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Get to Know the Anaheim Ducks’ 2026 Draft Class

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft recently took place in Buffalo, New York. The Anaheim Ducks did not enter the draft with a first-round pick this year, which has not happened since 2017.

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Jacob Trouba is Going to Put the Analytics Bros to Shame

The San Jose Sharks make a major statement by signing veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a reported four-year, $33 million contract with an $8.25 million average annual value.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Ducks sign Laurent Brossoit, Judd Caulfield to deals

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday they have signed goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a one-year contract and forward Judd Caulfield to a two-year, two-way deal.

Jeff Malott News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Ducks sign forward Jeff Malott to three-year deal

The Anaheim Ducks are bringing is some fourth-line grit from their cross-town rival. Per Elliotte Friedman, the Ducks signed winger Jeff Malott on a Wednesday to a three-year contract.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Jacob Trouba News / ESPN / July 1

Trouba leaves Ducks for Sharks, gets 4-year deal

Veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, accepting a four-year deal worth $8.25 million annually, after the 32-year-old former captain of the New York Rangers was a key cog in the Anaheim Ducks' resurgence last season.

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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.

John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

John Carlson might not sign with Hurricanes after all

The Carolina Hurricanes had an excellent opportunity to add John Carlson to their Stanley Cup-winning roster after acquiring his exclusive negotiating rights from the Anaheim Ducks — but no contract has materialized as of yet.

Olen Zellweger News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sabres Sign Olen Zellweger

Last month, the Sabres swung a move to acquire defenseman Olen Zellweger from Anaheim. They’ve wasted little time signing him, as The Fourth Period’s

A.J. Greer News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Ducks Sign A.J. Greer To a Four-Year Extension Hours Ahead of NHL Free Agency

According to reports, the Anaheim Ducks have signed A.J. Greer to a new contract extension. The deal is for four years, at $4.25 million per season. The move comes just days after Anaheim acquired Greer’s negotiating rights from the Florida Panthers in a swap that sent longtime Ducks captain Radko Gudas the other way.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Next move Ducks must make after trading Olen Zellweger to Sabres

The Anaheim Ducks made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2018. They would win their first-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers before losing in the second round to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jacob Trouba News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Ducks rumors: Jacob Trouba ‘likely’ headed to market on July 1

A surprising third-place finish in the Pacific Division led to the Anaheim Ducks’ first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 campaign. The Ducks’ young core, put together mostly by GM Pat Verbeek, has started to coalesce into a playoff roster.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Ducks and Panthers Swap Rights in Rare Pre-Free Agency Trade

The Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers pulled off an unusual move ahead of NHL free agency, swapping the negotiating rights to two pending unrestricted free agents before Wednesday’s noon ET deadline.

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Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring Carlson's rights

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights

The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Anaheim Ducks Draft Mathis Preston 50th Overall

With the 50th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Mathis Preston from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Mathis Preston is a smooth-skating winger who has incredible skill with the puck and can attack the zone in a variety of ways.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Ducks select Mathis Preston No. 50 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Anaheim Ducks have selected forward Mathis Preston with the No. 50 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Draft. Preston was projected to be selected around 23rd overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 7th and as low as 46th.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Ducks Draft Marcus Nordmark 28th Overall

With the 28th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Marcus Nordmark from Djurgårdens IF of Sweden’s U20 Nationell. Marcus Nordmark entered the 2026 NHL Entry Draft as one of the most skilled and polarizing forwards in the class.