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Golden Knights robbed themselves of positive coverage entering west final with fine, forfeited pick

The Vegas Golden Knights were docked a second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft while head coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for violations of the league’s media policies for no-showing a press conference and keeping the locker room closed to reporters after their series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Insider reveals series of events leading to NHL sanctions on Golden Knights

The NHL came down hard this past week on the Vegas Golden Knights, who were sanctioned with the loss of a second-round draft pick in 2026, and head coach John Tortorella was slapped with a $100K fine for not speaking with the media following their Game 6 series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

John Carlson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Big-name UFA unwilling to commit to Ducks in 2026-27

The Anaheim Ducks face a potentially complicated decision this offseason as veteran defenseman John Carlson remains noncommittal about his future with the club.

John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

John Carlson glows over post-deadline tenure with Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks’ season has come to an end after making the playoffs for the first time since 2018. As part of the playoff push, the Ducks made a shocking trade with the Washington Capitals, acquiring John Carlson.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Three potential trade destinations for Mason McTavish

The 2026 offseason isn’t going to be the first time that Mason McTavish’s name is in trade talks. McTavish held out in contract talks with the Anaheim Ducks over last year’s offseason, and he didn’t sign a new six-year deal until a little under two weeks before the regular season began.

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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.

Alexander Ovechkin News / NHL Rumors / May 18

NHL News: Alex Ovechkin Back in Russia, and the Anaheim Ducks Could Make a Big Splash

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: Alex Ovechkin is already back in Russia. The plan had been for the pending UFA to have his end-of-year meetings with the Washington Capitals in mid-May and then head back to Russia.

Jacob Trouba News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

No Progress In Extension Talks Between Anaheim Ducks, Jacob Trouba

A little over a year ago, the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba from the New York Rangers in what appeared at the time as a salary dump for the latter.

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

The shocking injury that Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier played through in postseason

It’s hard to believe how productive Cutter Gauthier was for the Anaheim Ducks in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs considering what he was playing through.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Ducks’ Mikael Granlund to join Finland’s World Championship team

Some reinforcements are joining the Leijonat for one of the biggest tournaments in the world. On Saturday, Finnish Men’s National Team general manager Jere Lethinen confirmed that Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund will be joining Finland for the remainder of the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Switzerland.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Jay Woodcroft Expected To Interview For Other Opportunities

Last offseason, Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft interviewed for multiple head coaching positions, and is expected to do the same this summer.

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.

NHL's suspension of Golden Knights star is surprising, but correct call

Mitch Marner's between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Avalanche's Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote

Three candidates emerge for Maple Leafs' head-coaching job

Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

3 Positives to Take Away From the Ducks’ Playoff Run

The Anaheim Ducks fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing the final game 5-1 on Thursday night.

John Tortorella News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15

Tortorella shuns media after Ducks eliminated by Vegas

John Tortorella appears to be up to his old tricks. Following the decisive win in which the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks and eliminated

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.

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Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many alternatives

Report: Rangers castoff forward drawing interest from Maple Leafs

Sedin twins helped decide new Canucks general manager

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Ryan Poehling News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Ducks’ Ryan Poehling timeline with injury unknown

Anaheim Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville announced that center Ryan Poehling will be out with an injury, and the timeline for his return is unknown. Poehling sustained the injury midway through the first period of Tuesday’s Game 5 of the Ducks’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Both flashy and steady, Ducks’ Leo Carlsson has arrived as franchise center

The 2023 NHL Draft Lottery shook up the foundation of the league. The Chicago Blackhawks jumped the Anaheim Ducks to grab the No. 1 overall pick and the opportunity to select a slam-dunk franchise superstar in Connor Bedard.

Beckett Sennecke News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Sennecke Is Proving the Ducks Were Right to Pick Him Third Overall

When the Anaheim Ducks called Beckett Sennecke’s name third overall at the 2024 NHL Draft, the reaction was immediate and almost universal. Scouts questioned it.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with comeback

Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round

Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty

Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Blue Jackets star gets lucrative extension

Pat Verbeek News / The Hockey Writers / May 12