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07-14-2010 - Ducks 2010 draft review
With two first round picks and eight total picks in the draft, the Ducks were in a position to make a lot of noise at the draft.
06-18-2010 - Ducks 2010 draft preview
The Ducks hold two first-round picks in 2010.
05-22-2010 - Ducks 2005 draft evaluation
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was not an especially strong one for the Anaheim Ducks.
05-20-2010 - Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects 2009-10 review
Anaheim was the only team in the NHL that did not have their own affiliate, so their prospects were scattered throughout North America in an effort to find each of them a situation where they could receive ice time.
05-02-2010 - Ducks junior prospects 2009-10 review
The Ducks had a total of 10 prospects playing in juniors this season.
03-25-2010 - Ducks European prospects 2009-10 review
Anaheim has three goaltending prospects, two former AHL prospects, and one up and coming Finnish star playing in Europe this year.
02-18-2010 - Ducks Top 20 prospects, Spring 2010
The Ducks list is in flux as GM Bob Murray remakes the team.
01-21-2010 - Ducks 2009-10 NCAA prospects update
They have eight prospects playing in the NCAA, up from just five last year and including a first-round pick from each of the past two drafts.
12-17-2009 - Ducks 2009-10 minor-league prospects update
Ducks mino leaguers have been on the move a lot already this season.
12-05-2009 - Beleskey close to full-time NHL role
The left wing has been living out of a suitcase for most of this season as he's bounced around from city to city.
11-19-2009 - Ducks 2009-10 junior prospects update
The Anaheim Ducks have 10 prospects playing junior hockey, including five forwards, four defensemen, and one goaltender.
10-24-2009 - Ducks organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009
Once Bob Murray took over last season, he was able to put his own flavor on the team through some deadline deals and high-profile offseason moves.
10-22-2009 - Sbisa feels like he's been in Anaheim for years
The team welcomed Luca Sbisa warmly and he's thriving as a Duck so far.
10-15-2009 - Prospects to watch in the ECHL for 2009-10
Names like Braden Holtby and Logan MacMillan find themselves in the ECHL to start the year.
10-08-2009 - Anaheim Ducks 2009-10 AHL preview
Anaheim will split its AHL prospects between San Antonio, Toronto, and Manitoba.
08-16-2009 - Ducks Top 20 prospects, Fall 2009
Anaheim is much deeper between the pipes in this iteration of the Top 20.
07-07-2009 - Ducks 2009 draft review
The Ducks ended up with two picks in the first round of the 2009 draft.
06-16-2009 - Ducks 2009 draft preview
The Anaheim Ducks hold the No. 15 overall spot.
05-24-2009 - Ducks 2004 draft evaluation
Unlike the Ducks' 2003 NHL entry draft which paved the way for a Stanley Cup in Anaheim, the 2004 NHL Entry Draft wasn't nearly as important to their success.
04-27-2009 - Ducks junior prospects 2008-09 review
In 2008-09, the Anaheim Ducks had 10 prospects spread throughout the junior hockey leagues of North America.
04-21-2009 - Black Aces arrive in Anaheim
With the Anaheim Ducks headed to their franchise-first, fourth-straight playoff appearance, the team has called up some reinforcements from their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Chops.
03-26-2009 - Drew Miller's versatility a boon
Miller's ability to do everything the team has asked him to has earned him praise from his teammates.
02-25-2009 - Ducks Top 20 prospects, Spring 2009
Jake Gardiner takes over as the Ducks top prospect.
02-13-2009 - Ducks 2008-09 NCAA prospects update
The Anaheim Ducks have four defensemen and one forward in the NCAA.
11-26-2008 - Q&A with Brett Festerling
An unfortunate injury to one of the Ducks top defensemen meant some big skates for Brett Festerling to fill when he made his NHL debut on Sunday, Nov. 16.
11-02-2008 - Ducks 2008 system audit
The Anaheim Ducks have made some dramatic changes to their pool of prospects over the recent years. Most of the team’s top-end talent has graduated and now the prospect pool has been restocked with a different breed of Ducks player.
