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September has finally arrived, and that means Rangers hockey will be played this month! After a long, somewhat eventful summer, the Rangers look to try to course-correct this season and find their way back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

The five biggest unresolved storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason

It’s debatable when exactly NHL GMs are safe to tape those “Gone Fishing” signs to their doors, but we’re close to that point. Give or take 95 percent of the offseason roster turnover happens before July is up.

Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

The Ducks Have Had An Uneven Offseason

The Anaheim Ducks finished last season feeling pretty good about the gains the team had made, going from a non-playoff team to a second-round elimination.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Keith Yandle shares thoughts on Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier’s contract talks

Another player’s deal is set to shape Cutter Gauthier’s next contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Spittin’ Chiclets co-host Keith Yandle said this week that Gauthier, who’s a restricted free agent, was sure he wouldn’t settle for less than what Leo Carlsson just received from the Ducks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Ball Exclusives / July 10

Pat Verbeek’s stubborn management has the Ducks in trouble

In the span of a month, the Anaheim Ducks have fallen from grace in the eyes of the hockey world. After an impressive playoff run showcasing their abundance of young talent, the Ducks have had arguably the worst offseason in the NHL.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Has Ducks GM Pat Verbeek learned his lesson from Leo Carlsson offer sheet?

It was a whirlwind week for the Anaheim Ducks, who were faced with a record-breaking offer sheet for forward Leo Carlsson from the Philadelphia Flyers, which they ultimately matched.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Leo Carlsson offer sheet drama seen as ‘fireable offense’ for Ducks’ Pat Verbeek

The Anaheim Ducks could be put in a tough situation as Leo Carlsson signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers for five years, $18 million annually.

Anaheim Ducks News / Dose.ca / July 7

Leo Carlsson: An executive believes Pat Verbeek should be fired

The pressure on Pat Verbeek was already enormous. But now, it may have just reached a whole new level. Ever since the Flyers made a massive hostile offer to Leo Carlsson, the Ducks' general manager has been at the center of discussions throughout the NHL.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Pat Verbeek has lost control of the Anaheim Ducks

A week into the Leo Carlsson offer sheet saga, the story has evolved well past a simple “can Anaheim afford to match” question. According to Flyers reporter Bill Meltzer, that framing misses the point entirely.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / July 6

The Anaheim Ducks' Potential Cap Crunch Was Avoidable

Anaheim Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek had everything all laid out nice and neat with his salary cap structure. He was going to lock up his core to reasonable contracts, similar to what the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes had done.

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 / Dose.ca / July 4

Leo Carlsson: Pat Verbeek has been looking for trouble for a long time, and he’s just found it

Yesterday afternoon, the Ducks watched as the Flyers made a hostile offer to Leo Carlsson. Carlsson signed a five-year contract that will pay him $18 million a year.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Predators Given Permission To Speak To Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators have been permitted to speak to Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland regarding a front office role, as initially reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Three potential trade destinations for Mason McTavish

The 2026 offseason isn’t going to be the first time that Mason McTavish’s name is in trade talks. McTavish held out in contract talks with the Anaheim Ducks over last year’s offseason, and he didn’t sign a new six-year deal until a little under two weeks before the regular season began.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Ducks’ GM Verbeek Named as Finalist for Jim Gregory Award

Anaheim Ducks general manager (GM) Pat Verbeek has been named as a finalist for the Jim Gregory Award. The award celebrates the best GM in the league, and Verbeek has certainly made a case for it this season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Ducks sign GM Pat Verbeek to multi-year extension

On the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Anaheim Ducks have rewarded the man in charge of putting together their team. On Friday, the Ducks announced that they have signed general manager Pat Verbeek to a multi-year contract extension.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Ducks Extend GM Pat Verbeek

The Ducks have agreed to terms with general manager Pat Verbeek on a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The team has also promoted assistant GM Mike Stapleton to associate GM, with the title of senior VP of hockey operations added.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

The NHL held their annual general manager meetings this week.

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 25

Anaheim Ducks in no Hurry to Deal Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov

The Anaheim Ducks are turning heads throughout the league. Their 4-3 overtime home win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday pushed their record to 14-7-1.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / November 21

NHL Rumors: Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Will Be Patient with RFA Extensions

The Anaheim Ducks are the toast of the town in the NHL. General Manager Pat Verbeek believed his team would be a playoff team this season. Lots of people rolled their eyes.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Pat Verbeek overcame mistakes of previous Ducks’ regime

For all the talk about the hot starts of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Utah Mammoth, there may be no more shocking turnaround from last season to this season than the Anaheim Ducks.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 31, 2025

The Dallas Stars have brought back one of their toughest players in one of the best moves today in history

On August 31, 2001, the Dallas Stars made a move that reunited them with a key veteran from their Stanley Cup era, bringing back forward Pat Verbeek for a second stint with the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / April 27, 2025

Do the Anaheim Ducks Have a Plan Under GM Pat Verbeek?

The Anaheim Ducks made an interesting move last weekend as GM Pat Verbeek relieved head coach Greg Cronin of his head coaching duties with a year left to go.

Anaheim Ducks News / House of Hockey / April 20, 2025

Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Sets Shockingly High Expectations for Next Season

Following the firing of Ducks head coach Greg Cronin, GM Pat Verbeek spoke to reporters, where he announced that he expects Anaheim to make the playoffs.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5, 2024

Pair of Ducks stars are still drawing trade interest

Ducks starter John Gibson and developing center Trevor Zegras are still the subject of trade inquiries, Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek told The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun during the ongoing scouting combine.

Ducks sign goalie Damian Clara to entry-level contract

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The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Inside The Rink / March 8, 2024

Pat Verbeek’s Updates on the Anaheim Ducks

Earlier today, Pat Verbeek went on The Beeker, a podcast recorded through Ducks Stream, and he had quite a bit to say about the state of the Ducks, their prospects, and much more!