The Ducks have gone with Jonas Hiller more games than Giguere and Hiller has such a strong momentum and he's playing well it makes sense to go with him because you don't mess with a goalies rhythm, only Carlyle did that in the beginning of the season with the "You win. You're in" mantra which he is now going against; in his comments he makes it seem as if it's a dumb idea. It took him awhile to figure that out.
Giguere is hopeful he'll be staying in Anaheim, he became property of the Ducks in 2001 from the Calgary Flames, and has been with the Ducks ever since. He wants to play more games, as he has only played five since December 11, 2009 in those five games, he's started only three of those games, the other two he's replaced a fatigued Hiller.
Here are quotes from Eric Stephan of the Orange County Register
Quotes from Boys in the Crease:
“You’re mentally pushing yourself, trying to stay with it and trying to stay positive,” Giguere said. “The day to day grind of it is exhausting. But you know, it’s the situation. I believe I can grow from it and I can be a better player from this kind of situation.”
and Giguere on the time he's getting or not; as it known by everyone, Giguere made some comments in the beginning of the season, which made him look bad here's more quotes from him about playing more as a back up that a starter a more positive view:
“It’s really difficult to stay sharp,” Giguere said. ”It’s all about practicing and trying to get the most you can out of it. That’s the situation I’m in right now. I’ve got to make the best of it. Try to make as many saves as I can in practice.
Try to be as upbeat as I can be.
“Some days are super difficult to be. But you know, it’s life.”
“You’ve got to be a team guy and you’ve got to accept your role and this is the role I’ve been given right now,” he said. “But it doesn’t mean that I’m going to accept it in a way. I’m going to push for more. I’m going to strive for more. I’m not going to give up on wanting to be a No. 1 goalie. This is why I play this game. It’s to play. So I’m not going to give up on that.
“I’m not going to expect it to be given to me. You have to work and you’ve got to earn it. That’s what my intentions are. Is it going to work? Is it going to happen? I don’t know. But I’m going to work on a day-to-day basis to get back to that.”
Giguere has said nothing negative against Southern California, he has said he has his wife, Kristin, like it here in Orange County. In the past games, Giguere has been supportive over his teammate congratulating him after wins or just generally being involved with him of bouncing off advice with Hiller. Giguere wants to stay in Orange County but if he doesn't get the No 1 role he will most likely go to a different team. Of course, one and if not the biggest thing that is being disputed is his massive contract next season, if he does stay he will be paid $7 million; it is unclear if he has recently been asked to waive his NTC as of late; Giguere just says "Go ask GM Bob Murray about it" That being said, the decision so far seems not to be so clear cut behind closed doors. On the front lines it does seem clear cut with Hiller being the No1 as the management has gone more with him than they have with Jiggy. Jiggy is and always will be a very well known and face of Anaheim's goaltending franchise. He's accomplished and set a boat load of records in his career here in Anaheim.
This so far, is still a wait and see game. As many fans want the Ducks to buy out his contract (much like with Todd Bertuzzi contract though Giguere has a better playing rep than Bertuzzi had with the Ducks) As posted above, Giguere is positive and is more accepting his role, then he is going against it.He believes he will still remain in Anaheim at the trade deadline and he hopes, in practice to get more playing time. Carlyle has stated, if Hiller gets tired or isn't sharp then he is more than happy to go with Jiggy
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