If the opening night roster for the Anaheim Ducks turns out as expected, then Troy Terry, Trevor Zegras, and Cutter Gauthier will be healthy lineup fixtures commanding serious minutes on a nightly basis. However, with just over two weeks until opening night (Oct. 12, San Jose Sharks), there is plenty that can happen that can put a dent in
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, were the New York Rangers ever genuinely close to trading for Trevor Zegras, and are the Anaheim Ducks on the verge of moving the dynamic forward? In other news, what are Jacob Trouba’s thoughts on trade speculation, and did Sam Reinhart ever contemplate signing with a team other than Florida?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what might the Pittsburgh Penguins be thinking about doing with their leftover salary cap space? Meanwhile, how aggressive with the Chicago Blackhawks be when it comes to adding players or clearing space to go after big names in the 2025 offseason? Finally, what kind of trade are the Columbus Blue
It has been six straight seasons without playoff hockey for the Anaheim Ducks. The team ranks last in the league in points percentage (.421), goals per game (2.50), penalty kill percentage (76.5), and shots per game (28.1) during that span. It has been a struggle for the organization and the fanbase, but brighter days may
Trevor Zegras is one of the more polarizing players in the NHL. The 22-year-old Anaheim Ducks center has built quite a reputation since entering the league in 2021. His flashy style of play has led to a long highlight reel of incredible goals, deft puck movement, and jaw-dropping passes in just over 200 NHL games.
The general consensus is the Montreal Canadiens will or at least should be looking to acquire a top-six forward this 2024 offseason. Whether or not that sentiment’s accurate, there isn’t as much consensus as to whom they should target, with so many arguable star-calibre forwards available. So, hypothetically speaking, were general manager Kent Hughes on
With the conclusion of the 2024 IIHF World Championship over the weekend, the sun has now officially set on the hockey season for all members of the Anaheim Ducks. Six players got to play bonus hockey via the tournament: Trevor Zegras, Olen Zellweger, Isac Lundestrom, Pavol Regenda, Radko Gudas, and Lukáš Dostál, with the latter
The Anaheim Ducks began a five-game road trip with a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (March 26). The Ducks were shut out for the fifth time in seven contests. Still, getting Trevor Zegras back from a 31-game absence in the defeat was a bright spot. The Ducks have not returned to full
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,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tomas Hertl was the big trade of the day on Friday, which came a surprise to many. That said, some behind-the-scenes details are emerging detailing how that massive trade came about. In other news, Boston Bruins’ goaltender Linus Ullmark reportedly squashed a trade, while Max Pacioretty said no to a
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, would the Edmonton Oilers be interested in Boone Jenner out of Columbus? Could there be a bigger trade potentially possible if subtle hints fans picked up from the All-Star weekend mean anything? In other trade talks, could the Pittsburgh Penguins trade Reilly Smith back to the Vegas Golden Knights? Finally,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is an update on the return status of Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog. Meanwhile, Trevor Zegras has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks because of a broken left ankle. The Edmonton Oilers will likely consider Corey Perry as a UFA signing. Finally, could Sean Monahan be the first NHL
The Anaheim Ducks own a 9-6-0 record through the first 15 games of the 2023-24 campaign. It has been a dramatic improvement from last season when the Ducks only had four victories through 15 contests (4-10-1). Anaheim’s turnaround has been a pleasant surprise during what was expected to be a season of development and growth
The Anaheim Ducks pulled out a gutsy team win over the Columbus Blue Jackets the other night (Oct. 24). They battled, killed off important penalties, and played their best defense when it counted. Long enough for Frank Vatrano, sprung by an excellent Bo Groulx pass, to capitalize on a breakaway opportunity in overtime. The Ducks
I wrote in a preseason piece that the Anaheim Ducks’ first game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets was one of five games to circle on the calendar. Why? Not because of a rivalry, per se, but because it’ll feature two of the top three selections in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft –
Training camp is well underway and October is just around the corner. The Anaheim Ducks still have plenty of work to do before the start of the 2023-24 season. Head coach Greg Cronin has been busy implementing the team’s new systems and getting to know his players. Meanwhile, Anaheim general manager (GM) Pat Verbeek still
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly playing hardball with Trevor Zegras and it may have caught the attention of an interested Eastern Conference team. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck and William Nylander talked about their futures in Winnipeg and Toronto respectively. GM Don Sweeny made an odd remark when it comes
Training camp is just a few weeks away. It has been another offseason of change for the Anaheim Ducks following the team’s last-place finish in 2022-23. General manager Pat Verbeek still has some work to do before opening night, and there are some lingering questions that need to be answered as the team enters the