Anaheim Ducks 25th Anniversary: Best players to wear numbers 29-25
By Jacob Robles
26 -Samuel “Sammy” Pahlsson (2001-2009)
A key piece of Anaheim’s famous checking line alongside Rob Niedermayer and Travis Moen, Sammy Pahlsson to this day still is an integral piece of Ducks history. While not a prolific scorer, Pahlsson would play on Anaheim’s checking line, a shutdown line that can be somewhat comparable to the Cogs-Kes-Silf line we run today.
During the Cup Final series against Ottawa, Pahlsson’s line would be tasked with having to shut down Ottawa’s top line of fellow Swede and former teammate, Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, and the all-star himself, Dany Heatly. Pahlsson scored two points in the Finals against Ottawa (1G, 1A), but had a total of 12 in 21 playoff games that magical year.
25- Chris Pronger (2007-2009)
Another no-brainer for this list. A somewhat controversial figure during his playing career, Pronger was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2006. The Ducks sent Joffrey Lupul, Ladislav Smid, and multiple draft picks back to Edmonton in exchange for Pronger. One of these picks would become Jordan Eberle.
Pronger spent three short years with Anaheim before his trade to Philadelphia in 2009. While his time was short, Pronger played 220 games with Anaheim, collecting 150 points (36G, 114A). With a Stanley Cup Championship to his name,
Pronger also became a member of the Triple Gold Club (Olympic Gold Medal, World Championship Gold Medal, and Stanley Cup champion), along with fellow teammate Niedermayer. Pronger now spends his time as a member of the Florida Panthers front office as their Senior Adviser of Hockey Operations.
While the years following the Cup haven’t been so nice to Anaheim, the Pronger trade of 2006 is still regarded as one of the greatest deals in franchise history. It was the final piece to puzzle that helped Anaheim claim supremacy.
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