10-11-2008 - Iowa Chops 2008-09 season preview
It's the first year of the Anaheim Ducks affiliation with the Iowa Chops and it reflects Anaheim’s desire to move all of their affiliates closer to the West Coast.
09-30-2008 - Ducks 2008 training camp update
With less than two weeks before the regular season kicks off, the Anaheim Ducks are still a few cuts away from having their regular season roster solidified.
09-17-2008 - Ducks 2008 training camp preview
A look at which rookies may make the Anaheim roster.
08-29-2008 - Ducks Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2008
Fighting to remain competitive at the NHL level has taken its toll on the Anaheim prospect pool, but after adding 10 new selections at the NHL Entry Draft and adding a handful of other young players over the course of the off-season, slowly the Ducks are restocking the cupboard.
07-18-2008 - Ducks 2008 draft review
The Ducks acquired three top 40 picks for the 12th overall, selecting at Nos. 17, 35, and 39.
06-17-2008 - Ducks 2008 draft preview
Brian Burke has once again publicly stated that he would be looking to either move up or down in the draft, if he could find a deal that helps the team.
06-14-2008 - Ducks 2003 draft evaluation
With nine draft picks appearing in 607 NHL games, the Anaheim Ducks had the most success out of the deep 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
06-03-2008 - Ducks 2007-08 AHL/ECHL season review
Although nothing has been officially announced, reports indicate that Anaheim and Portland are ending their partnership and finding new affiliates for the upcoming 2008-09 season.
05-31-2008 - Ducks CHL prospects 2007-08 review
The Anaheim Ducks had eight prospects playing in the Canadian Junior leagues, split evenly between the QMJHL and the OHL.
05-27-2008 - Ducks 2007-08 rookie review
The Anaheim Ducks did not give much opportunity to any first-year players over the course of 2007-08.
04-14-2008 - Ducks Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
In the past six months since the last Top 20 ranking, the Anaheim Ducks have made significant changes to their prospect pipeline.
02-19-2008 - Ducks NCAA prospects update
The Ducks currently have four prospects playing in the NCAA, including a pair of defenders playing for the top-ranked team in the country.
12-30-2007 - Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects update
The roller coaster ride that has been Anaheim's affiliation with the Portland Pirates continues.
12-15-2007 - Q&A with Bobby Goepfert
The 5’10 Long Island native is getting off to a good start on his pro career a world away in old-south Augusta, Georgia.
12-12-2007 - Ducks fall 2007 junior prospects update
With eight prospects playing this season in the CHL, the Ducks have a very forward heavy contingent in junior hockey, equally distributed between the OHL and the QMJHL.
11-17-2007 - Portland searches for goaltending stability
Over the three seasons of affiliation with the Anaheim Ducks, no fewer than 13 goaltenders have strapped on the pads for the AHL's Portland Pirates.
10-29-2007 - Q&A with Matt Auffrey
Thanks to the closing of the "Van Ryn" loophole, Matt Auffrey is playing for a contract as he waits for his former classmates to graduate.
10-04-2007 - Portland Pirates 2007-08 season preview
Entering their third year of affiliation with Anaheim, the Portland Pirates look to return to their winning ways.
09-29-2007 - Ducks training camp update
The injuries and questions that surround the line-up along with the loss of Dustin Penner have allowed more than a few of the Ducks prospects to get a longer look and a better chance to crack the defending champs’ line-up.
09-11-2007 - Carter looking to stick with Anaheim
From college hockey to the Stanley Cup champion in one year, Ducks two-way forward Ryan Carter looks to earn a full-time role with the club for the 2007-08 season.
09-08-2007 - Ducks 2007 training camp preview
With 16 of the 20 players who were in the lineup in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals confirmed to be returning, the Anaheim Ducks don't have many spots available for prospects.
09-05-2007 - Ducks Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Bobby Ryan remains atop the Anaheim Ducks Top 20 prospects list.
