Ryan dealing with slow start

The Ducks winger wants to become more productive on offense, and his team needs it. ANAHEIM – It isn't hard to look up the freeway and see Anze Kopitar of the Kings off to a blazing start as the NHL's scoring leader with 21 points. Likewise, if one has been following the Ducks, it isn't difficult to see Bobby Ryan — taken nine spots ahead of Kopitar in the 2005 NHL draft — sitting with one goal and one assist entering Monday night's game against Toronto. It is a tough start indeed for last season Calder Trophy finalist, but Ryan insists he isn't putting any more pressure on himself to score. "I don't think so," Ryan said. "I'm trying to come into the room every day and continue to work. I don't think I'm thinking about every game as an 'I've got to score' situation. I've learned that you can be an effective player when you're... [read full story]                    

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