Every season, there are good players on bad, even awful, teams that go unnoticed. They might have a career year, but on a struggling team, fans don’t always pay attention. Such is the way in the NHL which, more than other leagues, requires great teams to make the playoffs and elite teams to win the
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For years now, one of the biggest things going for the NHL compared to other professional sports leagues is parity, as any given team can win on any given night. That parity was on display throughout the 2021-22 season, particularly when it came to the Pacific Division. Related: 3 Bruins Hot Takes for 2022-23 Season
With all their restricted free agents signed and a few dips into the unrestricted free agent market, the Anaheim Ducks roster is beginning to take form. With enough skaters to fill a nightly lineup and less than seven weeks before training camp opens up, we can take an early look at what the Ducks might look like
The Anaheim Ducks have certainly been busy over the past couple of weeks. Even after making a pair of marquee signings on Day 1 of Free Agent Frenzy, general manager Pat Verbeek was far from finished. Ducks Sign 2022 First-Round Picks to ELCs The Ducks now have both of their 2022 first-round picks under contract
With all of their restricted free agents signed and a few dips into the unrestricted free agent market, the Anaheim Ducks roster is beginning to take form. With enough skaters to fill a nightly lineup and less than seven weeks before training camp opens up, we can take an early look at what the Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are officially in offseason mode. With the 2021-22 season in the rearview mirror, we can look back at some of the individual seasons that Ducks’ players had and how they will fit with the team moving forward. Adam Henrique had a quietly strong campaign after a difficult 2020-21 season. One season removed
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks are looking for a defenseman. How much are they willing to pay to get one? Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins are seeing negotiations with David Pastrnak drag out. The Vancouver Canucks have been told by J.T Miller’s camp that there’s a pathway to getting an extension done and
After four straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks entered this offseason’s free agency period with the potential to be a big spender. With the most cap space in the NHL and plenty of open roster spots, there wasn’t a single free agent or trade target that they couldn’t afford. But in the
The turning of the calendar to July means that a busy month is about to begin for the Anaheim Ducks. Not only will they potentially be adding franchise cornerstones to the organization via the NHL Draft, but development camp will follow shortly afterward along with free agency. Pair of Former Ducks Become Stanley Cup Champions
At first glance, it might seem tough for the Chicago Blackhawks to successfully trade Tyler Johnson. In his first season with the club, he appeared in just 26 games (while posting seven points) after a neck injury and a concussion limited his playing time. Furthermore, he carries a cap hit of $5 million for the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight with the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. What buzz is there heading into Game 1 about both teams? Meanwhile, there is news that the Philadelphia Flyers have offered John Tortorella the head coaching job. What did John Gibson have to say
Though the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to delight and surprise fans worldwide, the Anaheim Ducks’ season has been over for almost an entire month now. Right now is the calm before the storm, the lull, if you will, before the thunderclap of events that will begin with announcing the Calder Memorial Trophy winner in June
After failing to make the postseason for the fourth straight season, the Anaheim Ducks are officially in offseason mode. With the 2021-22 season in the rearview mirror, we can look back at some of the individual seasons that Ducks’ players had and how they fit moving forward. Max Comtois, Anaheim Ducks (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that as part of the Vancouver Canucks mission to move money, Oliver Ekman-Larsson might be a trade candidate. How realistic is it that he could be moved? Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg spoke to the media about his negotiations with the Nashville Predators. The Anaheim Ducks might consider a
The Dallas Stars entered Friday night with a chance to move into the 7th spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In order to do so, they needed two points against the Anaheim Ducks and a regulation loss from the Nashville Predators. What came next could not have been predicted. Stars vs Ducks EBUG In Dallas,
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Ducks’ Getzlaf Tallies Beautiful Assist in Final NHL Game Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf tallied a beautiful behind-the-back assist in his final
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could Brendan Gallagher be playing his final games for the Montreal Canadiens? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim Ducks open to moving goaltender John Gibson? When it comes to NHL coaching news, which teams are looking to bring back their bench bosses who have expiring contracts and which teams will look in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are questions about what the Anaheim Ducks will do this offseason, with some of the concern going to how they’ll spend some of the money they’ll have available this summer. Meanwhile, could the Vancouver Canucks consider offering an extension to forward Alex Chiasson? Finally, could Jonathan Toews finally be