Category: Armchair GM

How Do You Feel About Cosplay?

By Justice for Rusty | Feb 29th 2024 | 24 min read |

It’s silly season right now with the trade deadline little over a week away. In that spirit I have decided to write a beautiful work of science-...

Pat Verbeek, Buddy - Are You Awake?

By Justice for Rusty | Oct 19th 2023 | 1 min read |

Over at the For Hockey Fans main page, I wrote about why General Manager Pat Verbeek should be involved in the trade rumors surrounding some useful pl...

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Dany Heatley's Contract: What Does It Mean?

By ChrisKober | Feb 28th 2019 | 5 min read |

Yesterday the Ducks signed former Atlanta Thrasher, Ottawa Senator, San Jose Shark and Minnesota Wild winger Dany Heatley to a one year $1 million con...

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Takeaways: Checking Out the Checking Line

By DerekSatterfield | Feb 26th 2019 | 3 min read |

1. Sunday’s loss to San Jose wasn’t fun to watch, but it’s far from discouraging given the play of this Ducks team recently. Ten win...

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Takeaways: A Long-Expected Power Play

By DerekSatterfield | Feb 25th 2019 | 5 min read |

[Ed. Note: Written prior to Monday's game in Florida.] 1. Ryan Getzlaf will not make a run at the NHL record for most goals without a hat trick. A...

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Surprise! Ben Lovejoy Was Not-Not Signed To A Three Year Contract

By JenNeale | Feb 24th 2019 | 3 min read |

So, this was the report from the Ducks on Monday, Jun. 24: Blog: Ducks appear to be moving on without Ben Lovejoy and David Steckel. ($) http://t.co/a...

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Armchair GM: Let's Talk About Mike Ribeiro for a Minute

By KyleNicolas | Feb 22nd 2019 | 6 min read |

So… who am I throwing into the auction circle this week? Standing 6’0″ and weighing 177 lbs, a native of Montreal: Mike Ribeiro. WAI...

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Armchair GM: How Does Iginla-Ryan-Selanne Sound? Maybe Iginla-Getzlaf-Perry?

By KyleNicolas | Feb 22nd 2019 | 5 min read |

The Anaheim Ducks have shocked the NHL this season. Despite being picked by most to be outside the top-eight when the dust settles, the Ducks have sho...

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A Few More Names Ahead of the Free Agent Frenzy

By DanielLopez | Feb 20th 2019 | 6 min read |

In case you missed it, Justin put together a solid collection of six players the Ducks should have their eye on when the Free Agent Frenzy gets under ...

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Armchair GM: SK's Fire Sale Core Player Trades

By SaraKeating | Feb 18th 2019 | 5 min read |

[Ed. Note: All weekend, the AC staff will be trading the same five core players for another team(s) core player(s) of equal value. Thanks for forcing ...