It seems as though it took an eternity for the Anaheim Ducks to announce what most of us have known since February. Dallas Eakins has been named the next coach in franchise history, and he will, hopefully, pave the way for a better and brighter future for the team and the organization as a whole.
This is his chance at redemption, and the Anaheim Ducks chance too. We’re moving on, he’s moving up, and we’re all excited at the prospect that this will be a beautiful partnership. However, he knows better than anyone that the NHL is a completely different beast, and things are going to be a lot crazier here in Anaheim than they ever were down in San Diego.