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Grading the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025-26 Defensemen

With the Anaheim Ducks’ magical season coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the past, learn from the season, and determine how to best move forward into the 2026-27 season and have success.

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Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

Oilers first overall pick Taylor Hall wins Stanley Cup with Hurricanes

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz

Mason Mctavish News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Canadiens’ perfect trade offer for Ducks’ Mason McTavish

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final by the Carolina Hurricanes. While they put together a great playoff run, their five-game exit showed how far away they are from a Stanley Cup.

Calle Clang News / Inside The Rink / June 14

AHL: Calle Clang Heads Overseas

This morning, reports are that San Diego Gulls goalie Calle Clang is heading overseas as he’s joining the Swedish Hockey League to play with Rögle BK. He is signing a two-year deal.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Teemu Selanne News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Selanne’s Unforgettable Winnipeg Return Overshadows Jets Win

When the Anaheim Ducks visited Winnipeg on December 17, 2011, it wasn’t just another regular-season game on the schedule. On paper, it was a cross-conference matchup between two NHL teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Devils’ perfect trade offer for Ducks’ Mason McTavish

The 2025-26 campaign did not go according to plan for the New Jersey Devils. A solid start then gave way to a gradual slide down the standings. By season’s end, the Devils finished in second-to-last place in the Metropolitan Division with 87 total points.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Best Mason McTavish destinations if Ducks trade him in 2026 NHL offseason

The Anaheim Ducks made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, turning the corner on a long and brutal rebuild. However, one young player they expected to contribute in a big way didn’t have the expected impact.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Sick Podcast / June 9

Habs Trade Target: Mason McTavish

The Montreal Canadiens likely have their eye on numerous centres across the league for a potential trade, but there may not be a more realistic option than Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish.

Olen Zellweger News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Blackhawks Blue Line Could Use Zellweger If the Ducks Make Him Available

Over this past season, I’ve been a big believer in the fact that Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson needs to upgrade the roster to help in the present.

Andrew Agozzino News / Inside The Rink / June 3

AHL: Andrew Agozzino Signs Overseas

This morning, it was announced that longtime AHL forward Andrew Agozzino is signing overseas to play with EHC Biel-Bienne of the NL. Agozzino, this past season, played in 56 games for the Tucson Roadrunners and was an assistant captain.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Carlsson, Gauthier extensions will dictate the Ducks’ offseason

While the Anaheim Ducks were one of the NHL’s feel-good stories this past season, they need to ensure they weren’t just a flash in the pan. The Ducks have a lot of exceptional young talent on their roster, with the hopes of them maintaining success for the long haul.

Jacob Trouba News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Best Jacob Trouba destinations if he leaves Ducks in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Anaheim Ducks traded for Jacob Trouba during the 2024-25 NHL season. It was a move that a lot of fans hated at the time, for various reasons. However, it certainly worked out, as the Ducks returned to the postseason in 2026.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

3 Players the Anaheim Ducks Should Move On From

The Anaheim Ducks had a standout season in 2025-26 and made headlines with their emerging young superstars, last-minute comebacks, and long-awaited playoff run.

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

John Carlson’s Next Contract Will Be Particularly Pricey

It’s not very often that 36-year-old players will get a raise on their next contract but that could very well be the case for defenseman John Carlson.

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Ducks taking calls on Mason McTavish; these 3 teams have inquired

The Anaheim Ducks remain a rebuilding team with a young core that includes Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier and others, after reaching the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights, who advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 29

NHL Rumors: Ducks' potential second-line center concern; Canucks' coaching search may only be in-house

Patrick Present of The Hockey News: The Anaheim Ducks have $40.5 million in projected salary cap space, but pending RFAs Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Pavel Mintyukov and Olen Zellweger will eat into that.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Free Agent Focus: Anaheim Ducks

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Troy Terry News / Field Level Media / May 21

Ducks F Troy Terry to undergo hip surgery

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry will undergo hip surgery after playing through an injury during the postseason, the team said on Thursday. Terry, 28, was dealing with a chronic hip impingement but still managed to finish second on the team with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 playoff games.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Ducks Issue Multiple Injury Updates

As is typically the case, once teams are eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, many player injuries get revealed. That is the case for the Anaheim Ducks, who shared updates regarding six players according to a team announcement.

John Carlson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Big-name UFA unwilling to commit to Ducks in 2026-27

The Anaheim Ducks face a potentially complicated decision this offseason as veteran defenseman John Carlson remains noncommittal about his future with the club.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16

NHL hits Golden Knights, John Tortorella with heavy punishment after media incident

There was a weird development after the Vegas Golden Knights series-clinching win against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Not only did head coach John Tortorella ditch the postgame news conference, but the team did not open its locker room to reporters and only made a couple of players available for a few minutes at a podium.

NHL's suspension of Golden Knights star is surprising, but correct call

Mitch Marner's between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Avalanche's Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Joel Quenneville News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Ducks' Joel Quenneville Addresses Mason MacTavish Decision After Game 2 Win

Mason McTavish was once the No. 3 overall pick of the Anaheim Ducks, and given the production he had throughout his junior career, expectations were that he would be a key piece of Anaheim's future.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1