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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20

Ducks GM clearly states goal for 2025-26 after disappointing season

The Anaheim Ducks are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. Their rebuild has yielded them talented players, but not the cohesive unit they need to make the postseason.

Anaheim Ducks News / House of Hockey / April 20

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.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Rumors: Rolling The Dice With John Gibson, and the Vegas Golden Knights

Mike Zeisburger of NHL.com: So, what might the Vegas Golden Knights be pondering at the trade deadline? It depends on who you ask. However, Kelly McCrimmon believes Vegas will be up to something.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek’s Rebuild Comparison to Others in NHL

Pat Verbeek’s tenure as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, which began in February 2022, has been marked by a strategic and deliberate rebuilding process.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Trade-deadline primer for the Anaheim Ducks

With the All-Star break approaching, the trade deadline looms large and is about a month and a half away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We start our look around the league with the Anaheim Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks are finally clicking

No risk, no reward: Rangers, Canucks don't settle for status quo

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Anaheim Ducks Falling Short of Own Expectations

The Anaheim Ducks are falling short of expectations this season. Analyzing Pat Verbeek‘s lackluster offseason moves and the team’s struggles. In the lead-up

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 19

Ducks’ biggest surprise, disappointment to start 2024-25 season

The Anaheim Ducks continue to struggle through a difficult rebuilding process under general manager Pat Verbeek. As expected, they’ve mostly battled inconsistency and subpar performances from their players, as evidenced by their second-to-last-place standing in the Pacific Division.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 18

Could Ducks center Trevor Zegras use a change of scenery?

Lyle Richardson of The Hockey News: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek said at the trade deadline last year that no team called him regarding Trevor Zegras. Zegras struggled last season when healthy and it has carried into this year.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 16

How the Canucks stack up against the Anaheim Ducks: Pacific Previews

Division rivals can make or break an entire NHL team’s year, whether it’s in the regular season or the second round of the playoffs. That’s why the Vancouver Canucks are undoubtedly keeping tabs on all seven of their fellow Pacific Division teams.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Emptying the 2024 NHL Combine Notebook

The 2024 NHL Combine was one of the more interesting versions of the event in recent memory. Besides the intrigue of how the top-10 could play out later this month in Las Vegas, a few interesting questions were asked of some of the prospects.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

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

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Inside The Rink / May 8

Evaluating the Anaheim Ducks Pending RFAs

“I want [the Anaheim Ducks] to start taking a step and building toward being in a playoff race next season.” The Ducks’ general manager, Pat Verbeek, has a busy summer ahead of him to make good on this promise from the March 2024 Duck Migration event.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Ducks Awarded 3rd Pick in 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

Pat Verbeek will have a top-three selection for the second time in his three years as general manager of the Anaheim Ducks. After Tuesday night’s draft lottery, Anaheim will have the third-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Offseason checklist for the Anaheim Ducks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus several others who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Anaheim.

Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

Frank Vatrano used breakout season to become Ducks’ MVP

Ducks’ best choices for next captain

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 30

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the St. Louis Blues

Matt Weller of NHL.com: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek on upgrading their roster this offseason. “Obviously the easiest way to go about this is to look at the free agent market.

Anaheim Ducks News / Dose.ca / April 23, 2024

Ducks: $20,000 per week per player for the program 'suggested' by the GM?

Recently, we learned that the Anaheim Ducks have been lobbying for their players (including youngsters) to spend their summer in Florida with a certain Mike Barwis.

Anaheim Ducks News / Inside The Rink / March 15, 2024

The Ducks Are in a Prime Position to Add This Summer

General manager Pat Verbeek told Ducks season ticket holders on Saturday at the Ducks Migration event that the Ducks plan to add a top-six right-shot winger this summer.

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!

NHL News / Blue Seat Blogs / February 29, 2024

2024 Rangers trade deadline rumors: Thoughts on Ducks GM Pat Verbeek at last night’s game

The Rangers put on a defensive clinic last night, even with a rough third period, in a 4-1 win over […]

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / February 29, 2024

Anaheim Ducks’ 5 Best Trade Assets for 2024 Trade Deadline

The Anaheim Ducks have been active around the trade deadline in the previous two seasons under general manager (GM) Pat Verbeek. That is not expected to change before March 8, and the team has a diverse group of individuals who may be of interest to other organizations in potential deals.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / February 28, 2024

Ducks GM in attendance, is a trade with Rangers in the works?

The New York Rangers are about to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, and there’s a interesting person in attendance.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27, 2024

Trade deadline primer for the Anaheim Ducks

Four teams that are underperforming halfway through the 2023-24 NHL season

Thomas Harley scores in OT as Stars edge Ducks

Wild, Ducks looking for more consistent play going into matchup

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11, 2024

Ducks: 4 Trade Candidates as Changes Will Continue in Anaheim

Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek shocked the hockey world this week by moving former sixth-overall pick Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for top prospect Cutter Gauthier.