Anaheim Ducks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sabres re-sign Olen Zellweger to 3-year extension after Ducks trade

The Buffalo Sabres have reshaped their defense this offseason. First, they traded away Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. Then, the Sabres acquired Olen Zellweger, a pending restricted free agent, from the Anaheim Ducks.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

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.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Panthers acquire Radko Gudas from Ducks for A.J. Greer

A couple of pending unrestricted free agents will swap teams ahead of July 1. On Monday, the Florida Panthers acquired the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.J.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Trade grades for Sabres, Ducks after Olen Zellweger NHL Draft day deal

The Buffalo Sabres made some noise in the trade market ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. After dealing Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for the fourth-overall pick, they needed a new defenseman.

Mason Mctavish News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Grading Blues’ Trade for Mason McTavish

The St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks pulled off a trade on the first day of the 2026 NHL Draft. The Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Ducks in exchange for two first-round picks in the draft, picks 15 and 29.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Hurricanes Trade for John Carlson, But With an Expensive and Risky Catch

The Carolina Hurricanes made a trade with the Anaheim Ducks to acquire John Carlson on Saturday. The pending UFA has told the Ducks he won’t be back, preferring to play out east.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

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.

NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Mason McTavish moved on busy day

Maple Leafs rightfully chose Gavin McKenna at No. 1 in NHL Draft

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did

Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson futures are big unanswered questions

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Ducks select Marcus Nordmark No. 28 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The Anaheim Ducks have bet on the undeniable upside of Swedish winger Marcus Nordmark by selecting the mercurial forward with the No. 29 selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / June 26

Ducks trade Mason McTavish to Blues for 2 first-rounders

The Anaheim Ducks acquired the No. 15 and 29 overall picks in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night by trading center Mason McTavish to the St.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Ducks Draft Nikita Klepov 15th Overall

With the 15th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Nikita Klepov from the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 26

Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks in draft-day deal

Defenseman Olen Zellweger is a member of the Buffalo Sabres following a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. In exchange, the Ducks receive a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and Anton Wahlberg, a forward prospect.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Ducks Weighing Two Big Trade Offers For Mason McTavish

There’s growing speculation around Mason McTavish, with the Anaheim Ducks believed to be weighing offers from both the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers.

Ian Moore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Ducks Sign Ian Moore To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Ian Moore to a two-year contract extension. PuckPedia provided the contract details, sharing that it would be a two-year, $2.3MM ($1.15MM AAV) agreement between the Ducks and Moore.

Troy Terry News / Field Level Media / June 18

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.