The most dynamic new Ducks player speaks softly and carries a short stick.
David Perron's voice stems from his French-Canadian roots. He's altered his stick for years, a sizable portion sawed off even though he's listed at 6 feet and has to bend further down.
His 6-foot-3 teammate Corey Perry nearly shakes his head when he sees it.
"I can't use it," Perry said.
It helps Perron be one of the NHL's better puck-handlers. He maneuvers quickly in tight spaces and gives the Ducks more of that skill element.