In a recent interview with Jaime Maggio from Sports Central LA, Anže Kopitar, long-time star of the Los Angeles Kings, suggested that his upcoming 20th season in the NHL might be his last. He will be playing out the final year of a two-year, $14 million contract with the Kings this season.The Jesenice, Slovenia native will certainly leave his mark on the franchise if he decides … [Read more...] about Anže Kopitar May Retire After 2025-26 Season
Clara: Brynas Was The Only Option For Him And The Ducks
After a season that saw him play at four different levels plus internationally for Italy, Ducks prospect Damian Clara is hoping for more stability this season. He has already been loaned to SHL Brynas and as he told Gefle Dagblad’s Daniel Sandstrom, both he and Anaheim were in agreement that returning to Brynas (where he played in 2023-24) was the only viable option for him. … [Read more...] about Clara: Brynas Was The Only Option For Him And The Ducks
Ducks Want To Sign Mason McTavish Long-Term
With Marco Rossi off the board, the top remaining restricted-free agent at forward is almost certainly Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish. The 22-year-old remains unsigned as September nears, pushing him to the very top of late-summer trade rumors. But despite growing discussion of a potential move, Eric Stephens of The Athletic emphasized that McTavish isn’t going … [Read more...] about Ducks Want To Sign Mason McTavish Long-Term
A Look At How Kings Operated On Draft Night
Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider provides an inside look at how the Kings operated during the draft. At one point, they looked into a trade-up scenario from their original slot of 24 before moving down which was their original plan leading into the night. However, with just two of their preferred selections on the board when they dealt down to 31, they looked at trading back up … [Read more...] about A Look At How Kings Operated On Draft Night
No Surgery Needed For Gudas, Extension Talks Haven’t Started Yet
While it looked as if Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas would need surgery to address a lingering knee issue, he noted to NHL.com’s Michael Langr that he ultimately didn’t need it and that he was able to recover simply through rehab. The 35-year-old still managed to play in 81 games last season despite the injury, recording a dozen points, 178 blocked shots, and 261 hits in just … [Read more...] about No Surgery Needed For Gudas, Extension Talks Haven’t Started Yet