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The Anaheim Ducks were founded as an expansion franchise in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company and originally named the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with the name taking inspiration from the 1992 Walt Disney movie The Mighty Ducks. The team was sold in 2005 and a year later was rebranded as the Anaheim Ducks. Following the name and ownership change, the team found quick success with a trip to the Western Conference Final in 2006 and a Stanley Cup championship in 2007, which remains the franchise’s only championship. 

Kane Reunion with Oilers, McTavish Trade & More NHL Rumors
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one source suggests that Evander Kane could return to the Edmonton Oilers when his contract expires after the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, there are updates about three teams (probably more) looking at Anaheim Ducks’ center Mason McTavish. Is there a trade on the horizon? Finally, it’s Sidney Crosby’s birthday. What’s on his wish list this season? Would the Oilers Consider a Reunion With Evander Kane? According to a post by the 2 Mutts Podcast on X.com, Evander Kane might be open to a return to Edmonton after the 2025-26 season. Now a member of the Vancouver Canucks,…

3 Questions For the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 Season
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The Anaheim Ducks are facing a pivotal season coming up in just a few short months. After seven consecutive missed playoffs and as many losing records to match, both the fans and the organization are eager for some much-needed change. General manager Pat Verbeek and the front office have made it clear that they are looking for wins, and they have taken steps to get there: hiring Joel Quenneville, acquiring Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund, and overhauling the coaching staff as a whole, for example. While the future does look slightly brighter than the past, some questions still face the…

Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Pacific Division
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This is the final edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here, the Central Division covered here, and the Metropolitan Division covered here. Let’s dive into the Pacific Division. Anaheim Ducks: Leo Carlsson Though the numbers haven’t quite jumped off the page yet, the Anaheim Ducks have a potential superstar in Leo Carlsson. The 20-year-old center’s playmaking and intelligence are extremely high-end, possessing upside as a goal-scorer and two-way player, as well. Carlsson had 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points in 76 games last season on second-line minutes. The…

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Anaheim Ducks Logo History
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Despite that they’ve only been around for 32 years, the Anaheim Ducks sure do like taking a walk down memory lane. After he spent parts of six seasons with the team, the then-Mighty Ducks brought back Teemu Selanne for the 2005-06 season (and the eight that followed), four years after…

 

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What year were the Anaheim Ducks founded?

The Anaheim Ducks were founded as an expansion franchise in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company.

When did the Anaheim Ducks play their first game?

The Anaheim Ducks (then known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) played their first game on Oct. 10, 1993, against the Detroit Red Wings. They lost the game 7-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Anaheim Ducks?

Joel Quenneville is currently the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks.