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The Anaheim Ducks have traded for defenseman Jacob Trouba, formerly of the New York Rangers. Rumors around the ex-captain have been swirling since the summer when he denied a trade to the Detroit Red Wings. After rumors picked back up in November, the trade market picked up. Larry Brooks of the New York Post broke […]

The Wild and the Ducks meet in Anaheim! The Wild have started red-hot this season, while the Ducks have been inconsistent and have struggled at times this year. We continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Ducks prediction and pick. The Wild were inconsistent last season but have been great this year. Kirill Kaprizov was […]

The Anaheim Ducks are near the bottom of the NHL but are working their way up. Anaheim has some incredible young stars such as Leo Carlsson, Lukas Dostal, and Mason McTavish. Another impressive young player is Trevor Zegras, who is off to a fine start in 2024-25. Unfortunately, he may be out for a while […]

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. However, they have some of the brightest young stars in the game. Former second-overall pick Leo Carlsson is one such promising youngster making a name for himself. Unfortunately, his skill on the ice is not what fans are talking about Monday […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks have had little to celebrate over the last few seasons. However, things could start to turn around for the struggling franchises, as they sit with .500 records almost a quarter into the season. The Sabres sit fourth in the Atlantic Division, while the Ducks are seventh in the Pacific […]

The Anaheim Ducks continue to trudge their way through a difficult rebuilding season, and it doesn’t appear that the franchise has any clear direction through the first 14 games played. They have a record of 8-8-2, which happens to be the second-lowest mark in the Pacific Division. While they recently welcomed goaltender John Gibson back […]

Lukas Dostal has been phenomenal between the pipes for the Anaheim Ducks in 2024-25, and due to the youngster’s breakout, veteran John Gibson could finally be traded after years of rumors. Gibson has two more years remaining on a contract that’s paying the American $6.4 million AAV — and that could be the reason he […]

Two of the worst teams in the Western Conference face off as the Anaheim Ducks visit the Chicago Blackhawks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Ducks-Blackhawks prediction and pick. The Anaheim Ducks come Monday night sitting at 6-8-2 on the year. They will be on the road Monday night before […]

The Anaheim Ducks continue to struggle through a difficult rebuilding process under general manager Pat Verbeek. As expected, they’ve mostly battled inconsistency and subpar performances from their players, as evidenced by their second-to-last-place standing in the Pacific Division. Right now, the Ducks have amassed a record of 7-8-2 through their first 17 games of the […]

Some professional athletes are more injury-prone than others, and Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri is one of them. After already enduring multiple surgeries throughout his career, he now faces a rehabilitation period following yet another operation after his latest setback. Fabbri underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be sidelined for at least […]

The Detroit Red Wings begin a west coast swing as they face the Anaheim Ducks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Red Wings-Ducks prediction and pick. The Red Wings come into the game sitting at 7-7-1 on the year. They have won three of their last five, and last time […]

The Anaheim Ducks are off to another miserable start in 2024-25, and a couple of longtime veterans could be getting a change of scenery before next March’s trade deadline because of it. That includes Cam Fowler, who has been a heart and soul player for the team since being drafted 12th overall back in 2010. […]

The Ducks and the Islanders meet in New York! These two teams have been very inconsistent this season. We continue our NHL odds series with a Ducks-Islanders prediction and pick. The Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season. Their struggles were across the board with their offense and defense. Frank […]

The San Jose Sharks are still looking for their first win of the year as they face the Anaheim Ducks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Sharks-Ducks prediction and pick. The Sharks have struggled heavily this year. They are 0-4-2 on the year and have struggled on both sides of […]

The Anaheim Ducks have played well in games they have lost early on in the 2024-25 season. However, that may not apply to their performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. The Ducks allowed four third-period goals against their California rival as they fell to 2-2-1 on the season. The Ducks are still a […]

The Los Angeles Kings will head down the Interstate-5 Freeway to face the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at the Honda Center. It’s time for the Freeway Faceoff as we share our NHL odds series and make a Kings-Ducks prediction and pick. The Kings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Thursday at the Bell Centre. Initially, […]

It’s no secret the Anaheim Ducks have high hopes for Lukas Dostal and his long-term outlook in the NHL. Dostal played well in his rookie season last year. And so far, the Ducks netminder has certainly shown up big in 2024-25. Ducks forward Troy Terry is certainly a fan of his work, and especially of […]

The Colorado Avalanche are one of the NHL’s biggest surprises in 2024-25 — and not in a good way. The Avs have failed to secure a single point through four games, joining the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks as the only three teams without a win. And the goaltending situation is going from bad […]

On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks will head to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche. It’s a Western Conference showdown as we share our NHL odds series and make a Ducks-Avalanche prediction and pick. The Ducks are 2-1 after a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over the Utah Hockey Club. After multiple lead changes, the Ducks overcame […]

It has been a different start to the season for the Utah Hockey Club and Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks had a light schedule in the first week, playing just two games and owning a 1-1 record. Utah has been much busier after playing their first game in Salt Lake City. They started the season with […]

