Anaheim Ducks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

How Can the Ducks Afford Cutter Gauthier?

The Anaheim Ducks were involved in one of the biggest stories in recent hockey history. Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager (GM) Danny Briere tendered an offer sheet to centerman Leo Carlsson with an average annual value (AAV) of $18 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

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Simon Despres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5

Simon Despres Returns To North America

After spending the better part of the last decade overseas, veteran defenseman Simon Despres isn’t ready to hang up his skates just yet. According to a team announcement, Despres has agreed to a one-year contract with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets for the 2026-27 season.

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Simon Despres News / Daily Faceoff / August 4

Former NHLer Simon Despres signs with ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets

Simon Despres, whose once-promising NHL career was cut short in 2017 due to a series of concussions, will return to North America for the 2026-27 season after signing a one-year contract with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

After massive Carlsson contract, are the Ducks good enough to be competitive again?

Make no mistake, these are exciting times to be an Anaheim Ducks fan. The team is coming off their first playoff series win since 2017, and they boast a young core of talent few other teams can rival.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Ducks News and Notes: Prospects Edition

While there has been little in the way of Anaheim Ducks news at the NHL level, the organization is staying busy with young players in its pipeline. Roger McQueen, an incoming rookie, will make an appearance at the Rookie Showcase, an American Hockey League (AHL) trade occurred this week, and two prospects were signed to professional contracts.

Sean Farrell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28

Ducks Sign Sean Farrell

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Sean Farrell to a one-year, two-way contract. This deal comes on the heels of Anaheim’s acquisition of Farrell in a deal that sent winger Sasha Pastujov back to the Montreal Canadiens.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Lead / July 27

Carlsson’s Deal Reshapes Cutter Gauthier’s Contract Negotiations

The Leo Carlsson offer sheet has changed how NHL teams will approach their restricted free agents (RFAs). Philadelphia backed Anaheim into a corner. This forced them to make their young center the highest-paid player in NHL history.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 27

Ducks acquire Sean Farrell from Canadiens for Sasha Pastujov

The Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens are exchanging young, developmental forwards. On Monday, the Ducks acquired winger Sean Farrell from the Canadiens for winger Sasha Pastujov.

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People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Nikita Klepov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 26

Ducks sign 2026 first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Nikita Klepov to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Saturday. Klepov was selected by Anaheim with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Nikita Klepov News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

Ducks sign top prospect Nikita Klepov to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks have signed 2026 first-round pick Nikita Kelpov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Klepov’s deal will hold a cap hit of $1.075 million.

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Nikita Klepov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Ducks Sign Nikita Klepov

The Ducks have signed their top pick from last month’s draft. The team announced that they’ve signed winger Nikita Klepov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the team but PuckPedia reports that it carries a $1.075MM cap hit, a $1.575MM AAV, and breaks down as follows.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Suggested Trade Sees Canucks Land Killorn, Vatrano in Deal With Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks should have different goals this season. The Canucks should be preparing to play their young guys and have a rough season as they continue through a tough rebuild, while the Ducks should be looking to build on a playoff run last season.