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Ducks Name Mikael Granlund 10th Captain

Management said his international captaincy plus steady mentorship make him the right leader to guide a roster that returned to the playoffs.

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Mar 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Ducks announced the appointment on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, a move made days before the regular season opens on Oct. 2.
  • Granlund signed a three-year, $21 million deal on July 1, 2025 and posted 19 goals and 41 points in 58 games while adding multiple playoff goals last season.
  • Anaheim named four alternate captains — Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe, Troy Terry and Alex Killorn — to round out the leadership group.
  • The choice surprised some observers because Granlund was not an alternate for the Ducks last season, but the team pointed to his prior NHL alternate roles and his captaincy of Finland at the 2026 Olympics as justification.
  • The club framed the hire as a steadying, mentorship-focused move that keeps veteran leadership in front as younger core players develop and the Ducks aim to build on last season’s playoff run.