The Anaheim Ducks have one of the most exciting rosters in the NHL. They have highly skilled offensive players like Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry, and Leo Carlsson. Anaheim has good complementary players like Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano, and exciting rookie Cutter Gauthier. The Ducks could use some development on their blue line, but their forwards […]

The Ducks and the Golden Knights meet in Las Vegas! The Knights have started red-hot this season while. We continue our NHL odds series with a Ducks-Golden Knights prediction and pick. The Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season. Their struggles were across the board with their offense and defense. […]

The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks have the potential to become an intriguing rivalry with their young rosters. Both teams will enter their primes concurrently, and the league’s playoff format offers a chance to face off more often in the postseason. The Ducks and Sharks could become the Western Conference’s version of the Tampa […]

The Anaheim Ducks are set with the goaltending tandem of Lukas Dostal and John Gibson for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season, but were dealt a setback when it was announced that Gibson underwent emergency appendectomy surgery and would be absent for the next handful of weeks. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has acted swiftly and […]

The Anaheim Ducks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2024. Anaheim hired a new head coach to lead the team behind the bench beginning in 2023-24. And at first, it seemed as if things were going well. The Ducks handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first regulation loss after Vegas won the Stanley […]

With the NHL preseason underway, the Anaheim Ducks received an unfortunate injury update on Thursday. Netminder John Gibson had to undergo an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday evening and will miss 3-6 weeks as a result, the team announced. This is a tough blow for the Ducks considering Gibson’s importance. The 31-year-old is the franchise leader […]

The Anaheim Ducks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023-24. However, they may be building their way back toward contention. Anaheim has an interesting mix of veterans and young players ready to make an impact. Names such as Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, and Cam Fowler make up the core of this roster. Growth is not […]

The Anaheim Ducks are slowly rebuilding to be a contender in the Pacific Division, and some top prospects who could debut in the 2024-25 season will be must-watch at training camp. The Ducks are still some pieces away from being contenders. However, they’ve drafted well over the past few years and are on their way […]

The Anaheim Ducks are currently riding a six-year playoff drought but have young talent that should excite fans. After trading for Cutter Gauthier last season, they have multiple stars that can score, including Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish. Ahead of training camp, we’ll be looking at the Ducks 2024 bold predictions. The biggest acquisition of […]

Players are gearing up for training camp across the NHL. With NHL Free Agency largely in the review mirror, most notable free agents have found a new home. However, some still remain on the open market. Max Pacioretty still needs a new home, for instance. Veteran defenseman Justin Schultz is also seeking employment. Among the […]

The Anaheim Ducks are looking to take a step forward in the rebuild in 2024-25 after six straight seasons without a postseason appearance — and that could come at the expense of one of the team’s most impactful players. Cam Fowler, who has spent his entire career in California after being drafted No. 12 overall […]

The Anaheim Ducks must power out of their rebuild soon. The Ducks drafted Beckett Sennecke third overall to help them do that in 2024. With just weeks to go before training camp, they were given brutal injury news on the forward. Sennecke will be out for six to eight weeks with a foot fracture, according […]

The Anaheim Ducks had a quiet NHL Free Agency period this summer. Anaheim signed a lot of their own players. For instance, the Ducks inked Jackson LaCombe to a two-year contract in the offseason. However, most of the team’s roster additions came through trade. The Ducks traded for Robby Fabbri in a move with the […]

It’s not often that a professional sports franchise is formed due to the success of a Disney film, but that’s exactly what happened when Southern California welcomed its second National Hockey League team in the early 1990s. The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, owned by the Walt Disney Company and based on the 1992 Emilio Estevez […]

The Anaheim Ducks have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons. Last year was a disaster in the first year with Greg Cronin as the head coach. With just 59 points, they were the third-worst team in the league. To make a run to the playoffs, they need their veterans to step up. Forwards Troy […]

Anaheim Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf had an excellent NHL career, putting up over 1000 points and playing in 1000 games. He announced his next career move on Wednesday and it showed that even a beloved player like Getzlaf can’t save the NHL Department of Player Safety from being the butt of social media jokes. Ryan […]

Although there was some hope that the Anaheim Ducks would take a step forward last season — especially with the additions of Alex Killorn and Radko Gudas in free agency — the team struggled mightily once again in 2023-24. It was the sixth straight postseason-less campaign for the Ducks, who continue to rebuild but do […]

The Anaheim Ducks finished near the bottom of the NHL once again in 2023-24. They held the third overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft as a result. However, Anaheim is hoping to take some steps forward sometime soon. And there are a few Ducks breakout candidates that could help them climb the standings. Anaheim […]

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off another brutal season in 2023-24. They finished with the third-worst record in the Western Conference and extended their playoff drought to a franchise-record six seasons. Now, reports are surfacing that their star forward Trevor Zegras could be on the move. NHL Network’s Stu Grimson said that there is a […]