The Anaheim Ducks have posted a 4-2-1 record in a rare successful stretch despite facing stiff competition. During that span, the team has wins over the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, and Tampa Bay Lightning. However, the Ducks still sit near the bottom of the standings, and general manager Pat Verbeek will probably
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Jake Oettinger deal will likely affect the negotiations between the New York Rangers and Igor Shesterkin. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames aren’t looking to be sellers this season. In fact, they might be early buyers. Finally, are the Colorado Avalanche going to add or are they stuck? One insider links
*This article was updated before the 2024-25 season In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. The flat cap era is finally becoming a thing of the past, but teams cannot rush to spend money too quickly. Every team in the league has a contract on the books
With the Rookie Faceoff Tournament in the rearview mirror and training camp right around the corner, the Anaheim Ducks are quickly gearing up for the 2024-25 season. It may be another down campaign for the rebuilding Ducks, who have failed to make the postseason for a franchise-record six straight seasons. Despite recent history, there’s much
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there could be interest in the Vegas Golden Knights goaltenders, opening the door for some serious change in Vegas’ crease. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings could make changes to their blue line and Steve Yzerman gives his thoughts on the team’s goaltending. The Anaheim Ducks might be seeing interest rise
NHL Now: David Pagnotta on NHL Now when asked about the goalie market after Jacob Markstrom and Darcy Kuemper were traded this week. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Bill Pidto: “So Kuemper’s a King. Markstrom’s a Devil. How about the rest of the goalie trade market? Linus UIlmark may be on the move soon, from the Bruins.
Lukas Dostal displayed plenty of upside during his first full season in the NHL ranks during the 2023-24 campaign. He secured the backup role during training camp and eventually became the main starter for the Anaheim Ducks in the season’s final stretch. Dostal’s outstanding performance at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia demonstrated his
The Anaheim Ducks started a four-game road trip with a 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday (March 12). The Ducks have dropped three-straight contests while being outscored by a 19-5 margin during that span. The latest edition of News and Rumors discusses mixed messages following an on-ice skirmish, revisits some trade deadline fallout,
The Anaheim Ducks returned from the All-Star break last night against the Edmonton Oilers, who have now won 17 of 18 games after their victory at Honda Center. Though they couldn’t quite hold on in the final frame, the Ducks were ready to play from the opening puck drop and produced one of their most
The NHL Goalie Market: the buyers, sellers and those not ready yet Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman’s Saturday Headlines on the NHL goalie market. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “Looking at the overall goaltending market. Here’s some of the situations we can tell you and this is not a comprehensive list. Image from Sportsnet NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Jake
Despite being just a few points out of a playoff position with more than half the season still to go, the New Jersey Devils need a bunch of help between the pipes. Through 31 games, the Devils have the fourth-lowest team save percentage (SV%) in the league at .887. The belief around the league is
This year, there have already been a number of big rumors circulating around the NHL’s Eastern Conference. With the holiday trade freeze almost upon us and a lull in the action, it feels like the right time to look back at some of the loudest trade talks that were, are, and will be out there.
With the Anaheim Ducks celebrating their 30th anniversary this season, now is the perfect time to look back. In the last 30 years, the Ducks have made history – from the Disney days to winning the first Stanley Cup in California and the decade of contention that followed – and now is the time to look back
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic recently wrote that the Edmonton Oilers — outside of getting Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod signed to new deals — are likely done making major moves this off-season. He then suggested that the next big moves would come in a few months when teams are finalizing their rosters ahead of
The Anaheim Ducks’ defensive group was porous during the 2022-23 season. The team allowed a league-high 39.1 shots per game and unsurprisingly surrendered the most goals against per game (4.09). The Ducks also permitted the second-most power-play goals against (78). Anaheim struggled at shot suppression in 5-on-5 situations as well, giving up the most scoring
The Anaheim Ducks snapped their six-game losing streak last night with a big 4-2 win over Alexander Ovechkin and company in Washington D.C. It was Anaheim’s first victory since Feb. 7, when they beat the then-dull and uninspired Blackhawks in overtime. This version of the Washington Capitals, who are on a long slide of their own,
The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is one month away, and the rumor mill is starting to heat up immensely because of it. One goaltender who is starting to garner a lot of buzz is Anaheim Ducks star, John Gibson. The 29-year-old has struggled these last few seasons, and this trend has, unfortunately, continued in 2022-23.
The Anaheim Ducks finished strong in their first week of 2023, rattling off an impressive shutout win against Central Division leader Dallas Stars and a thrilling, high-scoring overtime victory over Pacific Division foe San Jose Sharks. The win streak follows a rather forgettable and inauspicious performance against the Philadelphia Flyers to begin week. All things