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Which team should target Mason McTavish this summer?

Which team should target Mason McTavish this summer?

Everything seems to be looking up for the Anaheim Ducks, who just made the postseason for the first time since 2018 and won their first playoff series since 2017.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 29
NHL Rumors: Ducks' potential second-line center concern; Canucks' coaching search may only be in-house

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 28
Why are the Ducks looking to move Mason McTavish?

Why are the Ducks looking to move Mason McTavish?

Despite the Anaheim Ducks being a team on the rise, are they willing to part with one of their young stars? Forward Mason McTavish was once considered to be one of the top prospects in the Ducks system, and has been part of the young core that has taken the franchise from the depths of the NHL to its first playoff berth in eight years.

Mason Mctavish News / NHL Trade Talk / May 29
Insider talks potential Ducks and Maple Leafs blockbuster McTavish trade

Insider talks potential Ducks and Maple Leafs blockbuster McTavish trade

“I have zero evidence to suggest the Anaheim Ducks are the ones picking up the phone and calling teams about him. But I know for a fact that several teams have inquired about him.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
The contract John Carlson was discussing with Capitals before Ducks trade

The contract John Carlson was discussing with Capitals before Ducks trade

As the NHL season has come to an end for most teams, the focus for their front offices is on the offseason. That includes getting extensions done for players who are in need of them.  One of the players who requires a new contract is John Carlson.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28
Could Ducks package Mason McTavish in blockbuster Auston Matthews trade offer?

Could Ducks package Mason McTavish in blockbuster Auston Matthews trade offer?

The Anaheim Ducks made the playoffs for the first time in eight years, beating the Edmonton Oilers in the first round. That sets up GM Pat Verbeek to make a big move to entrench themselves as Western Conference contenders.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 27
Golden Knights’ sweep of Avalanche was stunning, but not a fluke

Golden Knights’ sweep of Avalanche was stunning, but not a fluke

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final. The team’s path to this point has been something else. From firing head coach Bruce

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23
Free Agent Focus: Anaheim Ducks

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

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 / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Ducks Should Re-sign Trouba or Carlson, But Not Both

Ducks Should Re-sign Trouba or Carlson, But Not Both

The Anaheim Ducks have a decision to make on their blue line, and it will say a lot about the direction Pat Verbeek believes this team is ready to take.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Ducks announce injury updates for six players

Ducks announce injury updates for six players

The Anaheim Ducks provided an update on six players injury statuses in the wake of being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21
Ducks Issue Multiple Injury Updates

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Ducks rumors: The veteran forward who could be an offseason casualty to shed salary

Ducks rumors: The veteran forward who could be an offseason casualty to shed salary

The Anaheim Ducks are fresh off their most successful season in almost a decade, returning to the dance for the first time in eight years before upsetting the Edmonton Oilers in six games.

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 21
Ducks News & Notes: Playoff Recap and Offseason

Ducks News & Notes: Playoff Recap and Offseason

The Anaheim Ducks have concluded a brilliant season with a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They finished with a 43-33-6 record, 92 points, and a playoff bid, where they impressed by advancing to the second round.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final

Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final

Off-ice drama hardly bothers the Vegas Golden Knights, apparently. The Pacific Division champions looked well on their way to victory in the first game of the Western Conference Final.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights robbed themselves of positive coverage entering west final with fine, forfeited pick

Golden Knights robbed themselves of positive coverage entering west final with fine, forfeited pick

The Vegas Golden Knights were docked a second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft while head coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for violations of the league’s media policies for no-showing a press conference and keeping the locker room closed to reporters after their series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

John Carlson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Big-name UFA unwilling to commit to Ducks in 2026-27

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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Rumors / May 18
NHL News: Alex Ovechkin Back in Russia, and the Anaheim Ducks Could Make a Big Splash

NHL News: Alex Ovechkin Back in Russia, and the Anaheim Ducks Could Make a Big Splash

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: Alex Ovechkin is already back in Russia. The plan had been for the pending UFA to have his end-of-year meetings with the Washington Capitals in mid-May and then head back to Russia.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16
NHL hits Golden Knights, John Tortorella with heavy punishment

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. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.

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Beckett Sennecke News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Sennecke Is Proving the Ducks Were Right to Pick Him Third Overall

Sennecke Is Proving the Ducks Were Right to Pick Him Third Overall

When the Anaheim Ducks called Beckett Sennecke’s name third overall at the 2024 NHL Draft, the reaction was immediate and almost universal. Scouts questioned it.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with comeback
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Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / May 11
Ducks find power-play success, edge Knights to even series

Ducks find power-play success, edge Knights to even series

Beckett Sennecke and Alex Killorn both netted one goal and one assist to pace the host Anaheim Ducks to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night and even their Stanley Cup playoff series.

Joel Quenneville News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Ducks' Joel Quenneville Addresses Mason MacTavish Decision After Game 2 Win

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.

Lukas Dostal News / Field Level Media / May 7
Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.

Anaheim Ducks News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Ducks' Cutter Gauthier Takes Shot At Former Head Coach

Ducks' Cutter Gauthier Takes Shot At Former Head Coach

The Anaheim Ducks have been building one of the strongest young cores in the NHL, and in 2025-26, all of that time on putting together this group has started to pay off.

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