The Athletic Hockey Show Are the Anaheim Ducks for real?
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Nov 5, 2025 
Frank Corrado, a former NHL defenseman and keen analyst, joins to discuss the Anaheim Ducks' surprising performance this season. He highlights Cutter Gauthier's stunning goal-scoring prowess and the Ducks’ impressive offensive metrics. They delve into the Pacific Division's playoff dynamics and evaluate Anaheim's promising roster construction. The conversation also touches on Team Canada's goaltending dilemmas ahead of the Olympics and the potential Hall of Fame class, with a nod to Alexander Mogilny's long-awaited induction.
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Don't Cheat By Knocking The Net Off
- Don't intentionally knock the net off to stop play; that's cheating and should not be rewarded.
- Goalies who do that risk having the goal count and losing the benefit of the whistle, as Sean McIndoe argues.
Anaheim's Scoring Looks Sustainable
- The Anaheim Ducks are genuinely generating sustained offense through high shot volumes and slot chances.
- Their young core and added veterans blend suggests the scoring is repeatable, not a short hot streak.
Young Core Plus Cap Flexibility
- Anaheim's upside is amplified because their young players should continue improving while veterans fill complementary roles.
- Their favorable cap situation gives Pat Verbeek flexibility to keep or augment the roster long-term.