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Finding the Top Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks have had some of the greatest players in NHL history on their roster. From Teemu Selänne to Paul Kariya to Ryan Getzlaf, the Ducks have been blessed with some of the most talented players in the league. In this article, we will take a look at the best players in Anaheim Ducks history.

History of the Anaheim Ducks Franchise

Initially, the team owner was The Walt Disney Company, which wanted to capitalize on the film's popularity. The Ducks played their first two seasons at the Anaheim Pond (now Honda Center), and they quickly became one of the most popular teams in the NHL.

The Ducks made their first playoff appearance in 1997, and they reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2003. However, the Ducks lost to the New Jersey Devils in seven games. The franchise rebranded itself after new ownership took over to their current name of the Anaheim Ducks in 2006.

The Ducks finally won their first Stanley Cup in 2007, defeating the Ottawa Senators in five games.

Anaheim Ducks Hall of Fame Players

The Ducks have seen some great players on their roster. So far here are players that skated for the franchise that are in the Hockey Hall of Fame:

Scott Niedermayer

Born August 31, 1973, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was Hockey Hall of Fame Defensemen, Scott Niedermayer. This legend played 18 seasons he was a four-time All-Star and was on four Stanley Cup Champion teams. In 2003–04 Scott won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2007 as the most valuable player of the playoffs. Niedermayer skated for the New Jersey Devils, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Teemu Selänne

Born July 3, 1970, in Helsinki, Finland was Hockey Hall of Fame Right Wing, Teemu Selänne. Teemu held the NHL rookie points record with 132 from the 1992-93 season. Selänne broke Mike Bossy's record of 53 goals by finishing the regular season with 76 goals for Winnipeg. He is also a six-time Olympian, with three bronze medals, and one silver. His NHL tenure included playing for the Winnipeg Jets and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He also had a stint in Colorado with the Avalanche, and fought through some injury plagued seasons, but in 2007 he returned to the Ducks and helped them with the Stanley Cup.

Paul Kariya

Born October 16, 1974, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, was Hockey Hall of Fame Left Wing, Paul Kariya. This legend was a five-time NHL All-Star and captured two Byng Awards during his brilliant NHL career. Kariya skated for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, the Colorado Avalanche, the Nashville Predators, and the St. Louis Blues during his 15-year career, where he tallied 402 goals and 587 assists.

Jari Kurri

Born May 18, 1960, in Helsinki, Finland, was Hockey Hall of Fame Right Wing Jari Kurri. This skating legend was on five Stanley Cup Champion teams. Kurri was a five-time NHL All-Star, the 1985 Byng winner, and appeared on the NHL 100th anniversary team. Kurry skated for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Colorado Avalanche during his brilliant 17-year NHL career.

Sergei Fedorov

Born December 13, 1969, in Pskov, USSR, was Hockey Hall of Fame Center, Sergei Fedorov. This skating legend hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup on three different occasions. Sergei was a two-time Selke winner and an All-Star. He skated with the Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Washington Capitals during his brilliant 18-year NHL career.

Chris Pronger

Born October 10, 1974, in Dryden, Ontario, was Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman, Chris Pronger. This legendary skater won a Stanley Cup title with the Anaheim Ducks. Pronger was a four-time NHL All-Star and Norris Trophy winner and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 1999-2000. Besides the Ducks, Chris skated for the Hartford Whalers, St Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, and Philadelphia Flyers during his brilliant 18-year career. In 2017, he was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in NHL history.

Other Great Anaheim Skaters

The list of top skater for the Ducks is not limited to those guys in the listed in the Hall of Fame, how about these skaters:

  • Jersey Number 5 & 6: Vitaly Vishnevski
  • Jersey Number 5 & 24: Ruslan Salei
  • Jersey Number 14 & 38: Chris Kunitz
  • Jersey Number 15 & 20: Steve Rucchin
  • Jersey Number 31: Guy Hebert
  • Jersey Number 35: Jean-Sebastien Giguere
  • Jersey Number 51: Ryan Getzlaf
  • Jersey Number 61: Corey Perry

Chris Kunitz

Born September 26, 1979, in Regina, Saskatchewan, was four-time Stanley Cup Champion Left Wing Chris Kunitz. This skating legend was on the ice for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Chicago Blackhawks. He scored 268 goals with 351 assists during his NHL career.

Steve Rucchin

Born July 4, 1971, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was former NHL Center Steve Rucchin. This legend skated for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Rangers, and Atlanta Thrashers during his 12 seasons in the NHL scoring 171 goals and contributing 318 assists.

Special Thanks

The image in the banner is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons of Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov warming up at GM Place before playing the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semi-finals during the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs (June 14, 2007). Thanks to the Original uploader was Kaiser matias at en.wikipedia.

Follow the player links to credits for thier history which includes Hockey-Reference.com

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