07-16-2007 - Ducks 2007 draft review
The Anaheim Ducks made eight selections at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-14-2007 - Ducks 2007 draft preview
The Anaheim Ducks hold the No. 16 pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-10-2007 - Ducks 2002 draft evaluation
Just two of Anaheim's eight picks in 2002 have made it to the NHL and just one player remains a part of the organization five years later.
05-29-2007 - Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects season review
After a strong 2005-06 season, the Anaheim Ducks minor pro system experienced a tumultuous 2006-07.
05-08-2007 - Ducks CHL prospect season review
The Anaheim Ducks had 10 prospects in juniors in 2006-07.
03-24-2007 - Ducks Top 20 prospects
Bobby Ryan remains Anaheim's top prospect, but there are plenty of changes on the Anaheim Ducks Top 20 prospects list.
02-01-2007 - Ducks NCAA prospects update
After starting the season with four prospects in the college ranks, the Anaheim Ducks currently have three players in the NCAA.
01-25-2007 - O'Brien steps up contribution in Anaheim
Shane O'Brien ranks fourth among all rookie defensemen in points scored with 13, and is ranked second among rookies with a plus/minus of seven.
01-11-2007 - McKee working on new style in Augusta
Free agent David McKee knew he would be starting over this season, but he certainly couldn’t have expected his year to include both struggles at the lower rungs, and trips to the top of the hockey ladder.
12-23-2006 - Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Anaheim Ducks and the Portland Pirates are well into their second year of their affiliation agreement and things couldn't be going better.
12-20-2006 - Lame Ducks no longer
A look at how five Anaheim prospects are rebounding from their numerous injuries.
11-29-2006 - Ducks junior prospects update
The Anaheim Ducks have nine prospects currently playing in the Canadian Hockey League.
10-18-2006 - Q&A with Bryce Swan
See action in only 34 games with the Halifax Mooseheads because of three separate injuries last year, Swan is looking forward to a full year.
10-16-2006 - Calder Corner: Dustin Penner
The first in a year-long series, Hockey's Future takes a look at some top contenders for the Calder Trophy.
10-06-2006 - Five Ducks prospects make NHL roster
In addition to Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Dustin Penner, center Ryan Shannon and defenseman Shane O’Brien made the Anaheim roster.
10-06-2006 - Portland Pirates 2006-07 season preview
The Portland Pirates roster is going through an overhaul as a number of the top contributors from last season have moved on to the NHL or left the organization.
09-15-2006 - Ducks training camp preview
It is the Anaheim Ducks' 13th season of play in the NHL, however, it will be their first under their new shortened moniker.
08-24-2006 - Ducks top 20 prospects
Bobby Ryan remains atop the Anaheim Ducks top 20 prospects list.
07-14-2006 - Ducks 2006 draft review
After a long playoff run that evoked memories of their magical 2003 drive to the Stanley Cup finals, the newly-renamed Anaheim Ducks found themselves drafting in the same position as they did in 2003: 19th overall.
06-21-2006 - Ducks 2006 draft preview
The Anaheim Ducks hold the No. 19 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-12-2006 - Mighty Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects season review
If short-term results are any indication, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Portland Pirates couldn't be happier about the first year of their new affiliation.
06-12-2006 - Mighty Ducks 2001 draft evaluation
Although it has been five years since the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, there still remains more questions than answers for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
05-28-2006 - Q&A with Brendan Mikkelson
After suffering a season-ending knee injury in January of this year, the road to recovery has been long for Brendan Mikkelson, especially as he watched his team compete for the Memorial Cup.
05-21-2006 - Q&A with Brett Festerling
Brett Festerling of the Vancouver Giants turned an invitation to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim training camp into an entry-level contract. He's now playing in the Memorial Cup.
05-03-2006 - Mighty Ducks 2005-06 rookie review
The future certainly looks bright for the Ducks organization as the team owes much of their recent success to the outstanding play of their young players who played regularly and contributed consistently.
04-08-2006 - Frozen Four: Q&A with Kyle Klubertanz
Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Kyle Klubertanz has been one of the team’s top defensemen this year.
04-07-2006 - Mighty Ducks CHL prospects season review
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim had seven prospects who played in the Canadian Hockey League during the 2005-06 season.
