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Ducks and schmucks from Anaheim's game 1 win

The Anaheim Ducks won their season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights by a final score of 4-3. After dominating for two periods of play, the Ducks almost coughed up the win against the team that ended their 2026 postseason run.

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Leo Carlsson, Ducks start strong, hold off Golden Knights’ surge

Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist and Lukas Dostal made 27 saves as the Anaheim Ducks jumped out to a big early lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night in Las Vegas.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Ducks Defenseman 'Shocked' by Contract Offer, Which Answers Important Question

The Anaheim Ducks offered a defenseman with 14 NHL games of experience a $7.2 million per season contract over six seasons. It’s a huge bet that the organization is making on an unproven player.

Tristan Luneau News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Tristan Luneau extension a hefty gamble for Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks made a surprising move on a very unproven player. Will it pay off? On Thursday, general manager Pat Verbeek made a rather stunning announcement, signing defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract extension.

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Lead / October 2

What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look forward to This Season?

The biggest off-season news was the signing of two Anaheim Ducks powerhouse forwards: 22-year-old Cutter Gauthier and 21-year-old Leo Carlsson. After being traded to the Anaheim Ducks two years ago in 2024, Cutter Gauthier was finally signed on for another six years on an $81 million contract.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 1

The ultimate list of predictions for the 2026-27 Anaheim Ducks season

We are on the eve of puck drop for the 2026-27 season for the Anaheim Ducks, but the team had one more piece of business to announce before then, as Tristan Luneau signed a six-year extension with an AAV of $7.2 million.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / October 1

Ducks D Tristan Luneau reportedly agrees to six-year, $43.2M deal

The Anaheim Ducks and defenseman Tristan Luneau have agreed to a six-year extension through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Thursday. Published reports peg the deal at $43.2 million.

Tristan Luneau News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension

A very surprising deal for a relatively unproven player. On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that the team has signed defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract extension.

Tristan Luneau News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Ducks Pay Tristan Luneau $43.2 Million After 14 NHL Games. Massive Overreaction?

The Anaheim Ducks have given Tristan Luneau a six-year, $43.2 million extension, a $7.2 million average annual value, and the number is hard to ignore.

Tristan Luneau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Ducks Sign Tristan Luneau To Six-Year Extension

The Anaheim Ducks have secured a long-term commitment with one of their most promising young defenders. Tristan Luneau has signed a six-year, $43.2MM contract extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 30

These Anaheim Ducks players are under the most pressure for the 2026-27 season

We are now under two days until the start of Ducks hockey for the 2026-27 season and there have already been some shakeups to a potential opening night roster, as Drew Helleson has been placed on IR, Roger McQueen was sent down to San Diego, but Tristan Luneau was called back up to Anaheim.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Ducks Announce Several Roster Moves

In advance of Friday’s season opener, the Ducks announced numerous roster moves today. The team placed defenseman Drew Helleson on injured reserve and

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Ducks News and Notes: Season Preview

The Anaheim Ducks open their season against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Oct. 2. After a postseason run, a restful offseason, and a reworked roster, the team is ready to kick off the campaign.

Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson said it was ‘hard to say no’ to lucrative offer sheet despite desire to stay in Anaheim

Despite the events that transpired over the summer, a certain Anaheim Duck never wanted to leave the nest. In a letter to fans on NHL.com, forward Leo Carlsson explained that he always wanted to stay in Anaheim, even though he signed an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers over the summer.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 28

The pressure is rising for these Anaheim Ducks players in the 2026-27 season

Final rosters are set and the puck drops on the start of the 2026-27 season tomorrow night. The Anaheim Ducks, however, will not see their first game action until Friday night at Vegas.

Leo Carlsson News / Trade Talk Sports / September 24

Agent Reveals Eight Teams Pursued Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers changed the NHL’s contract landscape this summer by signing Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet that the Anaheim Ducks eventually matched, and it turns out they weren’t alone in their thinking.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Analyst: Ducks Sent Captaincy Message to Carlsson 'Out of Spite'

The Anaheim Ducks’ decision to name Mikael Granlund captain instead of Leo Carlsson is drawing criticism, and one analyst thinks the reasons may be personal.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Anaheim Ducks Name Mikael Granlund Team Captain

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday morning that center Mikael Granlund will be the new team captain. He is the tenth captain in franchise history and follows Radko Gudas, who was traded to the Florida Panthers in June.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 22

Mikael Granlund named 10th captain in Ducks history

Granlund is approaching his 15th NHL season and his second with the Ducks.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / September 16

Ducks sign F Cutter Gauthier to 6-year contract

Five days before their preseason opener, the Anaheim Ducks signed their leading goal-scorer and point-scorer from last season, forward Cutter Gauthier, to a six-year deal on Tuesday.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / September 15

The latest on Cutter Gauthier, and some players who might hit waivers that might be worth a claim

TSN: The Anaheim Ducks improved their offer to Cutter Gauthier Sunday, and talks with agent Kurt Overhardt had continued, according to Pierre LeBrun. Along with the eight years going off the table, the amount of signing bonus and front-loading money is also having it’s structure changed.