Paul Kariya #9 of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)
We have discussed numerous times the importance Paul Kariya has played in the Anaheim Ducks franchise, and there is no debating that. However, there was once a time when fans were hopeful he might return. Had that happened, there may not have been that awkward stage between PK9 and the Ducks organization after his retirement.
It was the summer of 2010, and the Anaheim Ducks were in a transition period after a long run of success throughout the 2000s.