DUCKS NEWS
- Game of Numbers: Ducks Edition, courtesy of The Hockey Writers. [The Hockey Writers]
- Ryan Kesler has found his rhythm in Anaheim after his departure from the Vancouver Canucks, but apparently the Canucks are doing fine as well. [Vancouver Sun]
- Ryan Faragher lost his inaugural AHL appearance on Wednesday as the Norfolk Admirals fell 3-1 to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. [Fort Frances Times Online]
- According to Puck Daddy’s NHL Awards Watch, Corey Perry is a finalist for the Hart Trophy as of today, and Frederik Andersen is currently a Vezina contender. [PD]
- Jason LaBarbera is still trying to prove himself to the Ducks organization. [Los Angeles Register]
- Getzlaf’s back, alright! [CBC]
AROUND THE NHL
- NHL.com fantasy expert Matt Cubeta says it’s safe to believe in St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko. [NHL.com]
- In Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts: The Buffalo Sabres‘ front office might be okay with one more ugly season, but is that okay for Sabres coach Ted Nolan? [Sportsnet]
- Derek Stepan of the New York Rangers was cleared for contact on Monday, and will be activated from the LTIR in time for tomorrow’s game. [Ranger Rants]
- An update on the Ottawa Senators‘ European prospects. [Silver Seven]
- Puck Daddy’s Ryan Lambert wants people to stop apologizing for Marc-Andre Fleury’s terrible contract. [PD]