03-12-2006 - Mighty Ducks Top 20 prospects
This edition of Anaheim's Top 20 features three new faces. Bobby Ryan tops the list.
02-06-2006 - Mighty Ducks NCAA prospects update
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim currently have six prospects playing in the NCAA.
01-16-2006 - Q&A with Jason Bailey
University of Michigan forward Jason Bailey brought a unique international resume with him when he arrived for his freshman year with the Wolverines this past September.
01-10-2006 - Perrault makes a comeback after injury
It’s been about nine months since Joel Perrault played competitive hockey, battling post-concussion syndrome since the second of two concussions suffered during the 2004-05 season with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.
12-24-2005 - Ryan wraps up a great 2005
Anaheim draftee Bobby Ryan might not want the New Year to ever come, considering how well the 2005 calendar year has treated him.
12-23-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have a new AHL affiliation this season, the Portland Pirates.
12-07-2005 - Q&A with Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau
Injured in training camp, Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau is now healed and trying to get back up to AHL game speed to play for the Portland Pirates.
11-17-2005 - Mighty Ducks CHL prospects update
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have seven prospects currently playing in the Canadian Hockey League.
10-13-2005 - Getzlaf and Perry adjust to the NHL
After being delayed for a year due to the lockout, the dream of playing in the NHL has finally become a reality for highly-touted Mighty Ducks prospects Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry.
09-10-2005 - Mighty Ducks Top 20 prospects
Bobby Ryan, the second overall pick in 2005, tops the much-revised Anaheim Mighty Ducks Top 20 list.
09-09-2005 - Q&A with Anaheim Mighty Ducks GM Brian Burke
Hockey’s Future caught up with Burke in San Jose, California, at the 2005 Pacific Division Rookie Tournament.
08-07-2005 - Mighty Ducks 2005 draft review
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim went to the NHL Entry Draft with the second overall pick for the second time in their 13-year history.
07-23-2005 - Mighty Ducks 2005 draft preview
For the third consecutive year, Anaheim enters the NHL entry draft with a new face in the role of General Manager.
07-13-2005 - Getzlaf endured chaotic 2004-05 season
A look at Anaheim Mighty Duck Ryan Getzlaf's 2004-05 season.
06-06-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL prospects season review
The 2004-05 season saw the strongest performance of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks in the three years that the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were the sole affiliate of the team.
05-25-2005 - Mighty Ducks 2000 draft evaluation
The five Anaheim Mighty Duck picks have played a combined 92 games in the NHL, for a draft class average of 18 games per pick.
03-05-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL prospects update
A look at how 18 of Anaheim’s prospects have played with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.
02-22-2005 - Mighty Ducks European prospects update
The Mighty Ducks have nine prospects playing in various leagues across Europe.
01-09-2005 - Mighty Ducks Top 20 prospects
Ryan Getzlaf remains atop the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Top 20 prospects list.
12-12-2004 - Mighty Ducks NCAA prospects update
Brandon Rogers headlines an impressive group of seven college prospects for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
11-22-2004 - Q&A with Nathan Saunders
Anaheim draftee Nathan Saunders is leading the leading the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats blueline.
11-10-2004 - Mighty Ducks CHL update
A look at how Anaheim's five major junior prospects are playing so far this year.
10-14-2004 - Curtis Glencross begins rookie year in AHL with high expectations
Former University of Alaska-Anchorage star, Curtis Glencross is turning heads as he prepares to take the next step.
10-06-2004 - Cincinnati Mighty Ducks season preview
Eighteen players who saw time with Cincinnati last season are returning to the squad, however, the team will remain quite young.
09-29-2004 - Corey Perry returns to the OHL after a solid rookie tournament
Ducks Prospect Corey Perry is ready to challenge for an NHL job, but instead will look to again contend for the OHL scoring title.
09-21-2004 - Mighty Ducks rookie tournament review
The Mighty Ducks prospects only won one game in round-robin competition, but still managed to walk away with the championship at the 2004 Pacific Division Rookie Tournament.
