Frank Vatrano

Do the Ducks Trade Frank Vatrano to the Rangers?

The Anaheim Ducks‘ General Manager, Pat Verbeek, has been on the move this week, sealing two deals to unload some older veterans on expiring contracts. As the trade deadline looms just two days away, Verbeek faces a race against time to find a suitable deal for the highly-valued goal-scoring winger Frank Vatrano. In a strategic […]

Devils Take a Tough 4-3 Loss vs. Anaheim Ducks, Lukas Dostal Made 52 Saves | 3/1/2024

The Devils took a tough 4-3 loss when they played against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 1st at the Honda Center. Jack Hughes had the chance to tie it 4-4 on a penalty shot with 2.1 seconds remaining, but Lukas Dostal denied Hughes. However, it wasn’t that they didn’t put the effort in, the […]

New York Rangers General Manager Chris Drury

Rangers’ Division Lead Allows for Experimentation Ahead of Trade Deadline

With less than a month to go before the NHL trade deadline, there is precious little time to make the player additions and subtractions that will (hopefully) help teams make a playoff run or set them up for a brighter future. Each team’s plan for the deadline is not only a state secret and much […]

NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks | 02/09/2024

It was a really fun ride while it lasted. Of course, it would’ve been great if Edmonton tied the league record for the 17th straight win on Tuesday night. I do feel bad for the Oilers fans who traveled to Vegas and attended the game, possibly traveling to Anaheim for that game as well, hoping […]

Player Profile: Jake Oettinger

This past Saturday, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto. Oettinger returned to NHL action when the Stars hosted the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on January 12th. Although the Predators spoiled Oettinger’s return from a lower-body […]

An Open Letter to Rangers General Manager Cris Drury: Part II – Make a Move Or Two

I am trying something different. I have written two open letters to New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury regarding the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, March 8th. In part two, which is written below, I tell Chris Drury to make a move or two to get this team ready for the Stanley Cup […]

Ducks Injuries And Penalties Holding Back Their Potential

Coming off the franchise’s worst season last year, the Ducks were supposed to take a step in the right direction this season with new head coach Greg Cronin and a roster that sports 12 players under 25. However, injuries to key young players and unnecessary penalties have put a halt to their progress. Although the […]

Steven Stamkos on the ice for the Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Game Recap: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Anaheim Ducks | 01/13/2024

After starting what was labeled to be a ‘crucial’ home stand with a couple of overtime victories, the Tampa Bay Lightning were looking to stay perfect at Amalie Arena in 2024 when they hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. They did that in a convincing 5-1 win. It took a little time for the […]

Should The Anaheim Ducks Consider Trading Frank Vatrano in 2023-24?

Statistically, 2023-24 has been a terrific year for Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano. At 29 years old (turning 30 on March 14th), Vatrano has tallied 20 goals and 10 assists through 41 games on the season, the exact halfway mark. He is on pace for a whopping 40 goals this season and is only five […]

Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks 01/07/2024

The Detroit Red Wings will wrap up their West Coast road trip against the Anaheim Ducks tonight.