Pacific Division 2016: The Mid-Season Awards

Pacific Division 2016: Mid-Season Awards

Jan 30, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Pacific Division forward Joe Pavelski (8) of the San Jose Sharks talks with Pacific Division forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) of the Calgary Flames and Pacific Division defenseman Drew Doughty (8) of the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2016 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 15, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) looks up during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Although the Ducks have certainly turned things around of late, the fact remains that they were one of the biggest disappointments to start the season.

On a team resume that includes leading the lead league in scoring and a trip to the Conference Finals all within 2 years, it was hard to explain why the Ducks were so awful to start the year.

Okay, it’s not exactly hard to explain; they just couldn’t score.

At all.

Blame it on Ryan Getzlaf’s appendix or whatever you want, the Ducks offense has certainly been an issue this year.

Their strong defensive play and great goaltending has kept them within striking distance of the playoffs, but if the Ducks are going to the reach the postseason, they need to make a move to bolster that anemic offense.

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