Roster Updates

Part of any new season is getting adjusted to who’s new and who isn’t around anymore. Here’s an update on some old and new Ducks:

SAY HELLO TO:

Walt Kyle, new assistant coach. Was coach at Baltimore of the American Hockey League.

Jari Kurri, center. Split last season with the Kings and Rangers.

Adrian Plavsic, new defenseman. Played with Atlanta of International Hockey League and Tampa Bay last season.

Warren Rychel, new tough guy. Played with Stanley Cup champion Colorado last season.

Ruslan Salei, defenseman. Ducks’ first-round pick in 1996 draft.

THOSE WHO LEFT

Peter Douris, right wing, wasn’t re-signed after three seasons with team.

Todd Ewen, right wing, signed with the San Jose Sharks.

Randy Ladouceur, defenseman and team captain, hired by Hartford Whalers as assistant coach.

Don McSween, defenseman, playing for Grand Rapids of IHL.

David Sacco, right wing, with New York Islanders.

Al Sims, assistant coach, hired by San Jose Sharks as head coach.

Anatoli Semenov, center, with Buffalo Sabres.

BROADCAST NEWS

The Mighty Ducks’ broadcasts on KEZY (95.9 FM) will have a different sound this season. The new play-by-play announcer is Brian Hamilton, from the Baltimore Bandits, the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate. Pat Concher, a former King player, will provide commentary. They replace Matt McConnell and Charlie Simmer, who took broadcasting jobs with Pittsburgh and Phoenix, respectively.