Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan the subject of trade rumors last week. It almost seemed like a certainty that he would be dealt, but obviously, it didn’t happen. He talked about that and the change behind the team’s bench when I caught up with him this weekend in Nashville.RLD: What has the atmosphere been like in the room ever since Bruce Boudreau took over?Bobby Ryan: It’s been incredibly upbeat. There’s a little bit of a feeling out process and getting to know the systems that he brought with him. He has turned around the morale and guys are believing more than they have in the past. It’s been great.First coaching change for you since you came into the NHL – what has this experience been like for you?Not to slight Randy (Carlyle), it’s been a positive for me. Bruce is more vocal and gives you more feedback. He instills confidence in you and things like that. Sometimes that’s what you need – you need a voice behind you and somebody to tell you you’re doing this right and ...
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