I'm fine with the Ducks' moves. I still have hope that some late deals will break though (seems a few deals only are announced later in the day every year)
Carney for Skinner + 2nd; Pretty fair return for a UFA. I thik we owe them a 2nd or 3rd anyways in the summer for Carlyle, so it's more like Skinner/Carlyle for Carney.
Ozolinsh for a 3rd: I can only assume this was a salary dump move (also Ozo doesn't really fit the team style Burke is trying to build). I'd say it would have looked bad trading Ozo right after he is out of rehab, but he went to the Rangers who have a better shot this year than the Ducks and where his style of play will fit a lot better, so I don't think Ozo should mind.
2nd for Friesen: I really like this one. People are going to say Friesen bad-mouthed Anaheim after leaving them last time around, but that was a different owner/coach/GM/team/style. The current team I think fits Jeff nicely, his speed can keep up with McDonald and Selanne to form one dangerous line IMO.
J. Perrault for O'Donnell: Obviously to fill the Carney hole. I think Sean will be a good fit, and he's younger and cheaper than Carney was.
All in all, I had hoped Burke would be able to swing something to get Richards/Jokinen or a first-line LW, but without sacrificing our top prospects, that's a near impossible task.
Good job, I think the Ducks can still make the Playoffs if the get on a late season roll as they have been known to do in the past
