Patrick Present
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I cover the Anaheim Ducks🦆| The Hockey News team site Editor/Writer/Reporter
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Massive in-depth examination of just how Joel Quenneville has elevated the Ducks and led them to their best start since 2013-14, as they sit leading the Pacific with 23 points through 15 games⤵️
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Massive in-depth examination of just how Joel Quenneville has elevated the Ducks and led them to their best start since 2013-14, as they sit leading the Pacific with 23 points through 15 games⤵️
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Joel Quennville Remains Jack Adams Favorite, Impact Sparked Ducks Hot Start
Quenneville's arrival ignites Anaheim. Dive into how the veteran coach's impact fuels a historic hot streak and propels the Ducks' playoff aspirations.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Massive in-depth examination of just how Joel Quenneville has elevated the Ducks and led them to their best start since 2013-14, as they sit leading the Pacific with 23 points through 15 games⤵️
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Massive in-depth examination of just how Joel Quenneville has elevated the Ducks and led them to their best start since 2013-14, as they sit leading the Pacific with 23 points through 15 games⤵️
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Those who've followed me for a while know how critical I've been of the Ducks' man-coverage d-zone system.
In a long-awaited change, Joel Quenneville seems to be shifting away from it in hopes of better results⤵️
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Those who've followed me for a while know how critical I've been of the Ducks' man-coverage d-zone system.
In a long-awaited change, Joel Quenneville seems to be shifting away from it in hopes of better results⤵️
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Anaheim Ducks Training Camp: New Defensive Zone System
The first day of <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> training camp is in the books, and the buzz around the organization is palpable from the players to the coachin...
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September 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Those who've followed me for a while know how critical I've been of the Ducks' man-coverage d-zone system.
In a long-awaited change, Joel Quenneville seems to be shifting away from it in hopes of better results⤵️
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Those who've followed me for a while know how critical I've been of the Ducks' man-coverage d-zone system.
In a long-awaited change, Joel Quenneville seems to be shifting away from it in hopes of better results⤵️
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"They’re not crazy about bridging McTavish."-@FriedgeHNIC
On this morning's "32 Thoughts," Friedman reported the Ducks' preference to sign McTavish to a long-term deal
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"They’re not crazy about bridging McTavish."-@FriedgeHNIC
On this morning's "32 Thoughts," Friedman reported the Ducks' preference to sign McTavish to a long-term deal
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Report: Anaheim Ducks "Not Crazy on a Bridge Deal" for Mason McTavish, Prefer Long-Term Extension
A new development surfaced with the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>, Mason McTavish, and the ongoing saga of contract extension negotiations.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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"They’re not crazy about bridging McTavish."-@FriedgeHNIC
On this morning's "32 Thoughts," Friedman reported the Ducks' preference to sign McTavish to a long-term deal
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"They’re not crazy about bridging McTavish."-@FriedgeHNIC
On this morning's "32 Thoughts," Friedman reported the Ducks' preference to sign McTavish to a long-term deal
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Why does Mason McTavish's future in Anaheim remain a discussion point in late August, despite being one of eight unsigned RFAs, including Luke Hughes and Connor Zary? Where does this negotiation differ?⤵️
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Why does Mason McTavish's future in Anaheim remain a discussion point in late August, despite being one of eight unsigned RFAs, including Luke Hughes and Connor Zary? Where does this negotiation differ?⤵️
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Why Mason McTavish, Future in Anaheim Remains a Talking Point
The 2025-26 NHL season will begin on Oct. 7, with training camps set to start the week of Sept. 17, followed shortly by preseason games starting on Sept. 20.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Why does Mason McTavish's future in Anaheim remain a discussion point in late August, despite being one of eight unsigned RFAs, including Luke Hughes and Connor Zary? Where does this negotiation differ?⤵️
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Why does Mason McTavish's future in Anaheim remain a discussion point in late August, despite being one of eight unsigned RFAs, including Luke Hughes and Connor Zary? Where does this negotiation differ?⤵️
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I'll push back a little there, especially with a lot of current Euro superstars. Every player is different, and guys develop at different rates
Pastrnak, Kucherov, Barkov, and Draisaitl didn't exactly fill scoresheets regularly in their first 100-150 games in the NHL
Pastrnak, Kucherov, Barkov, and Draisaitl didn't exactly fill scoresheets regularly in their first 100-150 games in the NHL
August 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I'll push back a little there, especially with a lot of current Euro superstars. Every player is different, and guys develop at different rates
Pastrnak, Kucherov, Barkov, and Draisaitl didn't exactly fill scoresheets regularly in their first 100-150 games in the NHL
Pastrnak, Kucherov, Barkov, and Draisaitl didn't exactly fill scoresheets regularly in their first 100-150 games in the NHL
August 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Me too. I would assume Sennecke, even if it wouldn't be my preference
August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Me too. I would assume Sennecke, even if it wouldn't be my preference
Thank you to all who voted! I'd like to do more of these in the future, probably during the Olympic break
August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Thank you to all who voted! I'd like to do more of these in the future, probably during the Olympic break
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Results from my Summer Survey Series are in!
