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Ducks F Troy Terry to miss start of 2026-27 season

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to be sidelined for five to six months after undergoing surgery last week to address a hip impingement and labral tear, the team announced Thursday.

Troy Terry News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Ducks’ Troy Terry out 5-6 months after undergoing surgery

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Thursday that winger Troy Terry will be out for the next five-to-six months after undergoing a successful surgery to address hip impingement and a labral tear.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Troy Terry Out Multiple Months After Hip Surgery

The Anaheim Ducks will need to begin the 2026-27 season without one of their most consistent forwards. According to a team announcement, Troy Terry successfully underwent surgery to repair a hip impingement and a labral tear, which will keep him on the shelf for the next five to six months.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke & Maxim Masse Receive High Honors

Two young Anaheim Ducks have received accolades in their respective leagues. NHL rookie and emerging Ducks’ superstar Beckett Sennecke was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

NHL Rumors: Ilya Mikheyev, John Carlson, and Jacob Trouba

Kevin Weekes: Sources are saying that pending UFA forward Ilya Mikheyev will be highly coveted as there will be teams looking for speed and penalty kill help, with a bit of offense.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Golden Knights reveal injury updates for four players following Stanley Cup Final loss

The Stanley Cup runners-up apparently had a few significant injuries during their long postseason run. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon revealed that forward William Karlsson suffered a broken wrist in Game 5 of the final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Kyle Calder News / The Spun / June 16

Longtime NHL Player Kyle Calder Dead Tuesday at 47

The hockey world is in mourning this week as former NHL left wing Kyle Calder, who played for six different teams over a 13-year career, passed away after a battle with an illness.

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Ducks’ John Carlson To Test Free Agency

Despite giving up a first-round pick to acquire him at the trade deadline, it appears the relationship between the Anaheim Ducks and defenseman John Carlson won’t last much longer.

John Carlson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

John Carlson Leaving Ducks in Free Agency, Where’s He Headed?

According to a report by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, John Carlson is headed to free agency. He will test the market, as per his agent, Rick Curran, who has informed Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek that Carlson likely won’t return.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 16

Murphy’s Hockey Law: Source: Ducks Pushing Hard For Larkin; McTavish ‘Very Likely Involved’

According to a well-placed source, the Anaheim Ducks are one of the teams pushing hardest to acquire the current big fish on the NHL trade market in Detroit

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Kyle Calder News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Kyle Calder Passes Away At 47

In an unfortunate announcement, the Chicago Blackhawks shared that former player Kyle Calder has passed away at the age of 47. Calder spent 10 years in the NHL with the Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks.

John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market

NHL free agency is set to begin on July 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. One of the more sought-after free agents on the market will be defenseman John Carlson. Before being traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks, Carlson and the Caps were engaged in talks on a contract extension.

Kyle Calder News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Former NHLer Kyle Calder passes away at 47

It was announced on Monday that former NHL forward Kyle Calder passed away at the age of 47. The announcement came from Calder’s daughter, Madison, who shared a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Grading the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025-26 Defensemen

With the Anaheim Ducks’ magical season coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the past, learn from the season, and determine how to best move forward into the 2026-27 season and have success.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

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Mason Mctavish News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Canadiens’ perfect trade offer for Ducks’ Mason McTavish

The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final by the Carolina Hurricanes. While they put together a great playoff run, their five-game exit showed how far away they are from a Stanley Cup.

Calle Clang News / Inside The Rink / June 14

AHL: Calle Clang Heads Overseas

This morning, reports are that San Diego Gulls goalie Calle Clang is heading overseas as he’s joining the Swedish Hockey League to play with Rögle BK. He is signing a two-year deal.

Teemu Selanne News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Selanne’s Unforgettable Winnipeg Return Overshadows Jets Win

When the Anaheim Ducks visited Winnipeg on December 17, 2011, it wasn’t just another regular-season game on the schedule. On paper, it was a cross-conference matchup between two NHL teams.

Mason Mctavish News / The Sick Podcast / June 9

Habs Trade Target: Mason McTavish

The Montreal Canadiens likely have their eye on numerous centres across the league for a potential trade, but there may not be a more realistic option than Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Carlsson, Gauthier extensions will dictate the Ducks’ offseason

While the Anaheim Ducks were one of the NHL’s feel-good stories this past season, they need to ensure they weren’t just a flash in the pan. The Ducks have a lot of exceptional young talent on their roster, with the hopes of them maintaining success for the long haul.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

3 Players the Anaheim Ducks Should Move On From

The Anaheim Ducks had a standout season in 2025-26 and made headlines with their emerging young superstars, last-minute comebacks, and long-awaited playoff run.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 29

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.

Troy Terry News / Field Level Media / May 21

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 16

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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