The NHL boasts a very short offseason, ending in June and starting preseason games back up in September. This is exciting for hockey fans, especially for those of us standing by a non-playoff team. Once the Stanley Cup is raised we're only a short three months away from all 30 teams hitting the ice again with renewed hope and a clean slate.
The Anaheim Ducks are one of those non-playoff teams and have the potential of looking very different on opening night of the 2012-2013 season. With so much uncertainty surrounding this club, especially in regards to their second scoring line, it's certainly worth questioning: Who will be in their lineup come October?
The First Line
The 2012-2013 season will be the last of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry's contracts. How that effects their play remains to be seen, however we can certainly expect them to once again carry the load for Anaheim on their top line. The only question mark here continues to be who will play on this line's left wing.
Conventionally, this would be Bobby Ryan's spot on the depth chart. He is without a doubt the third best offensive player Anaheim has. However, he can play center, an ...
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NHL Predictions: What the Anaheim Ducks Lineup Will Look Like Next Season
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