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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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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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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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"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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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
Top 10 Anaheim Ducks players in NHL 26

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August 27, 2025 at 6:27 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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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
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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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
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
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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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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 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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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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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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New poll coming at ya

After a full year of hindsight, was Beckett Sennecke a good pick at third overall in 2024?

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Poll: Was Beckett Sennecke a Good Pick at Third Overall in 2024?
Following the 2023-24 season, the second-worst in franchise history, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> earned the right to select third overall at the 2024 NH...
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August 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Reposted by Patrick Present
Don’t expect Roger McQueen, Eric Nilson or any of the Ducks’ other NCAA prospects to be at rookie camp, the rookie tourney or training camp.

NCAA players never participate in the rookie tourney in almost all circumstances.

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August 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Continuing with my Summer Survey Series

When do you think the Anaheim Ducks will make the playoffs again?

Please go vote⤵️

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Poll: When Will the Anaheim Ducks Make the Playoffs?
This has been the most transformative offseason in recent memory for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>. With general manager Pat Verbeek’s contract nearing an...
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August 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Reports indicate Mason McTavish wants a long-term deal in Anaheim, but Pat Verbeek prefers a bridge

Where negotiations stand, and is there cause for concern?⤵️

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Reports: Mason McTavish Prefers a Long-Term Contract while Pat Verbeek Prefers a Bridge, where Talks Stand
The Ides of August have arrived, and the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a>, along with general manager Pat Verbeek, still have one outstanding order of business i...
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August 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: @patrickcpresent.bsky.social and I got to chat with Ducks assistant GM Martin Madden about some of the players in their system and how their seasons went.

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Ducks Assistant GM Martin Madden Talks Prospects
THN Anaheim reporters Patrick Present and Derek Lee participated in an exclusive discussion via Zoom call with Ducks assistant general manager Martin Madden to get an overview of the Ducks' prospects ...
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May 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Colleague @patrickcpresent.bsky.social and I recapped the Ducks’ 2025 trade deadline and gave our thoughts on the moves they did and didn’t make.

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Anaheim Ducks 2025 Trade Deadline Review
The Anaheim Ducks had a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline period, as was expected given their current roster construction and their position in the standings during the month leading up to the deadl...
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March 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Article/Video (You aren't going to want to miss this one):

Following the Ducks' 4-1 victory over the Islanders, Trevor Zegras decided to pull a little practical joke on our very own @dereklee27.bsky.social

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Trevor Zegras Pranks Reporter
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the New York Islanders on Sunday evening to, once again, hit the .500 mark on the 2024-25 season (28-28-7).
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March 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Can you believe it’s already been three years since Pat Verbeek took the reins as the Ducks GM?

With the benefit of hindsight, @dereklee27.bsky.social and I graded Verbeek’s biggest moves from the last year

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Grading, Reviewing Pat Verbeek's Third Year as Ducks GM
Derek and Patrick Grade Verbeek's significant moves in his third calendar year in the Ducks' front office
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February 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Crash the Draft!

With how this season is going, we have no idea of the range in which the Ducks will be selecting at this June’s draft

Nevertheless, it’s gonna be fun to go over some names to watch down the final stretch of the season with these guys

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Tune in next Tuesday, 2/18 for a special edition of @crashthepond.com: Crash the Draft.

@patrickcpresent.bsky.social, @jake.crashthepond.com, Connor Plutko and I will kick off a series leading up to the '25 draft where we will analyze this year's prospects, and who the Ducks should draft.
February 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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In a bit of a surprise on his latest "Trade Board" list, @reporterchris featured Ducks forward Ryan Strome

What are the chances Strome (who's been wearing an "A" since the Fowler trade) is actually moved?⤵️

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Ducks Forward Makes Surprise Appearance on Insider's Trade Target List
Under a month from the NHL trade deadline and on the 4 Nations Face-Off break, trade talks are ever-present
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February 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Leo Carlsson is practicing as the 13th forward at Sweden’s first 4 Nations practice

Disappointing, but not unexpected

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February 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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On this morning's "32 Thoughts," Elliott’s Friedman reported John Gibson's destination preferences were Carolina and Edmonton, with his desire to be the "clear-cut number one."⤵️

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Report: Gibson's Preferences, Wants to be Number One Starter
Elliotte Friedman reported the Edmonton Oilers were a possibility for John Gibson
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February 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM