Duck Tales: The Kevin Bieksa, Iconic Defenseman Edition

DUCK TALES

• A showing of love for Kevin Bieksa. [FOX Sports]
• Examining the Kesler trade family tree. [The Province]
• Checking in on John Gibson’s first starting season. [Fanrag]
• Only two days after being called up, Corey Tropp was returned back to the San Diego Gulls. [OC Register]
• The NHL expansion draft might have a detrimental effect on the Ducks. [Realsport]

AROUND THE NHL

• The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes have been rekindled after a tough start. [CBC]
• Alex Galchenyuk of the Montreal Canadiens is out after re-injuring his knee. [CBC]
• The Carolina Hurricanes have dropped their fourth straight game in a 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. [Canes Country]
• Johnny Gaudreau was on the receiving end of a huge hit from Leo Komarov. [Puck Daddy]
• Goalie Thatcher Demko of the AHL’s Utica Comets will don a glow in the dark pad set on “Save of the Day Night” which benefits Thea Bowman House, which helps low-income, at-risk youth and families in the city. [Puck Daddy]