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Podcast: Locked On Ducks - Daily Podcast On The Anaheim Ducks
Episode: SEASON PAUSE: How the NHL and Anaheim Ducks CELEBRATE Holidays Better—Fan EXPERIENCE Unmatched
Description: The NHL sets the holiday standard for professional sports, giving players and arena staff time to recharge while other leagues play through. Can this approach fuel a stronger post-break performance? Kyle Kjer explores how the league’s scheduling creates hype for upcoming events like the World Juniors, Winter Classic, and Olympic break, keeping fans engaged and teams refreshed. Ducks’ rising stars Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson headline the next playoff push, while the Gauthier–McTavish–Sennecke line could be the key to Anaheim’s success. With a favorable strength of schedule, defensive improvements from Pavel Mintyukov and leadership...