Ducks fans remain hopeful and have immediate lofty expectations for the club despite continued souring on Pat Verbeek as GM⤵️
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Results from my Summer Survey Series are in!
Ducks fans remain hopeful and have immediate lofty expectations for the club despite continued souring on Pat Verbeek as GM⤵️
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Anaheim Ducks Fan Survey Series Results: Lofty Expectations Amid Skepticism of Pat Verbeek
The first thn.com/anaheim Summer Survey Series is in the books. This offseason has been the busiest in <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> general manager Pat Verbe...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Results from my Summer Survey Series are in!
Ducks fans remain hopeful and have immediate lofty expectations for the club despite continued souring on Pat Verbeek as GM⤵️
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Results from my Summer Survey Series are in!
Ducks fans remain hopeful and have immediate lofty expectations for the club despite continued souring on Pat Verbeek as GM⤵️
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The Anaheim Ducks will be featured in five exclusive nationally broadcast games:
11/11 at Colorado Avalanche (TNT)
12/3 vs Utah Mammoth (TNT)
1/13 vs Dallas Stars (TNT)
2/1 vs Vegas Golden Knights (ESPN)
2/3 vs Seattle Kraken (TNT)
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11/11 at Colorado Avalanche (TNT)
12/3 vs Utah Mammoth (TNT)
1/13 vs Dallas Stars (TNT)
2/1 vs Vegas Golden Knights (ESPN)
2/3 vs Seattle Kraken (TNT)
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Anaheim Ducks 2025-26 National Broadcast Schedule Released
The NHL and broadcast partners in the United States (ESPN and TNT networks) have released their schedule of exclusive broadcasts for the 2025-26 season.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Anaheim Ducks will be featured in five exclusive nationally broadcast games:
11/11 at Colorado Avalanche (TNT)
12/3 vs Utah Mammoth (TNT)
1/13 vs Dallas Stars (TNT)
2/1 vs Vegas Golden Knights (ESPN)
2/3 vs Seattle Kraken (TNT)
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11/11 at Colorado Avalanche (TNT)
12/3 vs Utah Mammoth (TNT)
1/13 vs Dallas Stars (TNT)
2/1 vs Vegas Golden Knights (ESPN)
2/3 vs Seattle Kraken (TNT)
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I don't think his appearance there is an indication one way or the other. It's basically a glorified photoshoot. However, I would guess he'll at least start the season in the NHL, and the team will reassess after nine games
August 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I don't think his appearance there is an indication one way or the other. It's basically a glorified photoshoot. However, I would guess he'll at least start the season in the NHL, and the team will reassess after nine games
Per the NHLPA, Beckett Sennecke will represent the Anaheim Ducks at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Sept. 3 in Arlington, VA
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August 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Per the NHLPA, Beckett Sennecke will represent the Anaheim Ducks at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase on Sept. 3 in Arlington, VA
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Those guys are extremely hard to get and are rarely available. You gotta either draft them or part with a ton of assets when they finally are available. The hope is they already have at least one
If you had to choose a position of need, what are you thinking based on what they already have?
If you had to choose a position of need, what are you thinking based on what they already have?
August 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Those guys are extremely hard to get and are rarely available. You gotta either draft them or part with a ton of assets when they finally are available. The hope is they already have at least one
If you had to choose a position of need, what are you thinking based on what they already have?
If you had to choose a position of need, what are you thinking based on what they already have?
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Big thanks to everyone who has participated in this project!
I'll be tallying results and recapping tomorrow
Big thanks to everyone who has participated in this project!
I'll be tallying results and recapping tomorrow
August 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Big thanks to everyone who has participated in this project!
I'll be tallying results and recapping tomorrow
Big thanks to everyone who has participated in this project!
I'll be tallying results and recapping tomorrow
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The final poll in my Summer Survey Series
What is the Ducks' biggest remaining need: Top Line Winger, Two-Way Middle-Six Center, or Top Pair (Right Shot) Defenseman?⤵️
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The final poll in my Summer Survey Series
What is the Ducks' biggest remaining need: Top Line Winger, Two-Way Middle-Six Center, or Top Pair (Right Shot) Defenseman?⤵️
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Poll: What is the Anaheim Ducks Biggest Remaining Need?
