We asked our staff to imagine themselves running the Anaheim Ducks. Here are the answers to five questions about what we would do if we were GM Bob Murray.
Every fan is an armchair coach or general manager. We can’t help ourselves. It’s in a fans nature to second guess almost every decision. Today the Pucks of a Feather staff puts ourselves in Anaheim Ducks General Manager Bob Murray’s shoes.
Question 1) What is your biggest area of concern with the Anaheim Ducks that needs improvement?
Greg Johnson – Scoring. The goaltending is extraordinary. The defense is adequate (when Fowler and Lindholm are both playing). The forwards are ok. But they need scorers. Trying to win every game 2-1 is a horrid plan.
Ed Stein – A big stay-at-home defenseman that can skate. There is entirely too much traffic in front of goalies John Gibson and Ryan Miller. I want someone to clear the crease. That’s not all, otherwise, we could find the reincarnation of Clayton Stoner. The new blueliner must be able to join the rush and help in the transition game.
Jacob Robles – I’d say the bottom 6. It isn’t bad per say but we need to be solid throughout. Can’t just be a two line team.
Chris Bushell – Secondary scoring. The Ducks need to take the pressure off guys like Rakell Getzlaf and Perry to an extent. That line should stay together and will get their points, but if Silfverberg Kesler (hopefully) Henrique and guys like Kase Roy and Steel can produce this team can be lethal offensively.