Author Archive for Andy Elvstrand
Andy Elvstrand has since the age of 15 been writing NHL related articles on SvenskaFans.com, the largest European Sports Community on the Internet. A native of Pitea, Sweden, Elvstrand holds some experience from writing Formula 1 articles on the mentioned website as well. The 19-year old is currently a journalism student in Kalix, Sweden, and is running his own blog at AndyDucks.blogspot.com. His full first name is Andreas, but North Americans tends to refer to him as Andy.
When will James Wisniewski be traded?
The Ducks acquired the 25-year old defenseman James Wisniewski at the trade deadline last year in a deal that included center Samuel Pahlsson to the Chicago Blackhawks. Now it appears that ”the Wiz” is on the move again, and his former club Chicago are reported to be one possible suitor. Weather the Ducks will be buyers or sellers [...]
It’s a sad day in Anaheim
A lot of things has happened involving the Anaheim Ducks the last couple of days. Two days ago they signed goaltender Jonas Hiller to a 4-year, $20 million extension. Which, not surprisingly by any means, resulted in backup goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. “Obviously I would have liked [...]
Scott Niedermayer’s Destiny Lays In His Own Hands
Apparently, star defenseman Scott Niedermayer isn’t leaving Anaheim at the trade deadline this year. “Scotty and I have been talking and he’s going to retire an Anaheim Duck. And that’s the way it’s going to be unless he tells me different. I have an agreement with Scotty and it’s my word”, Ducks general manager Bob [...]
Evaluation of Ducks prospects in the 2009 WJHC
Due to some personal issues I needed to address, I haven’t been a very active writer at all. But now that’s going to change, starting from here. The Anaheim Ducks had impressively seven prospects participating in this years World Junior Championships in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The tournament which ended only about ten hours ago [...]
It’s the same old story
Although the Anaheim Ducks have been playing better lately, the inconsistency remains. Not only wins followed by losses, but rather some good games followed by an awful performance. The Ducks have been getting more and more consistent, but the last game against Phoenix was awful even considering that the Ducks played back to back. Anaheim [...]
Lupul’s injury could become a major setback for the Ducks
The injury on right winger Joffrey Lupul seems to be more serious than first reported. Apparently, his back injury might even require surgery. “We don’t know if that’s 100 percent (sure), but it’s a probability at this point”, Ducks coach Randy Carlyle told The OC Register this morning. No time table on Lupul’s injury has been [...]