Crash The Pond: An Anaheim Ducks Podcast
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsCrash The Pond is a podcast dedicated to providing quality objective analysis about the Anaheim Ducks. Through consistent weekly episodes, hosts Jake Rudolph and Felix Sicard will provide listeners with access to the most in-depth discussion available surrounding Ducks’ transactions, roster construction, coaching decisions, game re-caps, draft strategy, analytics, and much more.
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Ducks vs. Oilers, Gibson's Vezina Campaign, Ritchie for Duclair
January 05, 2018 06:55 - 56 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 2-1 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. They discuss another standout performance from John Gibson, Cam Fowler's great play as of late, and the pure magic that is Connor McDavid. Topics discussed after the post-game recap: -Trade deadline rumors -A potential Nick Ritchie for Anthony Duclair trade -Brandon Montour's recent play -Fowler's numbers next t...
Ducks vs. Canucks, Pacioretty to Anaheim, Playoff Predictions
January 03, 2018 08:30 - 1 hourFor the first podcast of 2018, we broke down the Anaheim Ducks 5-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Ryan Getzlaf had another monstrous game, while Ryan Miller posted an impressive shutout. After having broken down all the action, we get into the current Western Conference playoff picture, making some predictions as to who makes it, and who doesn't. To round out the show, we discuss the trade rumors swirling around Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens, and what it could po...
Ducks vs. Golden Knights, Ryan Kesler Comeback Game, World Junior Prospect Update
December 28, 2017 07:11 - 55 minutesAfter what was a promising first period that saw Anaheim take a lead with all four lines seemingly clicking, Randy Carlyle's men seemingly ran out of steam and ran out of answers against a fast-paced Golden Knights team. How do you explain these losses? New pieces gelling? Ryan Kesler fitting back in? Out-played? Out-coached? It's tough to explain, especially with how good everyone looked in the opening frame. We took a crack at explaining it all, while also answering listener questions. Wh...
Ducks vs. Penguins, The New Top Line, Kesler's Imminent Return
December 24, 2017 04:30 - 50 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 4-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. They discuss a standout game for the first line of Ondrej Kase-Ryan Getzlaf-Rickard Rakell, another sensational performance by John Gibson, as well as what the Ducks' lineup could look like once everyone is healthy. This is our last pod before the 25th, so we'd like to wish all of our listeners a very merry ...
Ducks vs. Islanders, Getzlaf's Epic Game, Montour's Controversial(?) Comments
December 22, 2017 04:57 - 50 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Ducks' exciting 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. They look at a standout four-assist performance by Ryan Getzlaf, an impressive overtime period, as well as New York's goaltending issues. After having broken down the game, they talk about the comments Brandon Montour had made to the Orange County Register in light of him being a healthy scratch, and if...
Ducks vs Rangers: Montour Scratched, Carlyle on the Hot Seat?, Potential Coaching Replacements
December 20, 2017 05:03 - 1 hourOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers. They discuss what went wrong for Anaheim in a game where the Ducks put on a better performance at even strength. After having recapped the night's action, the guys field some listener questions, one of them asking about Randy Carlyle's overall performance/job security. This opens up an in-depth conversation around Carlyle's second go-rou...
Ducks vs. Devils, Henrique's Homecoming, Ritchie's Development
December 19, 2017 04:54 - 52 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. They break down a so-so performance by Ryan Miller, Adam Henrique's return to to New Jersey, as well as Nick Ritchie's developmental path. If you've been enjoying the show, be sure to follow us on Soundcloud, or subscribe/leave a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Ducks vs. Blues, Nick Ritchie to the AHL?, Early Season Surprises and Disappointments
December 15, 2017 05:46 - 55 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim staff writer Jake Rudolph and Anaheim Calling associate editor CJ Woodling to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. They break down what was a standout two-goal performance from Kevin Roy, potentially forcing the Ducks' coaching staff to leave him in the lineup for good. Roy's strong play raises a number of questions, however. Once healthy (and now firmly in the playoff hunt), Anaheim will hav...
PODCAST: Ducks vs. Hurricanes, Corey Perry's Injury, Evander Kane to Anaheim?
December 12, 2017 07:35 - 1 hourOn this episode, Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss Ryan Getzlaf and Jakob Silfverberg's return to the lineup, John Gibson's standout performance, as well as a potentially long-term Corey Perry injury. With Perry potentially being out for a while (no official news yet), how will Anaheim's chances be impacted? After having analyzed the night's game, they get into the recent new...
Ducks vs. Wild, Roy Back to the AHL?, Overtime Woes
December 09, 2017 07:34 - 46 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Friday night. They break down a beautiful goal set up by Corey Perry, Ondrej Kase's strong play, and the Ducks' continued lack of success at tree-on-three overtime. After having broken down tonight's action, Felix and Jake also delve into what the Anaheim lineup may look like once everyone comes back healthy. Who stays in? Who g...
