Tuesday, if you were offered bet under the following circumstances, would you take it:
The Ducks get a point playing at home against an Eastern Conference team? Sure and The Eastern team is in the playoff hunt? Yes and You have to play the game without a top 4 defenseman? OK and You have to play the game without your top two goalies? I'm not so sure. and You have to play the game without Getzlaf and Perry? No way
In short, considering the disadvantages the Ducks faced, everyone should be happy about getting a point last night. Further, the players Anaheim fielded showed heart and determination. They came back from two goals down and forced the game to overtime. Goalie Jason LaBarbera rallied after giving up the second goal 10 seconds into the second period, making 20 straight saves before yielding the winner in overtime. Throw in Emerson Etem scored his first goal of the season, it wasn't a bad night.
Ducks Reader Survey
Welcome to the first “State of the Ducks… reader survey this season. I'll do this a few times over the season and compile your answers along with a rotating expert and me. The key to this is your participation. There is a cut and paste section at the end for you to use in the comments. I want your quick answer to all seven questions and if you'd like, one expanded answer that I may use when I publish the results. For the expanded answer don't be afraid to take a position, its your opinion. I'll print the results Saturday.
Frederik Andersen has established himself as an NHL starting goalie, ideally how many regular season starts should he make?
Who do you think is the best fit on the first line with Getzlaf and Perry?
Which rookie has impressed you the most so far?
Who makes up your ideal Ducks power play unit; LW, C, RW, P1, P2 (P is short for point)?
Who in the Ducks organization is most likely to be traded this season?
What role on the team needs the biggest upgrade?
Based on the match-up who is the opponent that worries you the most?
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Cut and Paste Section
Q1. Anderson starts?
Q2. 1st line LW?
Q3. Most impressive rookie?
Q4. Top PP Unit LW,C, RW, P1,P2 ?
Q5. Likely traded?
Q6. Upgrade
Q7. Troubling opponent?
Expanded answer for Q___ :