Category: Pat Verbeek
Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov Has Chance To Reach NHL This Season
Hampus Lindholmfirst draft with the Anaheim Ducks was a pivotal one for the future of the organization. Anaheim had just finished the 2021-22 season near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with 76 points. The Ducks’ first pick — at 10th overall — was going to be essential but also somewhat of a gambl...
Read moreLyubushkin traded to Ducks by Sabres
Anaheim DucksIlya Lyubushkin was traded to the Anaheim Ducks by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. The Sabres received a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft for the defenseman. The pick was acquired by Anaheim in the trade that sent defenseman … Continue reading → The post Lyubushkin traded to Ducks by Sabres fir...
Read moreDucks GM preaches patience, won't rush prospects
Mason McTavishPLYMOUTH, Mich. -- The Anaheim Ducks won't rush prospects onto an NHL roster that already has young talent in 22-year-old center Trevor Zegras, 21-year-old defenseman Jamie Drysdale and 20-year-old center Mason McTavish.
Read moreDucks Would Benefit from Signing Tarasenko
Anaheim DucksAnaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek targeted forward Alex Killorn and defenseman Radko Gudas when free agency opened on July 1, but it is unlikely the door is closed to…
Read moreBlue Jackets Hit Jackpot With Fantilli Falling to Them
Adam FantilliThe Columbus Blue Jackets hit the jackpot on Wednesday night in Nashville. Although many expected it would be going there, GM Pat Verbeek went in a different direction and selected Leo Carlsson. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about a Blue Jackets’ draft pick since Nash or Klesla.” The Blue...
Read moreDucks Should Consider a Corey Perry Reunion
DucksThe are beginning one of the most significant offseasons in their history. After a league-worst 23-47-12 record, the team has plenty of work ahead of them as they trudge through their multi-year rebuild. Additionally, the Ducks have several high-priority restricted free agents who should be gettin...
Read moreCronin hired as coach of Ducks, replaces Eakins
Colorado AvalancheGreg Cronin was named coach of the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The 60-year-old replaces Dallas Eakins and will hold the position for the first time in the NHL after five seasons guiding the Colorado Avalanche’s American Hockey League affiliate in … Continue reading → The post Cronin hired as coach of D...
Read moreNHLTR Mock Trade: Anaheim Ducks' John Gibson to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Anaheim DucksWelcome to NHLTR mock trade series where we will showcase a potential 2023 offseason trade. From minor moves to major transactions, everything will be covered as we try to predict how the chips may fall this summer across the NHL.For our latest deal we head down to sunny California and zero in on t...
Read moreLatest On Anaheim’s Coaching Search
Spencer CarberyAndrew Brunette, Spencer Carbery, and Mike Vellucci are reportedly among the names being considered for Anaheim's head coaching vacancy.
Read moreNHL Restricted Free Agents From The Forward Position
Anaheim DucksThis weekend, we look at some intriguing RFA forwards who could command some considerable dollars. Either way, with scoring up, a select number of forwards could see a nice pay raise. Unfortunately for Pat Verbeek, Trevor Zegras is not the only high-profile RFA the General Manager has to worry abou...
Read moreMore NHL Restricted Free Agents From The Forward Position
Troy TerryYes, we take a deep dive into NHL Restricted Free Agents with a look at some forwards who could see a raise in pay in 2023.
Read moreTop Five Tradeable Assets on the Anaheim Ducks
DucksThe last-place Anaheim Ducks have players with value on the trade market. Adam Proteau lists five Ducks who could fly elsewhere by the NHL trade deadline.
Read moreWhat Your Team Is Thankful For: Anaheim Ducks
Pat VerbeekAs Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, PHR will be taking a look at what teams are thankful for in 2022-23. There also might be a few things your team would like down the road. We’ll examine what’s gone well in the early going and what could improve as the season rolls on for the…
Read moreBruins Lindholm Shining on Defense in McAvoy’s Absence
Hampus LindholmEntering the trade deadline last March, Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney was in the market for a top-pairing left-shot defenseman. The biggest names on the market was Hampus…
Read moreDucks News & Rumors: Strome, Training Camp & More
Ducks’With training camp in the rearview mirror and preseason now in full swing, fans are waiting to see how this season’s team compares to last season’s. General manager Pat Verbeek made it clear that the Ducks are not planning to negotiate contract extensions during the season with Troy Terry, Trevor Z...
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