They pitched a shutout at Dodger Stadium in the first outdoor NHL game played in a warm climate, they suffered their first regulation loss of the season on home ice on Jan. 21, well past the halfway point of the 2013-14 campaign and they are curb-stomping their opponents in the standings.
But for some reason, when people gather around the water cooler to talk about hockey, you rarely hear the Anaheim Ducks mentioned as the team to beat.
Everywhere but on the ice, where their foes give them plenty, the Ducks get no respect.
Despite 83 points and a cushion of seven over the next best, they can’t even make top spot in power rankings drawn up by reputable reporters like Dave Lozo and Mike Zeisberger.
So what is it about this Southern California squad that makes it so difficult for the casual puck fanatic, or even the occasional columnist, to stand up and take notice?
Quick, name three forwards without Getzlaf, Perry or Selanne stitched on their backs
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Why the Anaheim Ducks Don’t Get the Credit They Deserve
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