Anaheim Ducks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Could Leo Carlsson be a difference-maker for Sweden at the Olympics?

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson has been one of the breakout stories of this young NHL season. The 2023 No. 2 overall pick has broken out to not only meet the expectations that come with such high draft capital, but exceed them.

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Team Sweden coach loves what he’s seeing from Ducks’ Leo Carlsson

It’s been a revival on Katella Avenue, as the Anaheim Ducks are off to a hot start this season. Significantly, their play has garnered the attention of the Team Sweden coach.

Pat Verbeek News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Pat Verbeek is seeing early returns on his offseason moves for the Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the stories of the hockey season so far as we approach American Thanksgiving. Despite dropping their past two games, they sit in first place in the Pacific Division with a record of 11-5-1.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier joins Paul Kariya, Bobby Ryan club vs. Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the best teams in the NHL early on this year. They have hit the ground running with their young core of Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Mason McTavish.

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Sam Colangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Ducks reassign winger Sam Colangelo to AHL San Diego

The Anaheim Ducks announced they’ve reassigned winger Sam Colangelo to AHL San Diego. They’re now left with an open roster spot after activating Ryan Strome from injured reserve earlier in the week.

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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.

Ryan Strome News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Ducks’ Ryan Strome to make season debut vs. Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks will be getting more reinforcements, as center Ryan Strome will be making his season debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Ducks not in substantive extension talks with Leo Carlsson yet

The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the pleasant surprises through the first month and a bit of the season. After coming up well short of a playoff spot for the past several years, they enter play Wednesday sitting atop the Pacific Division.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Golden Knights recall former UDFA Braeden Bowman for potential NHL debut

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled right-winger Braeden Bowman from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. This is the first call-up of Bowman’s professional career.

Leo Carlsson News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Is Only Scratching the Surface of His Potential

The Anaheim Ducks have a record of 11-3-1 (23 points) and sit atop the Pacific Division for the first time since 2021. They’ve won seven straight games, and they look like one of the best teams in the league.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators reportedly looking for impact forward

TSN: The Anaheim Ducks are in first place in the Pacific Division, and when asked if they’ll be buyers heading into trade season, Darren Dreger says ‘Maybe.” Forward Leo Carlsson was second in NHL scoring heading into Tuesday night and is eligible to sign a new contract, but there is no rush to extend Carlsson or make a trade.

Anaheim Ducks News / Stadium Rant / November 11

Anaheim Ducks Young Stars Producing Results

Don’t look now, but the Anaheim Ducks are taking the NHL by storm. They have won seven straight games and lead the Pacific Division with 23 points. When you examine the NHL statistics, you’ll see that Leo Carlsson is tied for second in scoring with 10 goals and 15 assists for 25 points in 15 games.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 11

Excited by Ducks’ hot start? Here’s why you should be

It’s been several years since the Anaheim Ducks have last played beyond the 82nd game of the regular season. In fact, they have one of the lengthier current postseason droughts in the NHL, having last brought postseason hockey to Honda Center in southern California in the spring of 2017.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Can the Ducks be Considered Contenders Yet?

The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to be a fun young team this season — promising, energetic, but still a year or two away from real contention. Instead, they’ve become one of the NHL’s biggest surprises.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

NHL Predictions: November 11th Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome back to another edition of 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.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / November 11

Are the Anaheim Ducks Finally For Real?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Somehow the Anaheim Ducks have morphed from perennial rebuild into bona-fide threat, and the rising tide of the 2025-26 season is beginning to float this franchise in ways that would’ve seemed optimistic not long ago.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Revisiting Anaheim Ducks Expectations After Their Hot Start

The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2025–26 NHL season projected to scrap for a wild-card spot. A month later, they sit first in the NHL’s Pacific Division at 11-3-1, riding a six-game winning streak and ranking second in the league by points percentage.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Ducks’ Ryan Strome activated off IR; Radko Gudas placed on IR

The Anaheim Ducks have activated forward Ryan Strome off injured reserve, while defenseman Radko Gudas has been placed on IR with a lower-body injury, according to The Hockey News reporter Derek Lee.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Young Ducks flying high, strive to ground Jets

The high-octane Anaheim Ducks will ride a six-game winning streak and a red-hot offense into a home matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in a clash of two of the top teams in the NHLs Western Conference.

Jacob Trouba News / Field Level Media / November 9

Jacob Trouba's OT goal propels surging Ducks past Golden Knights

Jacob Trouba scored with 31.5 seconds left in overtime to lead the Anaheim Ducks to their sixth straight victory, 4-3, over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Ducks to get major boost as three veterans set to return from injury absences

The early-season brilliance of the Anaheim Ducks has been one of the defining storylines of this young 2025-26 season so far, and it appears that they will soon get some reinforcements.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Offense and Young Stars: What Makes the Ducks Must-See Hockey

The Anaheim Ducks are off to a start few expected — and even fewer are ignoring. After 13 games, the team sits at 9-3-1, riding a five-game winning streak that includes victories over Florida, Detroit, New Jersey, Florida again, and Dallas.

Anaheim Ducks News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ducks have been NHL's most exciting team so far this season

Thanks to a seven-year playoff drought entering this season the Anaheim Ducks have not really been on the NHL's league-wide radar lately. They should be now.

Ducks’ Lukas Dostal isn’t arriving. He was already here

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Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / November 4

Ducks Take Flight With Pacific Division Hot Streak

The Anaheim Ducks are having a terrific start to their season. With consistent wins and a streak slowly building, this team is bringing the energy to the ice.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Insider Sees Ducks Making a Play for Rangers Superstar

The Anaheim Ducks may be an unexpected player in the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, who suggested on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast that Anaheim could be a potential fit if the star forward hits the market.