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Before he was sent down to the minor leagues to play during the Olympic break, Ducks defenseman Brett Festerling seemed to survive his latest challenge in trying to hold onto to his spot on the roster. The fact that the club put veteran Nick Boynton on waivers offered some proof of that. But while Festerling, 23, [...]
Dan Sexton had two goals in his first game back in the American Hockey League on Friday night. Sexton potted two for the Manitoba Moose in a 5-4 loss to San Antonio. Ducks defenseman prospect Brian Salcido had two assists for the Moose. Sexton was re-assigned to the AHL after the Ducks acquired winger Jason [...]
Because they don’t have an American Hockey League affiliate, the Ducks started the season by sending the bulk of their better prospects to the San Antonio Rampage, which are the Phoenix Coyotes’ top affiliate. But it’s become clear that the arrangement hasn’t worked as players such as Matt Beleskey, Mark Mitera and Brett Festerling (pictured) [...]
With the first half of the preseason completed, the Ducks’ defense is taking shape. The lineup they used Monday night against San Jose was close to what they will likely use in the regular season, with Scott Niedermayer, Ryan Whitney, James Wisniewski, Nick Boynton, Luca Sbisa and Brendan Mikkelson. Steve Eminger, who is penciled in [...]
Some quick hits from Monday’s morning skate. … Defenseman Brian Salcido cleared waivers and will report to Manitoba of the American Hockey League. Salcido was re-assigned to the AHL on Saturday but he had to clear waivers. He is on a one-way contract that will pay him $500,000 if he plays in the NHL this season. [...]
The Ducks assigned trimmed their training camp roster by seven players Saturday. Defenseman Brian Salcido was assigned to the Manitoba Moose but must clear waivers. The club will know Monday morning whether he is claimed. Salcido signed a one-year deal in July that will pay him $500,000 if he plays in the NHL. Defenseman Brett Festerling, left [...]
Here is the lineup for the Ducks-Phoenix game Friday at Jobing.com Arena. (Keep in mind the line combinations and defensive pairings are tentative)… FORWARDS Matt Beleskey-Ryan Carter-Troy Bodie Evgeny Artyukhin-Brandon McMillan-Dan Sexton Bobby Ryan-Maxime Macenauer-Joffrey Lupul Ryan Donally-MacGregor Sharp-Mike Brown DEFENSEMEN Jassen Cullimore-Luca Sbisa Steve McCarthy-Brian Salcido Brett Festerling-Nick Boynton Brendan Mikkelson GOALTENDERS J.P. Levasseur [...]
The full lineup for tonight’s preseason opener against Phoenix at Honda Center: FORWARDS Bobby Ryan-Peter Holland-Dan Sexton Nicolas Deschamps-Maxime Macenauer-Joffrey Lupul Evgeny Artyukhin-Ryan Carter-Troy Bodie Matt Beleskey-Petteri Nokelainen-Mike Brown DEFENSEMEN Luca Sbisa-Sheldon Brookbank Brian Salcido-Nick Boynton Brendan Mikkelson-Steve Eminger GOALTENDERS Jonas Hiller, Timo Pielmeier Post from: Ducks blog Source
Forwards Bobby Ryan and Joffrey Lupul and defenseman Luca Sbisa are among those expected to play in the Ducks’ preseason opener Wednesday against Phoenix at Honda Center. Peter Holland, Mike Brown, Evgeny Artyukhin, Matt Beleskey, Ryan Carter, Petteri Nokelainen, Dan Sexton and defensemen Brian Salcido, Brendan Mikkelson, Sheldon Brookbank were also expected to play. The goaltenders [...]
For the past two years, the storylines that centered around Ducks’ training camp had little to do with hockey. In 2007, the club opened camp wondering whether Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne would resume their careers. Last season it began without soon-to-be-traded Mathieu Schneider and Selanne (right), who couldn’t sign a contract because of the [...]
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