. [SI]
• The NHL keeping a watchful eye on prospect social media. [USHL]