Pat Verbeek

The Ducks Are in a Prime Position to Add This Summer

General manager Pat Verbeek told Ducks season ticket holders on Saturday at the Ducks Migration event that the Ducks plan to add a top-six right-shot winger this summer. With another season of being sellers at the trade deadline, the Ducks have put themselves in a good position to seriously add to their roster this summer. […]

Should the Anaheim Ducks Sign Steven Stamkos Over the Offseason?

Five hundred thirty-nine goals, 572 assists, seven-time NHL All-Star appearances, two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner, and two-time Stanley Cup champion—that’s the resume of pending unrestricted free agent Steven Stamkos. The Lightning’s leading point and goal scorer in franchise history is set to become a free agent over the offseason, but it leaves me wondering why […]

Pat Verbeek’s Updates on the Anaheim Ducks

Earlier today, Pat Verbeek went on The Beeker, a podcast recorded through Ducks Stream, and he had quite a bit to say about the state of the Ducks, their prospects, and much more! Here’s a breakdown of what was said. The rebuild is officially over. Verbeek was asked if the Ducks would continue to be […]

Should The Anaheim Ducks Consider Trading Frank Vatrano in 2023-24?

Statistically, 2023-24 has been a terrific year for Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano. At 29 years old (turning 30 on March 14th), Vatrano has tallied 20 goals and 10 assists through 41 games on the season, the exact halfway mark. He is on pace for a whopping 40 goals this season and is only five […]

Trade Rumor Regarding the Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils, and John Gibson

With the Anaheim Ducks recent losses to the last place Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets, they’ve put themselves in a very difficult position to be a playoff team this year; if anything, they seem very likely to be a top contender for the Celebrini sweepstakes. The Ducks struggles make them an immediate consideration when it […]

Updates on Zegras and Other Ducks’ Injuries

In the latest match against the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas got hurt when an Oilers player fell on his leg. Today, the Ducks shared good news, revealing that Gudas’ injury isn’t serious, and he’s expected to make a swift return to the game. Another player, Brock McGinn, also faced an injury during […]

Managing Leo Carlsson’s Workload

Leo Carlsson, the 2023 second-overall pick of the Anaheim Ducks, was scratched for the second time in as many games on Tuesday night when the Ducks traveled to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. Carlsson was neither injured nor benched for performance reasons but has missed the team’s last two games as part of […]

Jamie Drysdale Signs a Three-Year Contract With the Anaheim Ducks

On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks came to an agreement with a 21-year-old right-shot defenseman, Jamie Drysdale, on a new contract worth $6.9 million over three years. This contract carries an AAV (average annual value) of $2.3 million and will expire after the 2025-26 season. This deal came three days after teammate and fellow RFA Trevor […]

The Butcher and the Flock

Radko Gudas, one of the Anaheim Ducks’ newest defensive acquisitions, has made quite an impression throughout training camp and preseason. Coming off of free agency and a playoff run that landed him in the finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, Gudas penned a boastful three-year, twelve-million-dollar contract with the Anaheim Ducks in July. Gudas’s fans are […]

Trevor Zegras, Anaheim Ducks End Contract Standoff

The Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras have finally come to an agreement for a contract, ending the contract standoff. Zegras signed a three-year contract worth $5.75 million annually. Prior to this, the Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras were far off in negotiations. The Ducks reportedly only wanted to pay no more than $4 million, while […]