We’ve already taken a look at how things are shaping up for the Anaheim Ducks this season between the pipes and along the blue line, so it’s time to find out who’s going to be leading the flock up front — the point of the flying V, if you will. Just like with the defense,
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Despite only being around for 24 years, the Anaheim Ducks sure do like taking walks down memory lane. After he previously spent parts of six seasons with the team, the then-Mighty Ducks brought back Teemu Selanne for the 2005-06 season (and the eight that followed), four years after shipping him to the San Jose Sharks
There are a lot of young Anaheim Ducks players and prospects generating buzz this summer. Between Trevor Zegras, Sam Steel, Troy Terry, Max Jones, Isac Lundestrom and Max Comtois, fans hope an infusion of young talent will quickly turn the team’s fortunes (except Zegras who has committed to Boston University). There’s one player, who’s almost
report this ad For the Anaheim Ducks, the first couple days of free agency have gone by not with a bang, but a whimper. The only moves the Ducks have made can be described as moderate organizational depth signings, at best. NEWS: We’ve signed center Andrew Poturalski and left wing Blake Pietila to one-year, two-way
report this ad The Anaheim Ducks have, by and large, been blessed when it comes to National Hockey League expansion teams. Stars like Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne graced their roster – then composed of Mighty Ducks – early on in their existence. They made two Stanley Cup finals in four seasons, taking the New
More Matt Niskanen Matt Niskanen just first domino with salary cap maneuvering JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington: Trading Matt Niskanen to free up cap space was only the beginning for Brian MacLellan. Washington freed up $3.405 million then later used it to re-sign Carl Hagelin. Also, they received Radko Gudas in the deal. It
© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Kings are talking to a couple RFAs John Hoven: The Los Angeles Kings have started contract talks with restricted free agents Adrian Kempe and Alex Iafallo. There is still lots of work to do before they are signed. Guessing that both will be in the $2.5 million range on a
report this ad The Anaheim Ducks won the Pacific Division five years in a row from 2013-2017. In 2018, the Ducks were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by their division rivals, the San Jose Sharks. This season, they failed to make the postseason for the first time since 2012. Many
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are rumors out of Anaheim in respect to Corey Perry, speculation the Los Angeles Kings are dumping Dion Phaneuf, rumors surrounding Matt Duchene and more. Are the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets good trade partners? Perry’s Future With the Ducks TSN’s Pierre LeBrun notes that the
© Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Perry’s days in Anaheim numbered? TSN: Pierre LeBrun talking about the future of Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry. Pierre LeBrun: The Anaheim Ducks have a lot of respect for the 34-year old Perry, but he’s got a big contract. “First, they are talking trades to a number of teams, they
report this ad Even before Anaheim Ducks’ general manager Bob Murray fired Randy Carlyle in February, Dallas Eakins’ name was mentioned repeatedly as the best candidate to coach the Ducks in 2019-20. Bob Murray said the first thing he will do after season is work on hiring a new head coach for #NHLDucks. Will do
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, Ryan Kesler has undergone successful hip surgery, Lawrence Pilut has undergone successful shoulder surgery, Slater Koekkoek has signed a contract extension and the Los Angeles Kings have signed Nikolai Prokhorkin. Kesler Undergoes Hip Surgery The Anaheim Ducks announced Monday that Kesler has undergone successful hip surgery after
One person the Ducks have interviewed is … John Shannon: The Anaheim Ducks will be interviewing Lane Lambert for their vacant head coaching position. Josh Cooper: Source confirms that the Ducks will interview Lambert. The Oilers haven’t asked to speak with … Jim Matheson: Don’t believe that Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland has asked for
report this ad By most appearances, the Anaheim Ducks are a team in need of a serious rebuild. Looks can be deceiving, though. With and Without Carlyle Finishing third from last in the Western Conference with a 35-37-10 record, the Ducks undeniably had a poor 2018-19. However, they’ve been in similar situations before, only to
Penguins and Panthers talking? Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Sources from around the league and some that are close to the Pittsburgh Penguins front office said that the Evgeni Malkin trade speculation is true. Malkin does hold a no-movement clause. Some sources are saying the Florida Panthers are one of the teams that are
Wednesday’s draft lottery did not go as the Anaheim Ducks and their fans wanted. It did go largely as expected, with the Ducks having the eighth-best odds to secure the No. 1 pick or at least a top-three pick. However, instead of obtaining the No. 8 pick, they fell one spot to No. 9. That’s
Andrighetto hasn’t signed a KHL deal Pierre LeBrun: There were reports out of Russia that Colorado Avalanche forward Sven Andrighetto had signed a contract with an KHL but Andrighetto said that it’s not true. He said there is interest from the KHL but he plans on waiting until after the season to make any decisions
report this ad Artemi Panarin, Jeff Skinner, Joe Pavelski, Matt Duchene, Kevin Hayes and Erik Karlsson all have more than just their status as high-priced, high-profile free agents in common. They will all NOT be members of the 2019-20 Anaheim Ducks when the season begins. While fans might want general manager Bob Murray to make