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Leo Carlsson Says Players Are Thanking Him, But His New Deal Came at a Cost

Leo Carlsson didn’t just cash in this summer — he changed the game for everyone else, too. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, Carlsson was asked about his offer sheet, new extension in Anaheim, and the domino effect that it caused.

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The closest ‘comparable’ for Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier’s next contract

Cutter Gauthier emerged as one of the National Hockey League’s most lethal goal scorers in 2025-26, scoring 41 goals in 76 games in his sophomore campaign.

Chris Kreider News / Field Level Media / September 9

Report: Ducks placing veteran F Chris Kreider on waivers

The Anaheim Ducks are placing forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday. The 35-year-old veteran is entering the final season of a seven-year, $45.5 million extension he signed while with the New York Rangers in February 2020.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

A Shocking Split: Kreider Leaves Millions Behind to Bail Out the Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks backed themselves into a brutal cap corner after matching Leo Carlsson’s $18M AAV offersheet. Add in the A.J. Greer signing and the big‑ticket deal for Pavel Mintyukov, and suddenly Anaheim was staring at just over $9 million in space with Cutter Gauthier still unsigned.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Kreider termination gives Ducks more flexibility amidst Gauthier negotiations

General manager Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks were put into a bind earlier this summer when the Philadelphia Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90-million offer sheet.

Chris Kreider News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

A veteran player is on his way to a new home. The Anaheim Ducks have placed forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the news on Wednesday.

Chris Kreider News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Anaheim Ducks To Place Chris Kreider On Waivers For Purposes Of Contract Termination

The Anaheim Ducks are expected to place veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers for the purpose of contract termination, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Ducks’ Joel Quenneville sends message to to Leo Carlsson after historic contract

Even though the Philadelphia Flyers attempted to pry away scoring forward Leo Carlsson from the Anaheim Ducks with a record-breaking offer sheet, the Ducks ultimately matched it.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 6

Three Anaheim Ducks prospects with the best chances of making the team

After experiencing one of their most tumultuous offseasons in the quite some time, the Anaheim Ducks and their fans have to be counting down the days until the start of the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 5

Klepov is poised to be another young star for Ducks

Going into September, less than a month away from the return of Ducks hockey, it’s time to review some of the more high profile prospects in the system.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 4

Ducks Could Trade Chris Kreider to Make Room for Cutter Gauthier

With training camp quickly approaching, the Anaheim Ducks have one major piece of unfinished business: getting Cutter Gauthier under contract. Gauthier remains a restricted free agent after a breakout 2025-26 season in which he led Anaheim with 41 goals and 69 points.

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Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 4

Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More

We have officially reached the latter portion of the offseason, everyone. The Anaheim Ducks play preseason hockey this month– cue the confetti! The team has announced some changes to its broadcast, including a new streaming platform and format.

Ryan Getzlaf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

Ryan Getzlaf To Have Number Retired By Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks will never have a player don #15 again. Yesterday afternoon, the Ducks announced they would retire Ryan Getzlaf’s number on January 30th of the upcoming season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / September 1

Number 15 will finally hang from the rafters at Honda Center and it's about time

After retiring from the NHL at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, the only question surrounding the retirement of Ryan Getzlaf's number 15 by the Anaheim Ducks was not a matter of "if", but "when".

Ryan Getzlaf News / Field Level Media / September 1

Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 in January ceremony

The Anaheim Ducks will honor former forward Ryan Getzlaf when the franchise retires his No. 15 in a Jan. 30 ceremony. Getzlaf played all 17 of his NHL seasons in a Ducks uniform, scoring 282 goals with 737 assists over 1,157 regular-season games.

Ryan Getzlaf News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf’s No. 15 during 2026-27 season

The Anaheim Ducks will soon be honoring one of their all-time greats. According to a video posted by the team to social media featuring owners Henry and Susan Samueli calling Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf, Getzlaf’s number 15 will get retired by the franchise this upcoming season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / August 31

Ranking the five worst Anaheim Ducks jerseys of all time

As an expansion team with roots tied directly to a movie from the 1990s, the Anaheim Ducks have had their share of unique looks and some of those looks have stood out, but for the wrong reasons.

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.

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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.

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.

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Leon Draisaitl: Oilers ‘looking to be coached’ by Mike Babcock

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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.

Cutter Gauthier 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.

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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.