The San Diego Gulls put together a couple strong efforts against teams just down the road... but nothing to show for it as they have another losing streak on their hands. JD Hernandez talks about the player movement going on, and how it has affected the Ducks' AHL squad. The Gulls put on a great performance in Ontario only to lose in overtime, then play one of their best games of the season in Coachella Valley... only to lose in the final minutes of the game thanks to some puck luck going the Firebirds' way. With only two games remaining in the season against the Firebirds, these games have li ..read more

With the season winding down to a close, we look at the recent good play from Trevor Zegras since returning from injury. JD Hernandez looks at some of the numbers from Z over the last 7 games. Also, the Ducks have periods of great play, but still coming up short on the scoreboard. Finally, Cutter Gauthier officially signs his entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks, and will join the Ducks for their final game against the Vegas Golden Knights... with some playoff implications on the line for the Kings and the Golden Knights. Could the Ducks play spoiler... in a sense ..read more

As the season winds down, the NHL career of Jakob Silfverberg comes closer to a conclusion. JD Hernandez gives some quick thoughts on the special night for the Silfverberg family, and some of the other extra stuff around the Honda Center. Also, the Ducks have a tough time against the Calgary Flames... but it's all about the kids who showed up big time. Finally, a big congratulations to Sam Colangelo who scored his first NHL goal in his big league debut ..read more

The Anaheim Ducks lose again to the Seattle Kraken. In fact, Seattle sweeps the season series in SoCal. JD Hernandez wraps up the week talking about how far Leo Carlsson has come this season despite not playing the full amount of games. Also, Shane Wright shines in front of dozens of Firebirds faithful and shows that he belongs in the NHL. Finally, Trevor Zegras leaves the game early. Don't worry, he didn't get benched this time...    ..read more

Right before the Anaheim Ducks' final home game of the season, long-time alternate captain Jakob Silfverberg announced that he would be retiring from the NHL after playing 12 seasons. JD Hernandez talks about the career of Silfverberg, including some favorite moments from his 2020 All-Star season, and his role in the Ducks' epic comeback against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2017 playoffs. Also, we look back at his role in helping some future Ducks feel at home in Anaheim, and the perseverance displayed after countless injuries and coming back to finish out his contract. JD also briefly talks abo ..read more

The biggest story in the NHL right now is the likely relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, a team that has struggled in the Sun Belt since they moved from Winnipeg. After 28 seasons, it was revealed that the NHL made an alternate schedule for next season with the new team in Salt Lake City, Utah. JD Hernandez talks about how this fuels the extensive rumors of the Coyotes being gone after this season, and what this means for hockey in the Southwest. We also explore how the Coyotes got here in the first place, including bankruptcy, losing draft picks, and overall awful management/ownership. Finally ..read more

With the AHL season winding down, the San Diego Gulls have some Black Aces that are now playing and showing some promise. JD Hernandez is back at Acrisure Arena to talk about the good signs coming from the Ducks' AHL affiliate, and the positive habits that some players could take into next season. The Gulls had a decent week taking 3 out of 6 points in some tough games. The Gulls played spoilers against a Condors team that is looking to improve their playoff chances. Speaking of that, JD takes a look at the Pacific Division standings... and the Firebirds clinched the #1 spot meaning the Gulls ..read more

Despite strong showings from both Frank Vatrano and Leo Carlsson, the Ducks still lost in an overtime thriller to the St. Louis Blues at the Pond. JD Hernandez talks about the impact that Frank Vatrano has had on the Ducks, and whether he has been the best signing in the Pat Verbeek era. Also, a shot off the post wound up being a difference in the shootout. Finally, what do we want to see from the Ducks in the last four games of the season ..read more

The Anaheim Ducks lose again to the Seattle Kraken. In fact, Seattle sweeps the season series in SoCal. JD Hernandez wraps up the week talking about how far Leo Carlsson has come this season despite not playing the full amount of games. Also, Shane Wright shines in front of dozens of Firebirds faithful and shows that he belongs in the NHL. Finally, Trevor Zegras leaves the game early. Don't worry, he didn't get benched this time...    ..read more

The San Diego Gulls pulled out a wildly entertaining shootout victory over the San Jose Barracuda hoping to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, and it was a debut to remember for Sam Colangelo. JD Hernandez provides coverage from the game including some insight on the new player and how he fit in with the Gulls. Also, how did the Gulls pull off the victory Wednesday night, and which players made the biggest differences? Finally, despite the win, the Gulls were officially mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the second year in a row. Where do the Gulls go from here, and which ..read more