Oh, what a beautiful morning/Oh, what a beautiful day/I've got a beautiful feeling/A pylon's been traded away!
Much to the relief of many in the AC community, Bryan Allen is no longer a part of this team. [Anaheim Ducks, with quotes from Bob Murray and new Duck Rene Bourque]
Delusional Quote of the Year candidate from Habs GM Marc Bergevin on acquiring Allen:
"I see a guy who played on a regular basis for one of the top teams in the West. I don't see why he can't help us here" - Bergevin on Allen
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) November 20, 2014Now, on to the rest of the news:
DUCKS NEWS
- Despite his recent injury, Devante Smith-Pelly has found a home with the Ducks. [ESPN]
- An update on the Ducks' prospects. [Fansided]
- Earlier this week, Lois noted that Chris Pronger is eligible for induction in the 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame. Former Ducks Paul Kariya and Sergei Fedorov will be eligible as well. [Edmonton Sun]
- The Ducks have reassigned Chris Wagner to the Norfolk Admirals. [Anaheim Ducks]
- Patrick Maroon answers all of your burning questions. [Anaheim Ducks]
AROUND THE NHL
- NHL.com projects the 42 man roster for the 2015 All-Star Game. (Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf make the cut, and Sami Vatanen is a contender). [NHL.com]
- Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson has filed for bankruptcy after his parents reportedly mismanaged his finances. [Columbus Dispatch]
- CSS has released a list of players to watch in the 2015 NHL Draft. [NHL.com]
- The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed Detroit Red Wings forward Andrej Nestrasil off of waivers. [Canes Country]
- L.A. Kings' defenceman Slava Voynov has been formally charged with felony'corporal injury to spouse with great bodily injury' after being arrested Oct. 20. Voynov was arrested after bringing his wife to a hospital to treat her injuries. [CBC]