Steve Palumbo: Will the Loss of Stephane Robidas Prove Costly for Anaheim?

Steve Palumbo: Will the Loss of Stephane Robidas Prove Costly for Anaheim?
- Steve Palumbo

Not really. Still a good team. Doesn't really matter though, the Sharks look pretty unstoppable.

Hell yeah it will

Vatenen replacing Robidas?

Ducks let Dallas' two AHL goons get under their skin last game. They'll be better tomorrow.

Vatenen replacing Robidas?
- mr.cecc

Or Fistric.

Or Fistric.
- ducks31

If Fistric is ready, he'll play. His physical play will come in handy.

Why is Hiller not playing?
Is he hurt?

Why is Hiller not playing?
Is he hurt?
- MTL1

He isn't playing as well as Anderson.

If Fistric is ready, he'll play. His physical play will come in handy.
- duxcup07

I hope it's Fistric over Sbisa. Sbisa would likely be a liability as he gets hot-headed over players like Garbutt and Roussel. The Ducks need to handle those two, by targeting Benn and Seguin.

I hope it's Fistric over Sbisa. Sbisa would likely be a liability as he gets hot-headed over players like Garbutt and Roussel. The Ducks need to handle those two, by targeting Benn and Seguin.
- thatsapickle

Fistric is for sure playing tonight in game 4 and will be paired with Bryan Allen. Also part of me thinks that Hiller has had an injury since the latter part of the season and has not recovered. In any case, the organization has three solid goalies that can be put into a playoff game.

I don't think "targeting" is the right word, but the Ducks should at least show the Stars' stars (I'm funny) that they won't tolerate foul play. With the addition of Etem for Selanne, BB is telling his team that they need to play with speed and forecheck for 60 minutes. If the Ducks can match the Stars' speed and play with a level head, they have a great chance of maintaining their series lead.

Hey Steve,
Nice to have a Ducks blog back up for the playoffs. Keep up the good work!

Does hiller start game 5

Does hiller start game 5
- MTL1

I think he does.