09-08-2004 - Mighty Ducks rookie tournament preview
A look at the roster of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for the rookie tournament that they are hosting this weekend at Disney Ice.
08-03-2004 - Mighty Ducks Top 20 prospects
The new Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Top 20 features six new faces.
07-02-2004 - Mighty Ducks 2004 draft review
The Mighty Ducks drafted eight players at the NHL Entry Draft, led by their selection of Ladislav Smid, ninth overall.
06-22-2004 - Mighty Ducks prepare under new management
Anaheim must absorb a change in direction as it prepares for draft weekend.
06-09-2004 - Mighty Ducks 2004 draft preview
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks will select ninth overall in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
06-07-2004 - Mighty Ducks sign Rome
Free agent defenseman Aaron Rome signs a rookie contract with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
05-22-2004 - Mighty Ducks 1999 draft evaluation
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks had a very impressive draft in 1999. Their seven picks, none in the first round, have played 563 NHL games.
05-20-2004 - Mighty Ducks consider 2002 draftees
A look at the one forward and four defensemen who could either re-enter the draft this year or become unrestricted free agents if not signed by Anaheim.
05-13-2004 - Ducks prospects final statistics 2003-04
Final regular season and playoff statistics for Mighty Ducks prospects on all levels.
04-25-2004 - Mighty Ducks rookie review 2003-04
A look at the seven rookies who suited up for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 2003-04.
04-01-2004 - Q&A with Ryan Getzlaf
Despite playing in roughly 70 percent of Calgary Hitmen games this season, Mighty Duck prospect Ryan Getzlaf finished amongst the top twenty in Western Hockey League scorers.
03-25-2004 - Ducks sign Curtis Glencross
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have signed undrafted college forward Curtis Glencross out of the University of Alaska-Anchorage to an entry-level contract.
03-07-2004 - Anaheim's college prospect update
An update on the progress of the collegiate crop in the Mighty Ducks' system, plus some news on Anaheim prospects in the AHL, ECHL, and CHL...
02-15-2004 - Ducks look to their youth late in season
With playoff hopes growing dimmer, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks are looking to their young players and prospects.
01-30-2004 - Rookie Report: Joffery Lupul
A look at Joffery Lupul, a work in progress for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
01-23-2004 - Ducks Top Prospects mid-season report
A look at how Anaheim's top prospects have performed so far this season, in order by their rank on the Mighty Ducks Top 20 prospects.
12-19-2003 - Mighty Duck WJC preview
Two Anaheim prospects will compete in the World Junior Championships later on this month.
12-15-2003 - Q&A with George Davis
Interview with Mighty Ducks draft pick George Davis, currently with the Halifax Mooseheads.
11-24-2003 - Ducks Top 20 prospects
With former first rounders Joffrey Lupul and Mikael Holmqvist graduating and other prospects emerging or regressing, this new edition of the Top 20 is quite a bit different from the previous incarnation.
10-07-2003 - Mighty Ducks: Rookies make the team
New faces have broken into the lineup of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
09-28-2003 - Mighty Ducks: Rookie camp and training camp review
A look at how Anaheim's prospects have done in the 2003 prospect tournament and training camp.
08-31-2003 - Ducks: Prospect roster and coaching news
Updates on coaching staff contracts, World Junior Camp, and the upcoming prospect camp.
07-29-2003 - Mighty Ducks: Offseason brings opportunities
The Anaheim Ducks have made some moves that have reshaped the team dramatically. With the Ducks allowing many players to become Unrestricted Free Agents, there are some roster spots opening up for new players.
07-09-2003 - Mighty Ducks: Ryan Getzlaf
A look at Anaheim's first round pick, Ryan Getzlaf.
06-23-2003 - Ducks 2003 draft review
Summary of the nine selections in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, with reaction from Ryan Getzlaf on being taken by the team.
04-08-2003 - Ducks rookies in playoffs
The Ducks are in the playoffs for the third time in their 10 year history. Let's have a look at the rookies on their roster and the prospects in the system.
