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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche
There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / August 27
The five worst Anaheim Ducks moments from the 2025-26 season
For a hockey team located in Southern California, which had also endured years of irrelevancy throughout a rebuild, the Anaheim Ducks often found themselves in the spotlight during and after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Ducks Will Likely Need To Move Money
The Anaheim Ducks remain in active contract negotiations with forward Cutter Gauthier. If the reports of the talks are true, it appears the team will need to create salary-cap space to fit Gauthier under the cap.
Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / August 26
Ducks News and Notes: Lucius Signed, Nationally Broadcast Games, and Promo Schedule
With just over a month left until the 2026-27 NHL season kicks off, we can expect to see a lot more action from the Anaheim Ducks. This week, they signed a prospect to an entry-level contract, released their national broadcast schedule, and dropped the home-game promotion schedule.
Cutter Gauthier News / The Hockey Writers / August 25
Trusted Pundit Suggests Oilers Pursue Ducks’ Unsigned RFA Cutter Gauthier
The Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks faced off against each other in the first round of the playoffs last season, and to the shock of most fans, the Ducks took down the Oilers in six games, and seemed poised to finally be turning their luck around and turning into contenders after a bit of a retool.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season
The Colorado Avalanche expect to get a deal done with Cale Makar fairly soon.
Cruz Lucius News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Get to Know New Anaheim Ducks’ Forward Cruz Lucius
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired another young player to continue to bolster their pipeline and improve their rebuild. On Wednesday, they secured right-wing prospect Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations.
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / August 21
How much will Cutter Gauthier's contract be?
It’s been a wild summer in Orange County. After a 2025-26 campaign that saw the Anaheim Ducks clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the first time in eight seasons, the team was faced with a difficult decision right at the beginning of the offseason.
Cruz Lucius News / Daily Faceoff / August 20
Ducks sign Cruz Lucius to two-year contract
The Anaheim Ducks wasted little time locking up their most recent acquisition. On Thursday, the Ducks announced that they have signed forward Cruz Lucius to a two-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19
Ducks land intriguing prospect in Penguins trade
The Anaheim Ducks have had a bit of a messy offseason. The Leo Carlsson offer sheet threw a massive wrench into their offseason plans. Anaheim still has to re-sign Cutter Gauthier, as well.
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / August 19
2026-27 NHL team preview: Anaheim Ducks
One year ago, the Anaheim Ducks carried momentum coming off the NHL’s largest standings improvement in 2024-25. General manager Pat Verbeek took aggressive
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
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.
Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Cutter Gauthier turned down Ducks’ 4-year contract extension offer
To call this offseason tumultuous for the Anaheim Ducks would be a massive understatement. General manager Pat Verbeek was forced to make Leo Carlsson the highest-paid player in NHL history based on average annual value to fend off an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 18
Cutter Gauthier rejects Ducks' latest offer
A day after it was revealed that the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson aren’t having the smoothest extension negotiations, it appears a similar situation is unfolding with the Anaheim Ducks.
Cutter Gauthier News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17
Ducks Must Clear Salary After Gauthier Rejects $52 Million Offer
The Anaheim Ducks still have significant work to do before the 2026-27 season begins. According to NHL agent Paul Shaheen, the Ducks offered restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier a four-year contract carrying a $13 million average annual value.
Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 16
Ducks’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
The Anaheim Ducks had a fantastic season in 2025-26. Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier emerged as legitimate young stars in the NHL. They saw big improvements from the likes of Pavel Mintyukov as the season went along.
Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / August 11
2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview
The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2026–27 season with a younger, leaner roster after a busy offseason that saw them trade away some pieces, lock up their core, and add depth on a budget.
Troy Terry News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10
Possible $75M Deal Raises Questions About Future of Ducks’ Troy Terry
The Anaheim Ducks locked up Leon Carlsson when the Philadelphia Flyers threw a wrench into their summer plans. Forced to pay more for the soon-to-be star center, Pat Verbeek bit the bullet and paid $18 million per season over five years to keep Carlsson a Duck.
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.
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.
Pavel Mintyukov News / NHLFanCentral / July 20
NHL Insider Reveals Team Was Ready to Send Offer Sheet for Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov
The Anaheim Ducks avoided another offseason problem by signing Pavel Mintyukov to a new contract. However, reports suggest the young defenseman was close to becoming another restricted free agent targeted by an NHL team.
Leo Carlsson News / Yardbarker / July 9
Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision
Coming off a successful 2025-26 season that saw the Ducks win a playoff series, Anaheim was forced to make a decision that would alter the course of the franchise one way or another.
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