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Anaheim Ducks Fans, Do You Believe Now?

By Jonathan Watson

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 24: Troy Terry #19 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on January 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Ducks won 5-3. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 24: Troy Terry #19 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on January 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Ducks won 5-3. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images) /
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The Final Stretch

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks in the third period at Honda Center on November 05, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks in the third period at Honda Center on November 05, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

With 48 games played and now headed into the All-Star break, the Ducks can look to make some moves heading into the second half of the season. People have looked at the Ducks’ defense as an area to make a trade. A lot of rumors are swirling around the Anaheim Ducks to make a trade to bolster their defense. One person in particular that has been discussed for trades is Josh Manson. Yes, he hasn’t produced on the stats sheet, and no he hasn’t been always healthy. That said, despite his inconsistent play, I’m not on the trade block discussion just yet.

Of course, if a trade is fair and equitable for both sides, then I’m all for it. That said, I’m not willing to trade any valuable pieces that can be valuable for future seasons, all for giving this Ducks team a chance to compete now. This team is young, but competitive, and I’m not willing to risk the future for the here and now. They may not be perfect, but I’m willing to roll with this team and see where we make moves heading into the offseason.

What I do want to see is consistency on the forward lines. I would like to see Zegras and Terry playing together. To me, they are the newer version of previous dynamic duos that this franchise has had over the years. Not only do their styles complement each other, but so do their personalities. From the outside looking in, Zegras is more like Teemu Selanne, a guy whose bravado knows no bounds. Terry is like Paul Kariya, a more soft-spoken guy whose confidence is set by how the team produces.

I also want to see better play in front of Gibson. Last few games, the Ducks’ defense has been lagging. One could point to fatigue being on the road, while others can point to just being the norms of playing in the league. Either way, in order to preserve Gibson, the Ducks defense has to stand tall and play a more D3 style of hockey (reference to D3: The Mighty Ducks).

Finally, I want to see more support coming from us Ducks fans. This team is in first place in the division. 1st. This being in a division with Vegas, Edmonton, Calgary among the perennial contenders and OUR Anaheim Ducks are in first place and will probably stay inside the top 3 heading into the All-Star break. The fans need to step up and show the team that they will be there for them heading into the final stretch. #GODUCKSGO.

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