02-24-2003 - The Ducks Top Prospects
Who's on the rise? Who's falling fast? Who's standing still? With reasons and stats, the new Ducks top 20 is explained.
01-25-2003 - Ducks Mid-Season Review Part 2
In part two of this two-part look at the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim prospects, we will look at the prospects in the AHL and in the NHL.
01-06-2003 - Ducks Mid-Season Review Part 1
In part one of this two-part look at the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim prospects, we will look at the progess of the prospects playing in the Canadian major juniors, the American college leagues and the European pro leagues.
12-17-2002 - Ducks at the WJC
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Halifax, Nova Scotia have long since had ties to one another, dating back to when J.S. Giguere and Marc Chouinard played for the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL. This winter, that bond will be strengthened as some...
11-12-2002 - Duck Calls
Jonathan Hedstrom, the Mighty Ducks prospect playing with Cincinnati is gone for at least 7-10 days if not longer with an eye injury. On November 6th, in the Cinncinnati Mighty Ducks...
10-29-2002 - Anaheim Ducks Counting on Prospects
For the first time in what seems like ages, this year's Mighty Ducks training and rookie camps featured surprising depth at all position. Top prospect Stanislav Chistov, along with the 2000 NHL Entry Draft 1st...
08-16-2002 - Mighty Ducks Off-Season Developments
Despite Murray's troubles as GM in Florida, he has shown nothing but good work here in Anaheim so far in his short term as GM...
07-27-2002 - The Battle...of the backups.
When the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim dealt Steve Shields to the Boston Bruins, it opened an opportunity for another netminder. Who will Jean-Sébastien Giguère's new backup? Jean-Francois Damphousse? Ilja Bryzgalov? Martin Gerber?
05-19-2002 - New Ducks in 2002/2003?
For the last couple of years, Paul Kariya’s team has almost been the laughstock of the entire league while missing the playoffs 7 of the last 9 years. But that may change soon, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have a handful of promising players in the organisation, so...
12-17-2001 - Duck's Pierre Parenteau Profile
Mighty Ducks Editor Jamie Randolph sits down one on one with Pierre Parenteau Anaheim's 9th round pick in the 2001 draft who is currently tearing up the QMJHL. Read to see what he had to say.
11-18-2001 - Ducks Prospects Showing Mixed Results On The Pond
Mighty Ducks Editor Jamie Randolph takes a look at some of the ducks prospects who are or were playing for the ducks in the 2001-2002 season.
11-06-2001 - Ducks Junior Prospects Making a Statement
Anaheim Mighty Ducks editor Jamie Randolph shows that Anaheim's junior prospects are proving they should be top prospects.
09-24-2001 - Young Ducks impressive in preseason
a look at some Anaheim Mighty Duck prospects that look poised to breakout in 2001-02.
08-18-2001 - Which young Ducks are close to the pond?
With the pre-season only a few weeks away, Ducks writer Jamie Randolph weighs in with his look to see which Ducks prospects have a chance at sticking with the big club this year.....
07-26-2001 - Ducks have two very important decisions to make at camp this year
The Mighty Ducks have two very important decisions to make at training camp this fall. Where will their two top prospects play this season?
07-25-2001 - Now that Bryzgalov has signed, where does Greg Naumenko fit in?
On July 16th 2001 the Anaheim Mighty Ducks agreed to terms with goaltender Ilja Bryzgalov.
06-29-2001 - Ducks Draft Chistov at No. 5
The Ducks drafted well this last weekend coming back to Anaheim with a potential top line star, a player who will fight for a forward position this year, and adding some much needed depth at the blue line. They also drafted small with 7 players measuring 6'0" and under. They drafted 4 Canadians, 2 Russians, and one of each from Finland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. They also drafted very skilled. Following is the list of players the Ducks selected in the 2001 Entry Draft.
06-18-2001 - Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Draft Preview
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Past top 5 picks have included: Paul Kariya (4), Oleg Tverdovsky (2), Chad Kilger (4), and Vitaly Vishnevski (5). With three of the four playing well with the NHL club, the 2001 draft brings a lot of optimism.
