Having taken progressive steps each of the past three seasons, the Ducks find themselves at a crossroads. Here are the three main questions to be answered.
Slowly and steadily, the Anaheim Ducks have been building a head of steam over the past three seasons in the quest to bring the Stanley Cup back to its first California summer spot. Now, fresh off a Western Conference Final appearance for the first time since that 2006-07 campaign and featuring a loaded but retooled lineup, Anaheim is in the discussion as one of the favorites to claim the chalice.