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Number 15 will finally hang from the rafters at Honda Center and it's about time

Number 15 will finally hang from the rafters at Honda Center and it's about time

After retiring from the NHL at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, the only question surrounding the retirement of Ryan Getzlaf's number 15 by the Anaheim Ducks was not a matter of "if", but "when".

Ryan Getzlaf News / Field Level Media / September 1
Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 in January ceremony

Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 in January ceremony

The Anaheim Ducks will honor former forward Ryan Getzlaf when the franchise retires his No. 15 in a Jan. 30 ceremony. Getzlaf played all 17 of his NHL seasons in a Ducks uniform, scoring 282 goals with 737 assists over 1,157 regular-season games.

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Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 during 2026-27 season

Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 during 2026-27 season

The Anaheim Ducks will soon be honoring one of their all-time greats. According to a video posted by the team to social media featuring owners Henry and Susan Samueli calling Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf, Getzlaf’s number 15 will get retired by the franchise this upcoming season.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

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Ranking the five worst Anaheim Ducks jerseys of all time

Ranking the five worst Anaheim Ducks jerseys of all time

As an expansion team with roots tied directly to a movie from the 1990s, the Anaheim Ducks have had their share of unique looks and some of those looks have stood out, but for the wrong reasons.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / August 29
Ranking the five best Anaheim Ducks jerseys of all time

Ranking the five best Anaheim Ducks jerseys of all time

As an expansion team with roots tied directly to a movie from the 1990s, the Anaheim Ducks have had their share of unique looks. With the recent announcement

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / August 27
The five worst Anaheim Ducks moments from the 2025-26 season

The five worst Anaheim Ducks moments from the 2025-26 season

For a hockey team located in Southern California, which had also endured years of irrelevancy throughout a rebuild, the Anaheim Ducks often found themselves in the spotlight during and after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Ducks Will Likely Need To Move Money

Ducks Will Likely Need To Move Money

The Anaheim Ducks remain in active contract negotiations with forward Cutter Gauthier. If the reports of the talks are true, it appears the team will need to create salary-cap space to fit Gauthier under the cap.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule

Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule

With just over a month left until the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off, we can expect to see a lot more action from the Anaheim Ducks. This week, they signed a prospect to an entry-level contract, released their national broadcast schedule, and dropped the home-game promotion schedule.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Cutter Gauthier News / The Hockey Writers / August 25
Trusted Pundit Suggests Oilers Pursue Ducks’ Unsigned RFA Cutter Gauthier

Trusted Pundit Suggests Oilers Pursue Ducks’ Unsigned RFA Cutter Gauthier

The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks faced off against each other in the first round of the playoffs last season, and to the shock of most fans, the Ducks took down the Oilers in six games, and seemed poised to finally be turning their luck around and turning into contenders after a bit of a retool.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season

Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season

The Colorado Avalanche expect to get a deal done with Cale Makar fairly soon.

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Cruz Lucius News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Get to Know New Anaheim Ducks’ Forward Cruz Lucius

Get to Know New Anaheim Ducks’ Forward Cruz Lucius

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired another young player to continue to bolster their pipeline and improve their rebuild. On Wednesday, they secured right-wing prospect Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / August 21
How much will Cutter Gauthier's contract be?

How much will Cutter Gauthier's contract be?

It’s been a wild summer in Orange County. After a 2025-26 campaign that saw the Anaheim Ducks clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the first time in eight seasons, the team was faced with a difficult decision right at the beginning of the offseason.

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Cruz Lucius News / Daily Faceoff / August 20
Ducks sign Cruz Lucius to two-year contract

Ducks sign Cruz Lucius to two-year contract

The Anaheim Ducks wasted little time locking up their most recent acquisition. On Thursday, the Ducks announced that they have signed forward Cruz Lucius to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17
Ducks Must Clear Salary After Gauthier Rejects $52 Million Offer

Ducks Must Clear Salary After Gauthier Rejects $52 Million Offer

The Anaheim Ducks still have significant work to do before the 2026-27 season begins. According to NHL agent Paul Shaheen, the Ducks offered restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier a four-year contract carrying a $13 million average annual value.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16
Ducks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

Ducks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Anaheim Ducks had a fantastic season in 2025-26. Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier emerged as legitimate young stars in the NHL. They saw big improvements from the likes of Pavel Mintyukov as the season went along.

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2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview

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The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2026–27 season with a younger, leaner roster after a busy offseason that saw them trade away some pieces, lock up their core, and add depth on a budget.

Troy Terry News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10
Possible $75M Deal Raises Questions About Future of Ducks’ Troy Terry

Possible $75M Deal Raises Questions About Future of Ducks’ Troy Terry

The Anaheim Ducks locked up Leon Carlsson when the Philadelphia Flyers threw a wrench into their summer plans. Forced to pay more for the soon-to-be star center, Pat Verbeek bit the bullet and paid $18 million per season over five years to keep Carlsson a Duck.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5
Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season. 

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Simon Despres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5
Simon Despres Returns To North America

Simon Despres Returns To North America

After spending the better part of the last decade overseas, veteran defenseman Simon Despres isn’t ready to hang up his skates just yet. According to a team announcement, Despres has agreed to a one-year contract with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets for the 2026-27 season.

Pavel Mintyukov News / NHLFanCentral / July 20
NHL Insider Reveals Team Was Ready to Send Offer Sheet for Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov

NHL Insider Reveals Team Was Ready to Send Offer Sheet for Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov

The Anaheim Ducks avoided another offseason problem by signing Pavel Mintyukov to a new contract. However, reports suggest the young defenseman was close to becoming another restricted free agent targeted by an NHL team.

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Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

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