Anaheim Ducks Expert Panel: Who Takes the Fall for the Ducks 0-3 Postseason Start?
By Ed Stein
Ed Stein -Editor, Pucks of a Feather
My colleagues have very strong opinions, and they should. We all love the Anaheim Ducks. I had to step back a little bit, put my emotions aside, and come at this logically.
Eliminated Suspects
Anyone who thinks this deep hole was dug by John Gibson, is way off base. He has been hung out to dry more times than a pool towel at a Hilton. Also, the defense has been bad. Without the injured Cam Fowler‘s strong two way game, the unit doesn’t have the talent to keep up.
You can also eliminate the Anaheim Ducks General Manager Bob Murray. He set expectations at the deadline when he said this team wasn’t worth a serious upgrade. Its almost like he knew this was coming. His plan going forward had better be good, so the villagers don’t go for the pitchforks and torches.
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Ryan Getzlaf – The Captain has been a disappointment through the first three games. He isn’t scoring, he’s having a hard time finding the open man, and he’s in the sin bin too much. He is a much better player and leader than he has shown so far in the series.
Corey Perry – If he wasn’t doing things that are counter-productive, you would never hear his name called. Perry has missed shots that would have been a gimmie for the old number 10.
The Perpetrators
Who is to blame for the Anaheim Ducks 0-3 Start? The San Jose Sharks (SJS)
Facts are facts, three games into the series and it’s clear to see that San Jose is the better team. Not just better, they are dominating all facets of the game.
Goalie Martin Jones has been red hot. The SJS transition game looks to be a ta championship level. Their penchant for odd-man rushes has killed Gibson. Sharks defenseman have done a great job of reducing close in scoring chances. Last but not least, San Jose has proven to be outstanding finishers. As evidenced by 14 pucks put in the net in three games.
It’s plain to see the Sharks want it more than the Ducks do.