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Ducks Sign Herman Traff To Entry-Level Contract

Ducks Sign Herman Traff To Entry-Level Contract

The Anaheim Ducks are bringing one of their recent third-round picks to North America. According to a team announcement, the Ducks have signed winger Herman Träff to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks, March 22nd

NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks, March 22nd

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21
NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?
Flames defeat Panthers for seventh straight time at home
Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury
Road ahead to make playoffs is a tough one for Senators
Will inexperienced starting goaltenders struggle in the playoffs?
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21
Ducks score four straight, take season series from Mammoth

Ducks score four straight, take season series from Mammoth

Alex Killorn had a goal and two assists for the Anaheim Ducks, who came from behind to defeat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Friday night. Ryan Poehling had a goal and an assist, and Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for the Ducks (38-27-4, 80 points), who have won two of their last three games and five of their last nine.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 20
NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Mammoth, March 20th

NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Mammoth, March 20th

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 19
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

The NHL held their annual general manager meetings this week.

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz
Radko Gudas News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
Ducks News & Rumors: Gudas Suspended, Steve Carroll Retirement, and Injury Updates

Ducks News & Rumors: Gudas Suspended, Steve Carroll Retirement, and Injury Updates

The Anaheim Ducks have lost three of their last four games, but still sit at first in the Pacific Division with just a one-point advantage over the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19
NHL’s Gary Bettman calls George Parros, DOPS criticism ‘unfair’

NHL’s Gary Bettman calls George Parros, DOPS criticism ‘unfair’

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has been under fire in recent days. They issued a five-game suspension to Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for a knee-on-knee hit against Auston Matthews.

Ross Johnston News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Ducks’ Ross Johnston out 3-4 weeks with lower-body injury

Ducks’ Ross Johnston out 3-4 weeks with lower-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without their preeminent tough guy for approximately the rest of the regular season. On Wednesday, head coach Joel Quenneville announced that forward Ross Johnston is expected to miss the next three to four weeks with a lower-body injury.

Ross Johnston News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18
Ducks’ Ross Johnston Out Three To Four Weeks

Ducks’ Ross Johnston Out Three To Four Weeks

The Ducks will be without enforcer Ross Johnston for the next three to four weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Joel Quenneville announced (via Derek Lee of The Hockey News).

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 18
Bettman Backs Parros In Gudas Ruling— Puts Onus on McDavid and Players

Bettman Backs Parros In Gudas Ruling— Puts Onus on McDavid and Players

As expected, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman backed the head of the NHL Department of Player Safety, George Parros, and his ruling on giving Radko Gudas only a five-game suspension.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17
NHL’s George Parros defends Radko Gudas’ 5-game suspension

NHL’s George Parros defends Radko Gudas’ 5-game suspension

Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas was issued a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews. Outrage came from Toronto Maple Leafs fans and NHL players like Connor McDavid, saying the suspension was not enough.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 16
Late 3rd Period Goal by Ducks Results In Tough Loss For Habs

Late 3rd Period Goal by Ducks Results In Tough Loss For Habs

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-3 to the Anaheim Ducks thanks to a late back-breaker that came with less than 3 minutes left in regulation. The game winner came thanks to a lack of solid defensive play in their own zone.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15
Ducks blow lead, battle back to top Canadiens

Ducks blow lead, battle back to top Canadiens

Cutter Gauthier's goal with 2:30 left broke a tie and the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 4-3 win over the host Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. Leo Carlsson had two goals and an assist and Troy Terry a goal and two assists in his return after missing nine games with an upper-body injury for the Ducks, who had lost three of their previous four.

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The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz
 The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
 The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15
Ducks’ Mason McTavish Scratched, Troy Terry, John Carlson Return

Ducks’ Mason McTavish Scratched, Troy Terry, John Carlson Return

Prior to puck drop tonight in Montreal, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reported that Mason McTavish is a healthy scratch, with Troy Terry returning from injury and John Carlson making his highly anticipated debut.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 15
Habs Ready For A Sunday Night Clash With The Ducks?

Habs Ready For A Sunday Night Clash With The Ducks?

The Montreal Canadiens (36-19-10) will be hosting a second California team in the last 24 hours tonight when they take on the Anaheim Ducks (36-27-3) at 7:00 pm ET, after losing to the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 14
NHL issues 'laughable' Radko Gudas suspension for hit that ended Auston Matthews' season

NHL issues 'laughable' Radko Gudas suspension for hit that ended Auston Matthews' season

But in typical Department of Player Safety fashion, George Parros and his staff fell far short of what the situation called for.

Radko Gudas injures another top NHL star just weeks after injuring Sidney Crosby
Devastating injury update emerges on Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews after 'dirty' hit from Radko Gudas
Maple Leafs coach slams Ducks’ Radko Gudas for ‘dirty play’
Maple Leafs' lack of response to Radko Gudas hit disappointing, but not surprising
The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Anaheim Ducks News / Athlon Sports / March 13
Anaheim Ducks: Head Coach Joel Quenneville Comments on Radko Gudas Dirty Hit

Anaheim Ducks: Head Coach Joel Quenneville Comments on Radko Gudas Dirty Hit

The Anaheim Ducks were on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. During the second period of the Anaheim and Toronto matchup, Radko Gudas had a five-minute penalty for kneeing Auston Matthews, and he was also given a game misconduct.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 13
Radko Gudas injures another top NHL star

Radko Gudas injures another top NHL star just weeks after injuring Sidney Crosby

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was ejected from the team's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night for a blatant knee-on-knee hit against Auston Matthews.

Sharks grab big lead, end Bruins' home winning streak at 13
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded
Former NHLer among new members of Hurricanes ownership group
Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?
Top 50 UFAs of 2026: There's no way Ovechkin changes teams...right?
John Carlson News / Breakaway on SI / March 12
John Carlson's Ducks Debut is Imminent

John Carlson's Ducks Debut is Imminent

The Anaheim Ducks shocked the NHL world at the Trade Deadline by acquiring veteran blue liner John Carlson from the Washington Capitals. The trade was made very early in the morning, and when hockey fans woke up that day, they were truly shocked.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

The Washington Capitals might not be a favorite to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but where does the future lie with one of the franchise’s cornerstones?

Top 50 UFAs of 2026: There's no way Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin change teams...right?
Darren Raddysh is one of the more fascinating players in the 2026 free-agent class
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has major penalty against Oilers rescinded
The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / March 11
Ducks News & Rumors: Milestones, Transactions, and Road Trip

Ducks News & Rumors: Milestones, Transactions, and Road Trip

The Anaheim Ducks were a big topic at the 2026 Trade Deadline because of their blockbuster trade to acquire veteran defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 9
Anaheim Ducks Storylines at the Three-Quarter Mark of the Season

Anaheim Ducks Storylines at the Three-Quarter Mark of the Season

At the quarter mark of the season, expectations around the Anaheim Ducks had already begun to shift. Early projections centred on ending the franchise’s seven-year Stanley Cup Playoff drought.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / March 8
Ducks Could Be Dark Horse in Western Conference Playoffs

Ducks Could Be Dark Horse in Western Conference Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks have won 7 of their last 8 games and now sit in first place in the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and are looking like a scary team.

Ryan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / March 6
Ducks Trade Ryan Strome to Flames for 7th-Round Pick

Ducks Trade Ryan Strome to Flames for 7th-Round Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Ryan Strome to the Calgary Flames for a 2027 seventh-round pick, according to Pierre LeBrun. The Ducks get some much-needed cap relief and move off of a bad contract, while the Flames get a veteran to mentor potential young guys in the core.

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