The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> have had one of the most transformative offseasons in the NHL. They’ve parted ways with two former core pieces (Trevor Zegra...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The final poll in my Summer Survey Series
What is the Ducks' biggest remaining need: Top Line Winger, Two-Way Middle-Six Center, or Top Pair (Right Shot) Defenseman?⤵️
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The final poll in my Summer Survey Series
What is the Ducks' biggest remaining need: Top Line Winger, Two-Way Middle-Six Center, or Top Pair (Right Shot) Defenseman?⤵️
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August 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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My penultimate summer poll
What are your overall expectations for Leo Carlsson: Superstar, Perennial All-Star, Good Top-Six Center, or Middle-Six Center (or worse)?⤵️
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My penultimate summer poll
What are your overall expectations for Leo Carlsson: Superstar, Perennial All-Star, Good Top-Six Center, or Middle-Six Center (or worse)?⤵️
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Poll: What are Your Expectations for Leo Carlsson?
Leo Carlsson (20) is unequivocally the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>’ franchise player. The team suffered through the worst season in franchise history in 202...
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August 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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My penultimate summer poll
What are your overall expectations for Leo Carlsson: Superstar, Perennial All-Star, Good Top-Six Center, or Middle-Six Center (or worse)?⤵️
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My penultimate summer poll
What are your overall expectations for Leo Carlsson: Superstar, Perennial All-Star, Good Top-Six Center, or Middle-Six Center (or worse)?⤵️
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I think I’m in a similar boat. We’ll talk to him more about it, I’m sure, but it seems like he put a good amount of effort into personal growth
August 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I think I’m in a similar boat. We’ll talk to him more about it, I’m sure, but it seems like he put a good amount of effort into personal growth
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August 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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My Summer Survey Series continues with a big poll today
Now three and a half months since it was announced, do you agree with the Ducks' decision to hire Joel Quenneville as head coach, yes or no?⤵️
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My Summer Survey Series continues with a big poll today
Now three and a half months since it was announced, do you agree with the Ducks' decision to hire Joel Quenneville as head coach, yes or no?⤵️
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Poll: Do You Agree with the Decision to Hire Joel Quenneville as the Anaheim Ducks Head Coach?
One of the biggest moves of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>' 2025 offseason, perhaps the biggest move, was the hiring of Joel Quenneville as the 12th head c...
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August 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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My Summer Survey Series continues with a big poll today
Now three and a half months since it was announced, do you agree with the Ducks' decision to hire Joel Quenneville as head coach, yes or no?⤵️
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My Summer Survey Series continues with a big poll today
Now three and a half months since it was announced, do you agree with the Ducks' decision to hire Joel Quenneville as head coach, yes or no?⤵️
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Disappointing, but expected. USA is just too deep
August 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Disappointing, but expected. USA is just too deep
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USA Hockey announced yesterday that Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe were invited to attend their Olympic orientation camp at the end of the month⤵️
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USA Hockey announced yesterday that Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe were invited to attend their Olympic orientation camp at the end of the month⤵️
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Chris Kreider, Jackson LaCombe Invited to USA Olympic Orientation Camp
USA Hockey announced on Tuesday that <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> forward Chris Kreider (34) and defenseman Jackson LaCombe (24) are among 44 players (24 for...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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USA Hockey announced yesterday that Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe were invited to attend their Olympic orientation camp at the end of the month⤵️
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USA Hockey announced yesterday that Chris Kreider and Jackson LaCombe were invited to attend their Olympic orientation camp at the end of the month⤵️
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August 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Poll season continues
Which Anaheim Ducks offseason acquisition are you most anticipating: Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, or Petr Mrazek?⤵️
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Poll season continues
Which Anaheim Ducks offseason acquisition are you most anticipating: Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, or Petr Mrazek?⤵️
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Poll: Which Anaheim Ducks Offseason Acquisition are You Most Anticipating?
This has been the busiest summer of Pat Verbeek’s four offseasons as the general manager of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>. He gave the roster a significan...
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August 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Poll season continues
Which Anaheim Ducks offseason acquisition are you most anticipating: Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, or Petr Mrazek?⤵️
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Poll season continues
Which Anaheim Ducks offseason acquisition are you most anticipating: Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, or Petr Mrazek?⤵️
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Thank you for reading. This has been a really fun project so far
Thank you for reading. This has been a really fun project so far
August 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Thank you for reading. This has been a really fun project so far
Thank you for reading. This has been a really fun project so far