Last season was truly an eye-opener to how defective the Anaheim Ducks third pairing really was. Don’t get me wrong, I have tremendous respect for both Francois Beauchemin and Kevin Bieksa. They have sacrificed their blood, sweat, and tears for this team. However, the unfortunate news is that they were both already significantly past their prime.
It is high time for the Ducks to move in a new direction. With the newest acquisitions, it is clear that Bob Murray is on the same page. He barely let the ink dry on Luke Schenn’s contract before adding another veteran defenseman to the flock.