Anaheim, CA (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks, out of the play-off race for much of the season, are now clearly shifting their focus on the upcoming BRHL Entry Draft. The Ducks, guaranteed no worse than the third overall pick, are said to be interviewing three players. According to a source close to the team, the Ducks are speaking to Canadians forwards, Sam Gagner and Kyle Turris, as well as American winger, Patrick Kane.
The same source has also indicated that several teams have approached Anaheim about moving the pick, but that the offers to date have been close enough to what it would take to get a deal done.
Speculation has also surfaced that if the Ducks get the top choice, they might consider moving down a spot or two depending on what is available in a trade.
The Ducks possess three first-round picks in total, including those of Carolina (currently 16th overall) and Detroit (currently 28th overall), as well and two second-round picks, six third-round picks and several late round picks.
Stay tuned for more...
-- Edited by Anaheim GM at 21:40, 2008-04-06
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2007-08 - missed playoffs (29th overall) 2008-09 - missed playoffs (26th overall) 2009-10 - 7th place in Western Conference (99 pts), Conference Semi-Finals 2010-11 - missed playoffs (19th overall) 2011-12
I guess I can narrow it down to two now since the NHL-Lightning won the draft lottery. This also means that I will win the BRHL draft lottery if I remain in last place...
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2007-08 - missed playoffs (29th overall) 2008-09 - missed playoffs (26th overall) 2009-10 - 7th place in Western Conference (99 pts), Conference Semi-Finals 2010-11 - missed playoffs (19th overall) 2011-12
