Ducks Extend Qualifying Offers to Seven Restricted Free Agents
The club retained a core group of young talent, but several prospects will test the open market as the offseason progresses.
Jun 29, 2026
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Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek Outlines Roster Moves and Draft Strategy
Pat Verbeek discusses recent trades, the arrival of new draft talent, and the club's plans to bolster its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Jun 27, 2026
Top 64 Prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft: A Deep Dive into the Leading Playmakers and Defensemen
A look at the standout players emerging from the 2026 NHL draft, highlighting the offensive brilliance of Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, the defensive mastery of Chase Reid, and the broader context of a draft rich in talent yet thin on elite goal scorers.
Jun 24, 2026
Edmonton Oilers Eye Trade of Defenseman Darnell Nurse Amid Salary Cap Constraints
Edmonton Oilers are poised to move on from one of their most expensive defensemen this summer, a move that could reshape the blue line and free up valuable cap space.
Jun 13, 2026
Wild Eye Larkin Trade Deal with Red Wings, Ducks Facilitate Complex Three‑Team Transaction
A potential three‑team trade involving the Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks could reshape the Central Division, with Dylan Larkin heading to St. Paul and several prospects moving the other way.
Jun 9, 2026
Blue Jackets Eye Draft Trade to Accelerate Playoff Return
The Columbus Blue Jackets are exploring options to move their 14th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, balancing cap flexibility and a desire for immediate playoff contention.
Jun 8, 2026
Blue Jackets’ RFAs Face Crunch Time Ahead of Draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a handful of restricted free agents to lock up before the July 1 cutoff, a timeline that could reshape their roster ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.
Jun 6, 2026
Blue Jackets’ $32 Million Cap Space Faces Critical RFA Decisions
The Columbus Blue Jackets must allocate a $32 million cap window to retain key restricted free agents before rival clubs can intervene.
Jun 6, 2026
NHL Trade Rumors: Ducks’ Defensive Depth and Maple Leafs’ Goalie Dilemma
The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs are at the center of trade speculation, as looming contracts and a thin free‑agent goalie market shape potential moves for Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger, Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly and several netminders.
Jun 4, 2026
Seattle Kraken’s Offseason Strategy: Building Toward Future Contention
The Seattle Kraken are leveraging cap flexibility, draft capital, and a pipeline of prospects to craft a sustainable path back to the playoffs.
Jun 2, 2026
Wild Eye Aggressive Offer for Leo Carlsson to Fill Center Void
The Minnesota Wild may pursue an aggressive offer sheet for Anaheim’s rising two‑way center Leo Carlsson, a move that could finally solve their long‑standing center dilemma.
May 26, 2026
McKenna vs Stenberg: The 2026 NHL Draft Dilemma
An analysis of Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, the two leading wingers in the 2026 NHL Draft, weighing elite skill against proven competitiveness.
May 21, 2026
Gauthier’s Playoff Heroics and Prospect Setbacks Highlight Busy Offseason
Cutter Gauthier played through two fractured vertebrae to lead the Ducks in scoring, while prospects Ryker Lee and Eddie Genborg face setbacks that open new opportunities for their respective teams.
May 18, 2026
Pat Verbeek Nominated for 2025‑26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
Pat Verbeek, the Anaheim Ducks’ general manager, has been nominated for the 2025‑26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. His three‑decade NHL career, two Stanley Cup championships, and recent success in building a competitive roster have positioned him as a leading candidate for the honor.
May 12, 2026