06-10-2001 - Pierre Gauthier holds Forum.
At the annual select-a-seat, Pierre Gauthier, President and General Manager of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, held a forum for season ticket holders. Here are the details from that forum. Special Thanks to Brian Ross for reporting.
06-09-2001 - Vyshedkevich to Russia or Anaheim?
Sergei Vyshedkevich has signed a 1 year contract with Dynamo Moscow of the Super League for next season.
02-17-2001 - Giguere takes over starting job
It was announced on Valentine's day that Giguere was going to replace Hebert as the starting netminder. With the Big Ducks out of the playoff picture and Hebert's play below normal management thought it would be a good opportunity to groom the future goalie. Since the season is practically over, they might as well.
02-17-2001 - The New Kids on the Pond
Get the latest info on new ducks, Scott Langkow and Sergei Vyshedkevich.
01-08-2001 - Petr Tenkrat pays dividends
In the eighth round of the 1999 draft, Anaheim selected Petr Tenkrat from the Czech Republic. Selected 230th overall, the Ducks weren’t expecting him to pay dividends anytime soon. But on Wednesday night ...
11-18-2000 - Swede outspoken in home press
Europeans know exactly what to say when they´re talking to the North American press. Well, maybe Vaclav Prospal should sometimes choose his words more carefully...
09-14-2000 - Camp Breeds Hope for Anaheim
If first impressions mean anything, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have a very bright future. Then again, the Ducks are traditional optimists who often over analyze the future. Going into this season's training camp, that tradition continued.
07-26-2000 - Chouinard Looks to Anaheim
The Mighty Ducks re-signed Marc Chouinard to their roster on Tuesday night and barely anybody talked about it. The message boards and mailing lists were silent. Nobody seemed to care in California as the papers barely mentioned the signing - instead focusing on Marty McInnis. But perhaps they should start paying more attention.
06-26-2000 - Mighty Ducks 2000 Draft Review - Quality over Quantity
Apparently, there was some good karma going around that day. Saturday afternoon, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim got the chance to select Alexei Smirnov, and sure enough, they
06-20-2000 - 2000 Mighty Ducks Draft Preview
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That certainly proves true for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Like in past drafts, the Ducks are looking for hard working
05-10-2000 - Mighty Ducks Season in Review
The Mighty Ducks thought this was the year they were gonna become contenders rather than the standard pretenders. As usual, the team's high hopes were dashed by mid-season and the Ducks will have to look to thefuture again to become contenders
03-18-2000 - Ducks Deal Davidsson and Trebil
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim promised some minor deals this trade deadline and General Manager Pierre Gauthier delivered with the dealings of minor leaguers. The most notable of these players is Johan Davidsson.
01-11-2000 - Cincinnati's Torrey DiRoberto
This week we take a look at Cincinnati's speedy rookie center, Torrey DiRoberto...
12-13-1999 - Mighty Ducks: Quarter Report Card - Part 2
Mighty Ducks: Quarter Report Card - Part 2
12-03-1999 - Mighty Ducks: Quarter Report Card - Part 1
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are off to one of their best starts of their young history. The same can be said for their AHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. The baby Ducks have been helped thanks to depth and their new partial affilia
10-14-1999 - Ducks: Balmochnykh Suspended
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are not the only Duck team feeling the effects of suspensions. On Wednesday, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks learned they have lost top flight prospect
09-20-1999 - Mighty Ducks Camp Update
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have had a wonderful off sesaon. They have made some new acquistions, watched prospects mature and for once, they had a relatively quiet off season unlike the past which was full of contract squabbles, ego trips, coaching
06-13-1999 - 1999 NHL Entry Draft Preview: Anaheim Mighty Ducks
This season, the Ducks have the 15th overall pick in the 1st round, followed by the 45th overall pick in the second round. The Ducks this year should obviously be looking to not only become a better team, but to have their top selection in the lineu
06-03-1999 - Vitaly Vishnevsky Profile
The Ducks may not have a high quantity of prospects but they certainly have the quality in Vitali Vishnevsky.
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