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There were plenty of Anaheim Ducks who factored into their upset first-round series win over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, but none were more impactful in all facets of the game than Jackson LaCombe.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Ducks Take Control: LaCombe Emerging as a Playoff Superstar

After dropping Game 1, the Anaheim Ducks have taken full control of their series against the Edmonton Oilers, and now hold onto a 3-1 series lead. The Ducks have had many standout performances from players this series; however, none stand above Jackson LaCombe.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 27

Could Team USA snub be impacting Adam Fox's commitment to Rangers?

Rangers fans should at least be mildly concerned. Fox is not only their best defenseman and one of their best players, but he is one of the best defensemen in hockey.

Did Team USA hero Jack Hughes just end speculation about his New Jersey Devils future?

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with President Trump

Olympic boost? Five NHL players who could surge, including golden goal scorer Jack Hughes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Jake Guentzel reveals why he skipped Team USA's White House visit with President Trump

When Team USA visited the White House on Tuesday to cap off their Olympic gold celebration, five players were notably absent.

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

U.S. women's team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's team

Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to Trump's comments

Jack Hughes defends U.S. men's relationship with women's team

Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold

Team USA's Connor Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Five Team USA players pass on Donald Trump's White House invite

Photos circulating online suggest that the rest of Team USA is in Washington, D.C., after traveling on a military plane to visit President Trump.

Canada's Nathan MacKinnon had shady comment after USA won gold

Why Team USA's Olympic hockey win went so viral in Mexico

USA women's hockey team declines the White House's State of the Union invite

Jeremy Roenick has a wild story about watching Team USA beat Canada

Leafs HC addresses Auston Matthews' status for Lightning game

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / February 22

Two Gophers Join Exclusive List of Olympic Gold Medalists

Team USA snuck past Canada in overtime on Sunday to win a gold medal at this year's Olympics. Former Gophers hockey standouts Brock Faber and Jackson Lacombe joined an exclusive list of gold medalists.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is beginning to close

It seems like just yesterday that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were the young guns in the NHL’s Pacific Division. After watching the Anaheim Ducks play the Oilers on Jan.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Team USA 2026 Olympic Shakeup: Jackson LaCombe Replaces Injured Seth Jones

With the injury to Seth Jones, USA Hockey has called up 25-year-old Anaheim Ducks blueliner Jackson LaCombe. While losing a player of Jones’ caliber is a blow to the team’s experience, LaCombe’s arrival injects youth and recent international success into a squad hungry for gold.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Ducks News & Rumors: LaCombe to the Olympics, Injury Updates, and a Growing Win Streak

Things are looking up once again in Anaheim: a new member of the Ducks has been named an Olympian, some key players are back in action, and, despite some new and continuing injuries, they have found their way to a five-game winning streak.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 22

Jackson LaCombe preferred over Lane Hutson: USA Hockey defends its decision

Earlier today, we learned that Seth Jones would not be able to take part in the upcoming Olympic Games. This opened up a spot on the U.S. defensive brigade, just hours after Lane Hutson dominated as Bill Guerin visited the Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Was Jackson LaCombe the right replacement pick for the U.S. Olympic team?

A young blueliner is getting the chance to play on the world stage, but is he the right guy?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 3

Four injury replacement options for Team USA at the Winter Olympics

Team USA will have myriad options in the event of an injury.

Winter Classic in major need of reboot

What is Auston Matthews' ceiling after becoming Leafs' all-time goal leader?

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win

Brady Tkachuk knocked down after wild Logan Stanley sucker punch

Breaking down USA's 2026 Olympic women's hockey roster

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 9

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 29

Should the Rasmus Andersson Situation in Calgary Been Resolved Already?

The Calgary Flames are off to one of the worst starts in their franchise’s history. There have been trade winds surrounding this team since last season.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / October 3, 2025

Ducks’ Jackson LaCombe ‘Surprise’ Extension Proves He Is Underrated

The Anaheim Ducks recently announced that they had agreed to an extension with defender Jackson Lacombe, and the response from fans around the league was one of shock and surprise.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3, 2025

Jackson LaCombe, Ducks grades for $72 million contract extension

The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2025-26 season with a new bench boss and playoff expectations. Joel Quenneville is behind the bench in Southern California, leading a group with newly signed Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 2, 2025

NHL Notebook: Panthers’ Mikkola and Ducks’ Lacombe sign eight-year extensions

Fresh off back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, the Florida Panthers have now locked up another key part of their roster long term. On Thursday, Panthers GM Bill Zito announced that defenceman Niko Mikkola has signed an eight-year, $40 million contract extension, carrying an average annual value of $5 million.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / October 2, 2025

Ducks sign Jackson LaCombe to eight-year contract extension

The Anaheim Ducks have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with defenseman Jackson LaCombe, the club announced Thursday morning. LaCombe, 24, collected 14 goals and 43 points while averaging 22:18 of ice time in 75 games with the Ducks during the 2024-25 regular season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 2, 2025

Jackson LaCombe’s new contract: the market takes shape (again) for Lane Hutson

Lane Hutson’s contract situation has been the talk of the town this summer. The Habs defenseman has been eligible to sign a new contract since July 1, but as of today, nothing is settled.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / July 17, 2025

Ducks Star Snubbed From Top Defensemen List

There was a noticeable absence from NHL.com’s recent list of the top-10 defensemen under the age of 25: Anaheim Ducks puck mover, Jackson LaCombe. The list compiled the top puck-movers who haven’t reached their 25th birthday, but it missed the mark in several respects.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 14, 2024