2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Season Preview
A look that Anaheim Ducks as they head into the 2026-27 season. An offseason headlined by the Leo Carlsson offer sheet and Cutter Gauthier still needing a contract. They may take a step back this season.
Cutter Gauthier and Adam Fantilli are Waiting to be Paid
Anaheim Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier and Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli are two unsigned RFAs. Their contracts got more expensive thanks to Leo Carlsson and Macklin Celebrini's contracts.
Anaheim Ducks Need to Sign Cutter Gauthier Before Training Camp
Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek needs to break the pattern he has created and sign Cutter Gauthier to a new deal and then work on the cap issues.
Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith will earn big contract extensions
Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are contract extension eligible. Cutter Gauthier's next contract will play in a role in what Smith might sign for.
NHL Rumors: Cutter Gauthier and the Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks still need to sign Cutter Gauthier but in order to do so they will need to clear cap space and lose another depth player.
Cutter Gauthier’s number has gone up, and the Anaheim Ducks will need to move money
Cutter Gauthier could be looking for $15 million now, and the Anaheim Ducks will need to clear out salary after matching Leo Carlsson's offer sheet.
NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets, Anaheim Ducks, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Offer sheets had been sent out. Could the Anaheim Ducks be looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins to help out with the salary cap issue?
Dylan Larkin Adds a Team, the Penguins like Jason Robertson, and the Ducks Need to Move Salary
Dylan Larkin adds one team to his trade list. The Penguins like Jason Robertson, and the Anaheim Ducks will need to move out some salary.
NHL Rumors: Could The Top RFAs Break the Bank this Summer
Which RFAs Will Make the Most Money This Summer Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Power Play Segment with Steve Kouleas and Anthony Stewart on Tuesday. There, he was asked about the restricted free…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and the Vancouver Canucks
The Anaheim Ducks and a possible second-line center concern. The Vancouver Canucks coaching search may only be in-house.
Anaheim Ducks Free Agents, and Maple Leafs Will Talk Trade About Anyone But Auston Matthews
The Anaheim Ducks have some big decisions to make with some of their free agents. The Toronto Maple Leafs will talk trade about anyone not named Auston Matthews.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard Negotiating a Contract Extension
$14 million to $16 million have been thrown out there for a Connor Bedard extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, depending on the term.