Despite enjoying a three-game winning streak, the Anaheim Ducks are still expected to be deadline sellers for the seventh consecutive season. They own a fair amount of expiring assets such as Robby Fabbri, Frank Vatrano, and Brock McGinn, and The Fourth Period is adding defenseman Brian Dumoulin to that mix. It’ll be the second time in Dumoulin’s career he will head into the … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Plan To Shop Brian Dumoulin At Deadline
Kings’ Brandt Clarke Proving Long-Term Potential
To be eligible for the Calder Trophy – the NHL’s ‘Rookie of the Year’ title – a player must enter the year with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience under their belt. That puts top Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, who played nine games in 2022-23 and 16 games last year, narrowly outside of eligibility. Without the allure of a yearly title, attention has pulled away … [Read more...] about Kings’ Brandt Clarke Proving Long-Term Potential
Prospect Will Francis Has Relapse Of His Leukemia
The University of Minnesota-Duluth announced (Twitter link) that Ducks prospect Will Francis had a relapse of his leukemia which is why he has been limited to just three games so far this season. Francis was initially diagnosed with it in 2020 and had a relapse in August 2023, leading to a bone marrow transplant back in April. Francis is hoping to return to the team next … [Read more...] about Prospect Will Francis Has Relapse Of His Leukemia
Ducks Recall Nikita Nesterenko
The Ducks announced they’ve recalled forward Nikita Nesterenko from AHL San Diego. Since there were two open spots on the active roster, no corresponding move was required. Nesterenko, 23, comes up from the minors for the first time this season after winger Brock McGinn landed on injured reserve last weekend. The New York native gives Anaheim an extra forward for their two-game … [Read more...] about Ducks Recall Nikita Nesterenko
Late Night Notes: Doughty, Wilsby, Crosby
Top Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has taken one step closer to full health, returning to skating drills on Tuesday head coach Jim Hiller shared with NHL.com’s Zach Dooley. Doughty has missed the entire regular season after undergoing an ankle surgery in October. He was placed on long-term injured reserve on October 9th. The Kings defense has been great in Doughty’s … [Read more...] about Late Night Notes: Doughty, Wilsby, Crosby