Ducks Predicted to Pull Off Substantial Offseason Move

As the Anaheim Ducks get ready for the start of the NHL offseason, many around the league believe they could be very active. Anaheim hasn't reached the postseason since 2018, and the front office believes next year could be the end of the drought.

The Ducks brought in veteran head coach Joel Quenneville to lead the charge, but the roster needs upgrades as well. Anaheim's offense wasn't great last season, and they have been connected with a few of the biggest names on the open market in free agency.

The biggest fish this year is star Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner isn't expected to return to Toronto, opening the door for a team like Anaheim to swoop in.

The Ducks have already been rumored to be offering a substantial amount of money to Marner, potentially linking the two even more. But NHL writer Nicholas Nathanson of Bleacher Report is now predicting that Anaheim will indeed land Marner in free agency.

"Marner is in dire need of a fresh environment with minimal pressure, and Anaheim presents the ideal opportunity for him. Few teams will likely match Anaheim's bid, and with a quickly emerging youth movement, they are just a year or two away from being a playoff contender," wrote Nathanson.