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Capitals sign, waive Brett Leason

The Washington Capitals are bringing back a familiar face to the organization. According to a team announcement, the Capitals have signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775K.

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Ducks activate forward Jansen Harkins from IR

The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Jansen Harkins from injured reserve. Harkins has missed the first seven games of Anaheim’s season due to an upper-body injury sustained in the preseason.

Mikael Granlund News / Breakaway on SI / October 24

Mikael Granlund Makes Ducks History With Latest Feat

The Anaheim Ducks just finished off their most successful matchup of the season thus far. While facing the Boston Bruins, the Ducks had a late-game resurgence that soared them ahead to a shocking total of seven points.

Mikael Granlund News / Field Level Media / October 23

Mikael Granlund (5 points), Ducks prolong Bruins' skid

Mikael Granlund had two goals and three assists for his first career five-point game, leading the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 7-5 victory over the slumping Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Ross Johnston News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Ducks News & Rumors: Ross Johnston Shines, Road Trip Continues, and Injury Updates

The Anaheim Ducks finished the second game of their road trip with a bang, winning 5-2 over the Nashville Predators. Multiple Ducks, including Ross Johnston, Jacob Trouba, and Cutter Gauthier, had multi-point outings in Nashville.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Joel Quenneville has been a breath of fresh air for a young Ducks squad

It’s no secret the last handful of years haven’t exactly been ones to remember for the Anaheim Ducks.

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The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Ross Johnston News / Field Level Media / October 21

Enforcer Ross Johnston leads Ducks' offense in win over Preds

Rugged winger Ross Johnston tallied a goal and added two assists in his 250th NHL game, and the visiting Anaheim Ducks ended a two-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Ducks, Predators looking for more consistency ahead of early-season clash

The Anaheim Ducks are showing signs of turning the corner in their quest to become a playoff-caliber NHL team again, but they remain a work in progress for the time being.

Beckett Sennecke News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Beckett Sennecke is making a case to stick with Ducks

When Beckett Sennecke broke into the Anaheim Ducks‘ NHL lineup out of training camp, it looked as though he might just get a cup of coffee in the NHL, before being sent back to the Ontario Hockey League.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

NHL Prediction: October 19th Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Oliver Kylington News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Veteran defenseman leaves NHL to sign in Sweden

The 28-year-old was a second-round pick by Calgary back in 2015 and showed some flashes of upside over his six-year stint with the team.

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / October 15

Ducks New Addition Bringing Winning Mentality

The Anaheim Ducks scored a late third period goal in their latest victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. On the power play in the closing minutes of the final frame, new addition and veteran winger Chris Kreider buried a feed behind Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry to give the Ducks a 4-3 lead that sealed the win.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson deserves so much more love for his strong play

The Anaheim Ducks were a popular pick to be a breakout team in the Western Conference this season, and while much of that hope rested upon the upgrade behind the bench that was the hiring of Joel Quenneville, a lot of it also had to do with growth from its talented young nucleus.

Beckett Sennecke News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Ducks’ rookie Beckett Sennecke responds to mom’s emotional reaction to 1st NHL goal

The Anaheim Ducks didn’t have the most ideal start to their season with a 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but 2024 first-round pick Beckett Sennecke will have something to remember it by as he scored his first goal in his debut.

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Troy Terry News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

Predicting Anaheim Duck Troy Terry’s Stat Line for 2025-26 Season

While the Anaheim Ducks continue their long rebuild, one constant offensively has been Troy Terry. While prospects like Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier draw headlines, Terry remains the Ducks’ most reliable offensive forward.

Chris Kreider News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

Predicting Anaheim Duck Chris Kreider’s Stat Line for 2025-26 Season

The Ducks made one of the splashiest trades of their offseason by acquiring Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers. General manager Pat Verbeek sent forward prospect Carey Terrance and a draft-pick swap to New York, betting that Kreider’s veteran scoring touch could accelerate Anaheim’s transition out of its long rebuild.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Ducks Hand Out Another Huge Deal: Sign Jackson LaCombe

The Anaheim Ducks recently re-signed Mason McTavish to a hefty contract. On Thursday, they went and signed a key player to another huge deal, inking defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year deal worth $9 million per season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Why this prospect from Rangers trade will thrive in New York

Why this unnoticed prospect from Rangers trade will thrive in New York

A couple of months ago, the New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider, sending him to the Anaheim Ducks, and in exchange, they got (besides a third-round pick) Carey Terrance, a young forward who, although he went under the radar for many, has the potential to be a fan-favorite, and here's why.

K'Andre Miller's heir aims to earn spot with New York Rangers, and has real chance to achieve it

Report: Rangers sign Andrej Sustr to professional tryout

Why Maple Leafs links with former Ducks forward makes perfect sense

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Robby Fabbri News / Yardbarker / September 12