Overview

• Anaheim traded for Chris Kreider, sent Trevor Zegras to Philadelphia for Ryan Poehling and picks, moved John Gibson to Detroit for Petr Mrázek and picks, and signed Mikael Granlund to a three-year, $21 million deal.
• The Ducks extended Lukáš Dostál and Drew Helleson, positioning Dostál to take the starting job in 2025–26 with Mrázek as his backup.
• Joel Quenneville was hired as head coach, with previews pointing to a systems reset and special-teams help under assistant Jay Woodcroft.
• Preseason projections highlight Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish as breakout candidates following solid 2024–25 campaigns by the young core.
• Speculative lists flag Radko Gudas and Jacob Trouba as potential in-season trade chips due to pending UFA status, with Ryan Strome also mentioned if younger centers push for roles.