John Klingberg

Why the Maple Leafs Gamble on John Klingberg Could Be Significant

New Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving has had quite the start to his tenure in Toronto. With the popular additions of Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, and Ryan Reaves, it’s safe to say many fans are excited for what’s to come in 2023-24. However, there’s one addition, in particular, I don’t think is getting enough […]

John Klingberg Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs

John Klingberg and the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $4.15 million annually. Klingberg was a fifth-round draft selection at 131st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Dallas found a great defenseman late in the draft. John Klingberg Stats Klingberg has been in the league since the 2014-15 […]

Get to Know Ducks Newest Prospect, Nikita Nesterenko

At 11:58 pst on Friday, March 3rd, the last trade of the 2023 trade deadline was submitted to the NHL offices, narrowly beating the buzzer. That trade sent RHD John Klingberg (50% salary retention) from the Anaheim Ducks to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for RHD Andrej Sustr, F prospect Nikita Nesterenko, and a 2025 […]

Grading All 32 Teams’ Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink FULL NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a wild Trade Deadline week and was an enjoyment for all NHL fans. We have compiled all of the moves for you below and give a small analysis for all 32 teams. If you prefer to listen to a breakdown of all […]

The Ducks Make the Highly Anticipated Trade of John Klingberg

If I’m reading the tea leaves correctly, this is a fan disappointment. Let me get to the actual trade and then give my thoughts. Anaheim Ducks trade to the Minnesota Wild: John Klingberg 2010 5th Round Pick #131 overall 6’3”, 190 lbs, 30 years old 50GP 8G 16A 24P -28 Signed as a Free Agent […]

Ducks Move Kulikov to the Penguins

Have faith, Anaheim Ducks fans; there is some movement finally from General Manager Pat Verbeek. He moves out pending UFA Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for a 2024 3rd Round Pick and veteran Left Wing Brock McGinn, retaining a portion of Kulikov’s salary. Anaheim Ducks Trade to Pittsburgh Penguins: Dmitry Kulikov 2009 1st Round Pick #14 overall […]

Seattle Eyeing Ducks Defenseman As Trade Deadline Looming

The Seattle Kraken has been quiet as the rest of the NHL has been making noise. There has been trade after trade as big names have swapped teams. It has indeed been one of the craziest trade deadlines in recent memory. Now with the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline less than 48 hours away, it seems […]

Is Klingberg On The Move?

The Anaheim Ducks have been quiet this trade deadline which is unusual for a bottom-basement team in the NHL. The Ducks have a few veteran players that could be moved prior to March 3rd, with the biggest name being defenseman John Klingberg. Klingberg arrived in Anaheim this past off-season after no team was willing to […]

Rough Week for Ducks Hockey

After winning four of their last five games going into the All-Star break and bye week, the Ducks have stumbled back on track to compete for the first overall pick in this year’s draft. There was not much worrying that the Ducks’ little hot streak would take them out of the running. However, with the […]

Where the Ducks’ Pending UFAs Stand

With the All-Star Game break now upon us, many hockey fans start to get excited for the upcoming trade deadline to see what moves their favorite team will make to take them to the next level. But in the Ducks’ case, they look to move on from some players to get assets back to strengthen […]