Ducks vs. Senators, Troy Terry in Anaheim This Season?, 2018 Free Agency
December 07, 2017 07:23 - 49 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 3-0 victory against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. They analyze another strong performance from Ryan Miller, an outstanding goal by Ondrej Kase, as well as some slick moves by Rickard Rakell. After breaking down the game at hand, the guys field some listener questions through Twitter and the Mixlr chat, leading to some fairly interesting discussion. What kind of contract doe...
Ducks vs. Predators, Ritchie Potential Suspension, Perry Overtime Concerns
December 03, 2017 09:26 - 1 hourOn this episode, Felix Sicard and Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph break down the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 shootout loss against the Nashville Predators. They discuss Filip Forsberg's tendency to take runs at goaltenders, Nick Ritchie's mauling of Kevin Fiala after a Nashville goal, a strong game from Joe Blandisi, and much more. Ritchie's penalty on Fiala was especially notable, and the guys spend quite a bit of time discussing whether Ritchie's actions were justified or not, and if they...
Sami Vatanen Traded To New Jersey, Adam Henrique To Anaheim
December 01, 2017 05:29 - 39 minutesOn this episode, Felix Sicard and Jake Rudolph break down the blockbuster trade that sent Sami Vatanen to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Henrique, Joe Blandisi, and a third round pick. They break down where Henrique fits into Anaheim's lineup, Blandisi's chances at the NHL, if Vatanen's departure hurts the Anaheim blueline, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ducks vs. Blues, Fixing the Defense, Kevin Roy's Development
November 30, 2017 08:39 - 56 minutesOn this episode, Felix Sicard and Jake Rudolph break down the Ducks' 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. They discuss Antoine Vermette's strong performance, another standout game for John Gibson, as well as Kevin Roy's continued development. For the first time in our post-game series, we did a live broadcast on Mixlr, where listeners got to chime in with their own questions and remarks about both the game itself, as well as general questions about the team. One of the bi...
Ducks vs. Blackhawks, Tavares to Anaheim, Potential Trades
November 28, 2017 05:53 - 43 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by Anaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph to break down the Anaheim Ducks' 7-3 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. Since the game itself was such a lopsided affair, they quickly get into where the Ducks can go from here after having lost consecutive games in a row. It feels like Anaheim's injuries are simply becoming too much for them to overcome with an internal solution, so Felix and Jake look into potential trade options....
Ducks vs. Kings, Perry Woes, Make-or-Break Road Trip
November 27, 2017 11:38 - 30 minutesOn this episode, host Felix Sicard breaks down the Anaheim Ducks' 2-1 shootout loss against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. He breaks down Kevin Bieksa's "Superman" punch, Kevin Roy's strong play, Korbinian Holzer's controversial play, as well as Corey Perry's performance to date this season. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, or follow us on SoundCloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ducks vs. Jets, Megna Clears Waivers, Corey Perry's Season
November 25, 2017 02:38 - 39 minutesAnaheim Calling staff writer Jake Rudolph joins host Felix Sicard to discuss the Anaheim Ducks' 4-1 loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday afternoon. They also touch on Jaycob Megna clearing waivers, the new look power play, and why Corey Perry always seems to be blamed for his team's performance. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe/leave a review on iTunes, or follow us on SoundCloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ducks vs. Canucks Breakdown
November 10, 2017 07:23 - 1 hourOn this episode, host Felix Sicard is joined by staff writer Jake Rudolph as they break down the Thursday night tilt between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks. The guys break down everything that went down on game night, including Josh Manson's fight, Silfverberg's multiple goals, Ryan Miller's injury, as well as the current state of the team. Should the Ducks tank the season if things get out of control, or should they make every attempt to make the playoffs? Learn more about your ...
Ducks vs. Kings Breakdown
November 08, 2017 07:18 - 37 minutesThe Anaheim Calling staff breaks down an emotional "Freeway Faceoff" between the Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings, where a slew of physical plays, goals, and injuries made for an exciting and controversial game. Associate editor Felix Sicard is joined by fellow editor Daniel Kleinberg, who helps him discuss the game as well as the current state of the team. They also break down Rickard Rakell's role at center, John Gibson's injury, Brandon Montour's progression, and much more. Learn more abou...
AC Pod #107: New Year, New Podcast, Same Old Hosts
January 06, 2017 23:58 - 1 hourJC & Felix are back for the first episode of 2017! The guys talk about their New Year's Resolutions for the Ducks, look ahead at what Anaheim could potentially do in the month of January, and also look back at the December that was for the Ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AC Pod #106: An Absurdly Bad Call
December 06, 2016 03:05 - 1 hourJC and Felix are still stuffed from Thanksgiving and all the hockey we've gotten to watch over the last few weeks. Six episodes in, the guys are more confident in Anaheim's depth scoring but wary of Carlyle's defensive pairings. They also do their best to try and make sense of the mess that was the shootout against the Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices