The Anaheim Ducks hope to bounce back from a last-place finish in the NHL last season. How big of a step can they take with their newest additions?
The 2023-24 NHL season approaches day by day, and the Anaheim Ducks hope to take a proper step forward following a disappointing last-place finish in 2022-23.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Ducks as part of their Pacific Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast. With their newest additions and new coach Greg Cronin, where could they end up this season and in the long term?
Anaheim Ducks
2022-23 Result: 23-47-12, 58 PTS, 8th in Pacific, 32nd in NHL
Key Additions: Alex Killorn (LW), Leo Carlsson (C), Radko Gudas (D), Robert Hagg (D), Ilya Lyubushkin (D), Alex Stalock (G)
Key Departures: Max Comtois (LW), Derek Grant (C), Kevin Shattenkirk (D), Simon Benoit (D), Nathan Beaulieu (D), Anthony Stolarz (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Anaheim Ducks' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next player he thinks is most likely to make The Show, Olen Zellweger.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has goaltender John Gibson on the hot seat to perform for the Anaheim Ducks this upcoming season. He also has a veteran in the warm seat as someone who's not under the most pressure to excel or be traded but isn't ruled out as a potential trade asset. Finally, he has a potential future face of the franchise in the cold seat as someone who the Ducks shouldn't think about moving.
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Ducks heading into the off-season.
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for the Ducks and all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News' Anaheim Ducks Team Site: Matt Levine has the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the team in Orange County at THN.com/Anaheim.