Having no relation to action star Steven Segal, Brandon is a gritty player in the Ducks’ mold. He was acquired from the Nashville Predators for future considerations. The move is to add another character player to bolster the Ducks’ minor-league team the Portland Pirates. Segal was ranked at the bottom of the Preds’ top 20 [...]

Anaheim traded for depth center man Stephen Dixon, who plays for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, sending Tim Brent the Penguins way. Brent played in 15 games for the Ducks scoring one goal, but injuries are a constant concern. He does have potential as a third-line center if he can stay healthy.

The Ducks have shipped youngster Ryan Shannon to the Vancouver Canucks for Jason King and a conditional third-round draft choice in 2009.
Shannon is a small player by NHL standards, though very quick. Burke may have grown frustrated however after giving Ryan numerous chances throughout the season and Shannon not responding or fitting in with the [...]