Cup champion Ducks begin title defense (AP)

Forget about the Ducks' being defending Stanley Cup champions. Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle has -- or at least that's his story as Anaheim prepares to open its Cup defense. "I can't remember last year," Carlyle said Wednesday. "Every year your team is different. The reference to last year is old news. We're trying to create an identity for ourselves now. [link]