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Mika Zibanejad Shares Emotional Message to Chris Kreider After Stunning Trade to Ducks

Mika Zibanejad's favourite teammate was traded this week, and now, the veteran forward has paid tribute to Chris Kreider as he heads to the Anaheim Ducks.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...ter_stunning_trade_to_ducks/s1_17448_42326796

 

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The Sheet Blog: Could the Ducks target Mitch Marner AND John Tavares?

Would it surprise anybody if the Anaheim Ducks made substantial offers to both Mitch Marner and John Tavares? Ducks GM Pat Verbeek already shook up the hockey barking chain with the Chris Kreider deal, and nobody believes for a second Verbeek is close to done.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...tch_marner_and_john_tavares/s1_16958_42334925

 

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Ducks sign Nikita Nesterenko to two-year extension

The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they’ve signed winger Nikita Nesterenko to a two-year contract extension with a $787,500 cap hit. Nesterenko had previously been on a one-year, $874,125 contract with the Ducks, and was set to be a restricted free agent this summer.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...renko_to_two_year_extension/s1_16958_42346282

 

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There’s a reason the Ducks are reluctant to trade Trevor Zegras

Trevor Zegras didn’t have a great season. In fact… In fact, for two years in a row now, he’s failed to live up to expectations and his talent. His last two campaigns (15 points in 31 games and 32 points in 57 games) were disappointing, so much so that his name still finds its way into a thousand and one rumors.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...tant_to_trade_trevor_zegras/s1_17387_42349675

 

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John Gibson Blocked Edmonton Oilers Trade at Deadline Over Surprising Reason

Just a few months ago, at the NHL's trade deadline, Ducks' John Gibson blocked a trade to the Oilers because he did not want to share the crease with Stuart Skinner.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...line_over_surprising_reason/s1_17665_42353304

 

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Report: Iowa Wild Closing in on New Head Coach

The Iowa Wild didn’t reach the Calder Cup playoffs. They finished with a 27-37-6-2 record and 62 points. This was eight points out of a playoff spot. The team missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...losing_in_on_new_head_coach/s1_17352_42353554

 

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The Dirty Truth Behind Chris Kreider's Trade From New York Leaks Publicly

Chris Kreider was a long-time New York Ranger, but now, it's been revealed that he was traded simply to give the team a chance to dish out offer sheets.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...rom_new_york_leaks_publicly/s1_17636_42348758

 

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Ducks Re-Sign Nikita Nesterenko To Two-Year Deal

The Ducks announced yesterday that they’ve extended left winger Nikita Nesterenko on a two-year contract. He was set to become a restricted free agent but will stay with the Ducks, receiving a one-way commitment worth $775K in 2025-26 and $800K in 2026-27 in the process, according to PuckPedia.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...nesterenko_to_two_year_deal/s1_14825_42347887

 

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Is Now the Right Time for the Oilers to Trade for John Gibson?

The idea of John Gibson joining the Edmonton Oilers has been floating around for a couple of seasons, but the timing might finally be right for a deal to materialize.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...rs_to_trade_for_john_gibson/s1_16454_42360202

 

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Grading the Trevor Zegras trade: Flyers gamble on talent as Ducks pull the plug

The end of June might coincide with the last competitive NHL games in over three months, but that doesn’t mean we writers get to take a vacation. Free agency looms, draft cheat sheets abound, and trade rumors swirl. For Trevor Zegras, those trade rumors are finally over, but not because of a renewed commitment from the Anaheim Ducks.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...lent_as_ducks_pull_the_plug/s1_16958_42365665

 

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Two players from Mighty Ducks films to announce Ducks’ first pick

The 2025 NHL Draft is fast approaching (three days). There are just three days to go until the day hockey fans have been waiting for, for all sorts of reasons.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...o_announce_ducks_first_pick/s1_17387_42371467

 

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Trevor Zegras Breaks Silence After Shocking Flyers Trade, Takes Swipe at Ducks GM

Trevor Zegras was finally traded by the Ducks this week, and now, he's opened up on the move and taken a shot at former GM Pat Verbeek in the process.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...ade_takes_swipe_at_ducks_gm/s1_17448_42375085

 

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Report: Anaheim Ducks Hiring Former Head Coach as Assistant

Today we have some news out of Anaheim. Jay Woodcroft joins the Anaheim Ducks as an assistant coach under Joel Quenneville, with the official announcement expected July 1.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...mer_head_coach_as_assistant/s1_17203_42380536

 

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Detroit Red Wings acquire John Gibson from Anaheim Ducks for Petr Mrazek, picks

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks, according to multiple reports. Gibson, 31, posted an 11-11-2 record and a .911 save percentage in 29 games with the Ducks during the 2024-25 regular season.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...ducks_for_petr_mrazek_picks/s1_16958_42388466

 

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Why NHL Draft weekend was a dud for major trades

But despite a ton of rumors in the days and weeks leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, the weekend went by with only a handful of trades (most of them involving draft picks) and only a couple that really registered as significant player movement.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti..._was_a_dud_for_major_trades/s1_13132_42389846

 

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Ducks rookie Roger McQueen chooses perfect jersey number

The 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft has chosen a perfect jersey number to begin his new career.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...ooses_perfect_jersey_number/s1_13132_42392806

 

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NHL draft pick Roger McQueen chose the greatest jersey number

NHL draft pick Roger McQueen quickly became a sensation due to his name, and he is leaning into it with his choice of jersey number. McQueen revealed that he chose to wear No.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...se_the_greatest_jersey_number/s1_127_42395903

 

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Roger McQueen to wear Lightning McQueen’s No. 95 with Ducks

The legend of Roger McQueen continues to grow. Two days after getting selected 10th overall by the Anaheim Ducks – and subsequently flown out to Disneyland via helicopter – Roger McQueen is set to wear 95 when he suits up for the NHL club.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...g_mcqueens_no_95_with_ducks/s1_16958_42392569

 

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NHL Rumours: Focus On a Couple Key Anaheim Duck RFAs

After a hectic opening few days to NHL free agency, it’s now time for another edition of NHL Rumours. For this one, we go to the land of Disney. The Anaheim Ducks are shifting their attention from the free agents available around the league to two of the team’s most important young pieces in Mason McTavish and Lukáš Dostál.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...ouple_key_anaheim_duck_rfas/s1_17203_42406266

 

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Get to Know the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025 Draft Class

The Anaheim Ducks had quite a large draft class in 2025. While they only had one pick in the first round, the team had 10 total picks, and they created a group of young players of all positions and talents.

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/arti...heim_ducks_2025_draft_class/s1_16448_42404849