Anaheim Ducks: Character team

I was just reading on TSN.ca about the results of the game between the Flames and Ducks on Feb. 29. As much as I dislike Chris Pronger and the way he exited Edmonton, I give him marks for showing up for the game and assisting the coaches during the match. He suffered face lacerations and a jaw contusion the previous Sunday against the Blackhawks. He is expected to be out for at least a week. Most players use this as an excuse to either stay home or watch the game from the pressbox. But since Ducks head coach had the flu, and the team was one coach short, Pronger stepped up and served as an assistant coach.

I find that very admirable of Pronger, who is known as having a rough demeanor. But this displays how close and committed this Ducks team truly is. Clearly they have regained their form from their Stanley Cup win over the Senators last season. With this act of dedication by Pronger, and the way they appear almost unbeatable, you have to assume the NHL will have their first Cup repeater in the last 10 years.