High Motor Hockey

The Ducks went 2-1-0 in their last week of games, but lost a pair of centers (Ryan Poehling and Mikael Granlund) to injury in the process. They'll be replaced by much younger options, as the Ducks hope to hold on to a playoff spot early in the season.1:22 Recap of the past week's games5:49 Ryan Poehling injury and long-term impact9:03 McQueen's debut and potential impact14:13 Thoughts on recent line combinations20:41 What's the plan for Klepov?29:35 Mikael Granlund's injury and Cutter Gauthier at center40:31 Thoughts on the blue line49:26 Thoughts on goaltending54:03 Previewing the upcoming week's slate57:48 Mason McTavish and how much a change of scenery can help1:03:04 The Flyers' poor start1:09:01 Discussing major injuries around the NHL1:12:34 VGK's sell-out streak ending1:16:23 Listeners Q&A

Derek and Patrick discuss Tristan Luneau's big contract extension, the Ducks' first three games of the season and more!1:08 Luneau extension7:42 Evaluation of first three games43:21 Bouchard, Sharks, Panthers, Red Wings, Ovechking retiring1:07:22 Ducks Players Goal Songs1:09:20 Listeners Q&A

The Preseason is over, and the NHL regular season is underway, with Anaheim Ducks hockey soon to follow. Derek and Patrick take a look at the projected Ducks roster as well as preview the NHL season with superlatives for several categories.1:28 Ducks roster moves and potential line combinations13:39 Hellebuyck and Dostal discussion17:52 Leo's letter to Orange Country25:11 NHL predictions (first coach/GM to be fired, breakout players, most overpaid, etc.)1:38:19 Listener Q&A

With the 2026-27 preseason nearly over, the Ducks named Mikael Granlund as the franchise's 10th captain. Training camp and preseason ensue, position battles heat up, and the team signs center Tim Washe to a four-year contract extension. Derek and Patrick discuss every aspect of the last week in Anaheim Ducks hockey and several in the realm of the NHL.1:15 Mikael Granlund named captain9:27 Tim Washe contract extension15:47 Camp injuries and roster cuts23:36 Preseason player evaluation38:52 Blue line depth concerns43:43 Fantilli extension and future salary cap outlook53:56 NHL goaltending, analytics and jerseys discussion1:07:23 Listener Q&A and wrap-up

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday that they signed third-year RFA star goalscorer Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract that carries an AAV of $13.5 million. How does this change the present and future outlook of the Ducks franchise?