Anaheim's attention has been closely fixed on a certain team in the Central Time Zone.
Chicago … naturally.
The Ducks have plenty of company in trying to photocopy a page or two from the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship playbook.
"Not only do they have guys that move well, they just have a higher pace of play," Ducks forward Andrew Cogliano said.
"They move the puck well, they transition well and ultimately that's something we need to be better in. I think the players that came in can help with that."
This was several hours before the Ducks beat the Kings, 2-1, in their preseason game on Friday night at Honda Center.