Overview | Schedule | Roster | Stats | Salary Cap
Prospects | History | Management | Goaltending | Season Preview

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. 

Ducks’ Top Prospect Cutter Gauthier Set to Make NHL Debut
|

The Anaheim Ducks have been out of the playoff picture for a while, but they will have a new and exciting prospect making his NHL debut tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights in Cutter Gauthier. The Hobey Baker finalist was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers for Jamie Drysdale at the beginning of January and signed his entry-level contract (ELC) with the Ducks on April 14. The Flyers selected Gauthier fifth overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and he has spent the last two years with Boston College in the NCAA. He finished his sophomore year with a gaudy 38 goals…

Ducks’ 2023-24 Season Finale: A Debut & a Retirement
|

The Anaheim Ducks wrap up the 2023-24 campaign on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday (April 18). The Ducks began the season with a 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Oct. 14 before emerging victorious in each of the past two meetings between the two clubs. The Ducks earned a 4-2 win over the defending Stanley Cup champions on Nov. 5 and recorded a 5-2 triumph on Dec. 27.  Related: Anaheim Ducks’ 2024 Offseason Primer The Golden Knights have playoff positioning on the line in the series finale, which should result in a competitive matchup as…

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers
|

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jakob Silfverberg is signing in Sweden. Who will all take a swing at signing Steven Stamkos is he shakes loose from the Tampa Bay Lightning? The Toronto Maple Leafs are a bit banged up at forward. Who was on the ice at practice and who was out? Connor McDavid took a full practice with the Edmonton Oilers. Finally, what is the status of contract extension talks between the Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto? Silfverberg Plans to Play in Sweden Next Season After announcing that he would be retiring from the NHL, it has now been…

Substack The Hockey Writers Anaheim Ducks Banner

 

Anaheim Ducks Sign Top Prospect Cutter Gauthier
|

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season. The 20-year-old was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Jamie Drysdale, and a 2025 second-round selection on Jan. 8. Gauthier has scored the most goals among NCAA skaters the past two seasons (54),…

Projected Lineups for the Ducks vs Kings – 4/13/24
|

The Anaheim Ducks play the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. DUCKS (26-49-5) at KINGS (42-26-11) 10:30 p.m. ET; BSSD, BSW, BSSC Ducks projected lineup Alex Killorn — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry Frank Vatrano — Trevor Zegras…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Ducks – 4/12/24
|

The Calgary Flames play the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Honda Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (35-38-5) at DUCKS (26-48-5) 10 p.m. ET; KCOP-13, SN1 Flames projected lineup Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri —…

Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Ducks – 4/5/24
|

The Seattle Kraken take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (31-31-13) at DUCKS (25-47-4) 10 p.m. ET; ROOT-NW+, KCOP-13 Kraken projected lineup Eeli Tolvanen — Matty Beniers — Oliver Bjorkstrand Jaden Schwartz — Shane Wright —…

 

More Ducks News, Opinion and Archives

Ducks FAQ

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?

The Anaheim Ducks are currently without a head coach. Dallas Eakins coached the team during the 2022-23 season; however, he was fired at season’s end.