Damn it! This is why I don't buy Jerseys!

The Ducks were the first team in the NHL to strike this off-season, sending Defenceman Chris Pronger and Ryan Dingle (who?) to Philapelphia For 2 Draft Picks (including #21 this year...), youngster/prospect Luca Sbisa, and Joffrey Lupul.

Wait, what?

LUPUL?

Didn't we trade him to GET Pronger in the first place?

Yes, Yes we did.

Three years later, the Ducks - - facing salary cap issues Undid the deal and got a pretty good return on their end. Not only do they get a versatile forward who knows the players and put up great numbers playing w/ the likes of Getzlaf and Perry in Lupul, they get a great draft pick this year, next year and ayoungster w/ some potential.

Did I mention this all has to do with Niedermayer coming back?

YES HE IS.

Apparently the Ducks coaching staff has received word from the All-Star captain that he will seek to return to hockey and sign a contract with the Ducks this off-season.

AWESOME day for Ducks fans, because not only do we get our Captain back, committed for a full season, it also means Selanne'll probably finish out his contract, too, as he was basing his decision on Scotty N. and is signed through next season.



YEEHAW Ducks fans, can't wait for September!