Ducks sign Cruz Lucius to two-year contract
Anaheim acquired Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
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Jack’s Daily: Top U23 Prospects; Ducks-Pens Trade; Hometown Remix Jerseys
One day after releasing his 2026 NHL pipeline rankings, Corey Pronman dropped another fascinating piece for The Athletic on Wednesday. […] The post Jack’s Daily: Top U23 Prospects; Ducks-Pens Trade; Hometown Remix Jerseys appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Ominous Prediction For Cutter Gauthier Come Training Camp: NHL Analyst
The Cutter Gauthier situation in Anaheim is getting more and more concerning with each passing day. We shared the report earlier this week that the Ducks' restricted free agent turned down a huge extension offer already. Now, according to hockey analyst Steve Peters, appearing on Daily Faceoff's Morning Cuppa Hockey, the contract dispute will almost certainly lead to the 41-goal scorer holding out from Ducks' training camp next month. Cutter Gauthier won't be at Ducks Camp? 👀 Jonny...
Ducks & Penguins Swing Summer Trade
With Leo Carlsson & Cutter Gauthier making all the headlines in Orange County, this is far from the biggest move the Anaheim Ducks will have made this offseason, but they have completed a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for a noteworthy NCAA forward. 🚨 Trade To #FlyTogether Cruz Lucius 22 y/o F - NCAA To #LetsGoPens Nothing Similarly to the Sardaryan trade, Lucius has completed his NCAA eligibility and can become a draft-related UFA by notifying the league that he is no longer in coll...
2026-27 NHL team preview: Anaheim Ducks
Can the Ducks’ collection of rising stars overcome a rough summer marred by numerous roster departures?
Penguins trade prospect Cruz Lucius to Anaheim for future considerations
Cruz Lucius, a prospect the Penguins acquired in the 2024 trade with Carolina for Jake Guentzel, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations (aka nothing). Lucius declined Pittsburgh’s offer of a contract this spring, signaling his exit from the organization that he was only a tertiary part of in the first place. Most […]
Penguins trade Cruz Lucius to Ducks for future considerations
Lucius collected 15 goals and 46 points in 36 games at Arizona State in 2025-26.
Suggested Trade Sees Canadiens Deal Arber Xhekaj to the Ducks
The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks both had solid campaigns last season. The Canadiens got to the Eastern Conference Final, where they were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champions,…
Canadiens Have a Chance to Exploit the Ducks’ Salary Cap Crunch
The Montreal Canadiens have reached a point where having salary cap flexibility can become a weapon. Kent Hughes does not necessarily need to make another major addition before the start…
NHL Notebook: Crosby’s agent expects extension talks with Penguins soon, and Gauthier reject $13M AAV deal with Ducks
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at Daily Faceoff Vancouver where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! After what was a busy July for news around the National Hockey League, it’s been quite a slow August for hockey fans. However, two…
NHL Rumors: Gauthier Rejects Ducks, Montembeault Trade, Demko Out, Crosby Extension
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Cutter Gauthier has reportedly turned down a massive offer from the Anaheim Ducks. Where does the team go from here? Meanwhile, could Sam Montembeault be…
Report: Cutter Gauthier Turns Down Massive Offer From Ducks
The Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet to Leo Carlsson has made for a very difficult summer for Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks . After matching the $18 million AAV five-year offer for Carlsson, they are still faced with having to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier. He of the 41-goal breakout season. The Ducks have reportedly offered Gauthier a 4-year deal with a $13M AAV. It has been flatly rejected by the player and his agent, Kurt Overhardt . Cutter Gauthier has re...
Free-Agent Logan Stanley Linked to Anaheim Ducks
Towering defenceman Logan Stanley is coming off a career season, and still sits without a contract. Stanley's an unrestricted free agent and many felt he'd land a four-year deal around $4 million AAV, and approaching the end of August, the former first-round pick is still looking for work next season. Stanley split time between the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets last season, and while he battled some consistency issues, still finished with statistically his best season. The Sabres seemingly...
2021 NHL Re-Draft: Johnston To Sabres At No. 1, Knies To Ducks
The 2021 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.
Did an Offer Sheet Indirectly Stop a Morgan Rielly Trade in Its Tracks?
A potential Morgan Rielly trade to Anaheim may have fallen apart due to an offer sheet that completely changed the Ducks’ overall offseason strategy. At least, that’s a logical assumption…
Women’s hockey in Southern California is growing. The Minnesota Frost are aiding the cause
With help from the Anaheim Ducks, the Minnesota Frost ended their California camp trip strengthening the women’s hockey scene in southern California.
2026 Area Code Games, Day Two: Players who caught our attention
Eric Sorenson has the scoop on Day Two with commits from A&M, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, LSU, Arkansas, TCU, Alabama and USC leading the way.
How Can the Ducks Afford Cutter Gauthier?
The Anaheim Ducks were involved in one of the biggest stories in recent hockey history. Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager (GM) Danny Briere tendered an offer sheet to centerman Leo Carlsson…
How The Sharks' And Ducks' Blueline Could Decide Their Playoff Fate
The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks are Pacific Division rivals, and next year, the Ducks and Sharks could be fighting for third place in the Pacific. But San Jose and Anaheim's defense corps are built differently – and the Sharks and Ducks D-men could help push their team into the 2027 playoffs.
NHL.com 32 in 32: Anaheim Ducks prospects
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Anaheim Ducks, according to NHL.com.
After massive Carlsson contract, are the Ducks good enough to be competitive again?
Tyler Yaremchuk discussed Anaheim’s outlook for next season.
Ducks’ Leo Carlsson gets vote of confidence from veteran teammate after new contract
The Anaheim Ducks matched the Leo Carlsson offer sheet this offseason, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL. He will only hold that title for one season, as Macklin Celebrini takes the mantle in 2027-28. With the big contract, though, expectations for Carlsson are only going to rise. The Ducks center is one of […] The post Ducks’ Leo Carlsson gets vote of confidence from veteran teammate after new contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Insider: Will Smith Extension With Sharks Will Depend On Player On Rival Team
The San Jose Sharks got a huge piece of business done on Wednesday, signing superstar center Macklin Celebrini to that huge $18.8 million AAV deal. That nudges him ahead of the Anaheim Ducks ' Leo Carlsson on the NHL's salary chart (though Celebrini's doesn't kick in until 2027-28. Carlsson will remain king for the coming year). The next huge extension the Sharks will have to worry about is 21-year-old Will Smith. He became eligible on July 1st as he gets set to enter the final year of h...
NHL Coach Rankings: The No. 5 Bench Boss Boosted The Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks decided to give Joel Quenneville another chance at coaching in the NHL nearly a year after he was reinstated. The team improved significantly in 2025-26.
Ducks sign Sean Farrell to one-year extension
Anaheim acquired Farrell from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Sasha Pastujov.
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