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Helene Elliott: Ducks are in a rush to get going

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks have undergone massive and much-needed changes since they stumbled and fumbled their way to a non-playoff finish last season. They have a new coach, Dallas Eakins, a commitment to playing with a faster pace, and a pronounced emphasis on youth. They felt invigorated as they prepared to open the season on Thursday against Arizona, confident they had rebuilt their self-esteem as solidly as they had rebuilt their roster.

"This is a group that I feel can do good things that people might not necessarily see

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