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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.

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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.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Blues Acquire Mason McTavish From the Ducks

The St. Louis Blues have acquired center Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks. In exchange, the Ducks acquire the 15th-overall and 29th-overall pick in Round 1 of tonight’s NHL Draft.

Mason Mctavish 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).

Mason Mctavish News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Blues acquire Mason McTavish for multiple first-round picks

One of the more notable young stars in the NHL is leaving Orange County. On Friday night at the 2026 NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks.

Mason Mctavish News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Ducks Trade Mason McTavish to Blues for Two First-Round Picks

The Anaheim Ducks have officially made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NHL Draft, trading forward Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 15th and 29th overall selections.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Ducks select Nikita Klepov No. 15 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Anaheim Ducks have selected forward Nikita Klepov with the No. 15 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 15th pick originally belonged to the St.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Blues acquire Mason McTavish: Instant reaction and analysis

The St. Louis Blues have made a move to reinforce their current roster, landing Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish.

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Olen Zellweger News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sabres Acquire Zellweger From Ducks for Wahlberg and Draft Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Aton Wahlberg and the 45th-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Olen Zellweger 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.

Olen Zellweger News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Grading the Sabres’ Trade for Ducks’ Zellweger

The Buffalo Sabres continue to be active ahead of tonight’s NHL Draft. Earlier this week, they sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall pick in the 2026 draft.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Ducks Trade Zellweger to Sabres for Wahlberg and Second-Round Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Olen Zellweger to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Mason Mctavish 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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Will Ducks lose all 3 of their veteran defensemen to free agency?

The Anaheim Ducks just completed a great season in the NHL that included a trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite that fact, things seem very strange in Anaheim at the moment.

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 17

NHL Rumors: Ilya Mikheyev, John Carlson, and Jacob Trouba

Kevin Weekes: Sources are saying that pending UFA forward Ilya Mikheyev will be highly coveted as there will be teams looking for speed and penalty kill help, with a bit of offense.

Kyle Calder News / The Spun / June 16

Longtime NHL Player Kyle Calder Dead Tuesday at 47

The hockey world is in mourning this week as former NHL left wing Kyle Calder, who played for six different teams over a 13-year career, passed away after a battle with an illness.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market

NHL free agency is set to begin on July 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. One of the more sought-after free agents on the market will be defenseman John Carlson. Before being traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks, Carlson and the Caps were engaged in talks on a contract extension.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

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Calle Clang News / Inside The Rink / June 14

AHL: Calle Clang Heads Overseas

This morning, reports are that San Diego Gulls goalie Calle Clang is heading overseas as he’s joining the Swedish Hockey League to play with Rögle BK. He is signing a two-year deal.