What really went WRONG for the Ducks this year...

[@deanm375]

It's going to sound counter-intuitive but the players need to stop thinking about scoring and focus on controlling the play. stop going for flashy passes or shots and focus on bread and butter hockey. Focus on the fundamentals and once they start playing as a team the talent will find the net. They need to make defense the priority.

[@duckmylife]

That's a great point. Maintaining the puck is key, and it starts with defense!

[@socalhikerprospector1419]

Plus was last 5 games ish, we stopped taking stupid penalties. And suddenly got competitive. Last game we took 3 penalties, 2 marginal (even the one against Vegas) and the third was accidental. Next season looks bright.

[@duckmylife]

Stop the penalties 👏

[@jomh832]

Hopefully next season will be better. I know there’s a lot of growing pain but at the end of the day it needs to get better.

[@duckmylife]

💯

[@Sickness337]

SO IT WAS YOU FOR THE INJURY CURSE LMAO GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@duckmylife]

Thank you. I won't even mention it next year 😅

[@MangoGod827]

Thank you DML for all the videos. Look forward to more next year

[@duckmylife]

You're welcome! Videos will keep on through the offseason!

[@vu1029]

Please new assistant coach AND new strength and condition staff. If we can bring in any of Cronin guys please do. Retool the PP1/PP2 units along with the PK unit. =)

[@vu1029]

Also DML takeover on Ducks media. ;)

[@duckmylife]

💯 Haha, thank you!

[@pyqio]

Losing 25 games by one goal is a shame, but I believe some of those losses had to do with the number of injuries and the penalties. Once we address the latter (and are lucky with the former), we'll definitely get better point-wise too! Let's hope for a lucky draft this year too, and we might be ready to shine starting next season

[@duckmylife]

👏

[@dalethums8418]

EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR and YOUR GREAT REPORTING

[@duckmylife]

Thank you 🔥

[@kass7927]

Can’t wait for all the young talent to shine. And captain being named this summer👀

[@duckmylife]

Gudas or a young kid 👀

[@jomh832]

Gudas is not here for a long time it has to be someone with long term

[@bagera2003]

2194 SOG for the Ducks vs 2666 SOG against the Ducks for the season - the difference is huge...

[@duckmylife]

Defense got a lot better. The offense stayed about the same. So definite improvement!

[@johnburns9634]

Hey! Surprised to find out that Vegas had the most man-games lost to injuries! And My Flames...didn't. Anyway, the Flames can get first in the lottery! 5%!🤷‍♀ Have a week!

[@duckmylife]

Vegas and their LTIR 🤣 We battle for the 1st 🤝

[@siem.8]

the curse is real! lmao

[@duckmylife]

😅😂

[@Soccerstar12360]

We are gonna come out fired up

[@duckmylife]

Let's goo!

[@rayrangel3377]

Great coverage this year! On point with your assessments. Who do you think the next captain will be? Sounds like Beeker is naming one this summer. MacT or Leo?

[@duckmylife]

Thank you! I think Gudas, a video will be coming out later today on why.

[@bigdogthegamer8958]

This team has plenty to improve on but I’d say they did better than they did last season injuries was the thing that destroyed us this season can’t really blame the team for that it’s hockey injuries happen. I think they’ll make the Wild Card next season maybe but time will tell. Go Ducks!!!

[@duckmylife]

💯 Quack quack

[@Deathzezima]

La próxima temporada será mejor, vamos los patitos!!

[@duckmylife]

👏

[@jeffro249]

To be fair no major injuries is nearly impossible. But mid-level injuries would have been a win.

[@duckmylife]

Yea, that's true haha

[@jakeseay6576]

I believe that if our players could stay healthy we have a chance of making the playoffs next year

[@Hank592]

And don’t take stupid penalties 😒

[@duckmylife]

💯

[@Yournorducksfan]

Once we figure out not to get a pen every play we be pretty good

[@duckmylife]

👏

[@Statikshade]

Verbeek says they're targeting a top 6 forward and a top 4 defenseman this summer. Lets hope that pans out well.

[@duckmylife]

Bargain Bob could never, so its exciting!

[@AnaheimRob]

Well, they have two first round picks and two 2nd round picks, so they have a legit shot at getting both is they do well after their first overall.

[@ivantot506]

top 4 veteran D and defensive forward (to replace Silf) and then depending our draft position top 6 F

[@AnaheimRob]

The Ducks had that one good run at the beginning of the season. I could have seen one or two more of these during the year if they weren't hurt all the time. You nailed it on the head with all those injuries. "IF" the Ducks can stay relatively healthy next year we will see the improvement we were expecting last year. Even more awesome young talent coming next as well year so that could help even if they are a bit raw. I won't expect the Ducks to make the playoffs next year (probably not) but I very much doubt they draft in the top five again unless they finally get lucky with the lottery. My prediction is they pick somewhere between 10 and 12 for the 2025 draft finally making the playoffs again the following season.

[@duckmylife]

Yep, lots of ifs, but we are about to get lucky with those ifs I feel!

[@dominickefrim3088]

As a Kings fan i have been waiting and hoping Anaheim would really improve. Kings take the best of every team traveling through Cali because Anaheim and San Jose are really bad right now. Nobody fears running through the gauntlet of California because they only have 1 team worthy of their A game. I do believe Anaheim is closer to turning the corner than San Jose though so here's to hoping next season Anaheim shows some real improvement...👍

[@duckmylife]

Looking forward to good battles again 🤝

[@Bbox0456]

Everything you said is true 😉👍🏼

[@duckmylife]

Thanks!

[@weaver4prez900]

Ok I will say it... I love the ducks

[@duckmylife]

Me too 🥰

[@jesusg.7428]

Would like for the team to move away from Cronin and bring in Todd McLellan.

[@duckmylife]

Cro gets 1 more year.