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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ducks Young Star Listed as 'Untouchable' Amid Trade Rumors
Ducks Young Star Listed as 'Untouchable' Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Anaheim Ducks are getting ready for a big offseason following another year that saw them miss the playoffs. Anaheim did take a jump in the standings, but fell short of the goal to reach the postseason. Advertisement The Ducks quickly brought in veteran head coach Joel Quenneville to take over the team, and he is expected to help them end the long drought. Quenneville brings experience behind the bench, but the roster also needs some major upgrades. Anaheim has been involved in all sorts of trade rumors, and it could see them be very active. But Eric Stephens of The Athletic has listed young star Leo Carlsson as "untouchable" this offseason. "Coming off his first 20-goal year, in which he pushed his points average up from 0.53 as a rookie to 0.59, Carlsson played a big role for Sweden at the World Championships. He had 10 points in 10 games, including a two-goal effort in the quarterfinals against Czechia and a two-assist game in the bronze medal win over Denmark. And with 29 points in his last 31 Ducks games, he's looking like a No. 1 center moving into his age-21 season.", Stephens said. Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) celebrates with center Leo Carlsson (91) after scoring a goal during the third period of a hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Honda Center. Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images Carlsson was selected by the Ducks with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The young star has emerged as a true option for Anaheim and seems to be a player that the Ducks want to build around. Advertisement Last season for the Ducks, Carlsson posted 20 goals and 25 assists over 76 games played. The center started to look much more comfortable on the ice down the stretch of the season, and the Ducks would likely be best served to keep him around long-term. Related: Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Linked to New Eye-Opening Landing Spot Related: Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Predicted Stanley Cup Final Rematch Last Year This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
Who stays, who goes for the Ducks this summer? What will Quenneville mean for Zegras' future?
Joel Quenneville knows he is walking into a promising situation with the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks restarted Quenneville's NHL coaching career following a lengthy league ban for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal. It seemed inevitable that Quenneville would return once the league said he could. Anaheim, armed with ample salary-cap space, an array of young talent with high upside and a goal to spend money and be serious contenders for their first playoff berth in what will become eight years, was an attractive opening for prospective head coaches. Advertisement 'This is the only team that was appealing at that level, but it's amazing how many people were saying, 'This is the place to go,'' Quenneville said. 'And now that I'm here, it feels even better.' More than three months remain until Quenneville laces up his skates and runs his first Ducks practice. The roster is bound to look different from how it ended the 2024-25 season. Who is a lock to stay with the club and who could be headed out as the offseason continues to play out? Coming off his first 20-goal year, in which he pushed his points average up from 0.53 as a rookie to 0.59, Carlsson played a big role for Sweden at the World Championships. He had 10 points in 10 games, including a two-goal effort in the quarterfinals against Czechia and a two-assist game in the bronze medal win over Denmark. And with 29 points in his last 31 Ducks games, he's looking like a No. 1 center moving into his age-21 season. Thirteen goals over his last 33 games put him on a 32-goal pace. Gauthier started his rookie season by moving up and down the lineup, but eventually started to look like the top-six finisher he's been projected to become. Chemistry with Carlsson began to emerge. Over the last three weeks, he teamed with Carlsson on seven goals — five of which were his. And like Carlsson, Gauthier is still on an entry-level contract that ends next season. Dostal, 24, is due a big raise as an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent after finishing a cheap two-year extension in which he more than proved himself as a capable NHL starting goalie. He made a career-high 49 starts and, on many nights, he looked like a high-level No. 1, as he was required to make 40 or more saves five times. His second half wasn't as efficient and he displayed a nagging habit of allowing multiple first-period goals, but he's become The Guy in net. Advertisement Killorn, 35, played in all 82 games last season. He's come up shy of the 20-goal mark in Anaheim, which he reached three times during a long run with Tampa Bay, and there's been grousing over him having a top-line role at times because he isn't a top offensive threat. But the fact is, he's a good complementary player who brings a defensive conscience to a line and, more importantly, he's still on a pricey contract that runs through 2027. LaCombe was the breakout story for the Ducks last season. The 24-year-old defender took a significant leap in all areas, showing himself to be their top offensive threat from the blue line while also improving defensively. He's become their No. 1 on the back end. He can improve in quarterbacking their currently woeful power play. If he does that, LaCombe will be in line for a gigantic raise in 2026 and will move into untouchable status. McTavish, 22, is another of the young Ducks who needed to move forward in 2024-25. It didn't look that way for the first half of the season, but he finished with a flourish by posting 16 goals and 33 points in his final 36 games. He and Cronin didn't always see eye to eye, so it will be interesting to see how he works with Quenneville. There's been talk of him being an offer-sheet candidate, but the Ducks can easily match something that doesn't throw off their future salary scale. Terry, 27, will put up 20 to 25 goals and 55 to 60 points. Solid numbers, but not star numbers. Is he an untouchable? No. Can that production be replaced? Probably. But he's locked into a seven-year contract with a 10-team no-trade clause that kicks in July 1. What he provides is stability and cost certainty. The Ducks would like more production, but his $7 million salary amid a rising salary cap is about what a proven second-line winger will cost. The 21 goals and 45 points that Vatrano put up last season are more in line with his career numbers than his 37-goal, 60-point glow-up of 2023-24. Perhaps that regression was expected, but he's still providing solid middle-six scoring while adding in dashes of truculence. Vatrano starts his new three-year contract next season. Harkins, 28, is signed through this next season and he provides what every organization needs: an NHL-minimum depth player who can step in at a moment's notice to fill a hole, be a leading player for a team's AHL affiliate and accept playing different roles. An energy forward, Harkins can skate, and that makes him useful. Advertisement The 2024-25 season was a step back for Mintyukov. His ice time went down from his rookie year — particularly on the power play — and he was scratched at times. Part of that was attributable to LaCombe's meteoric ascent and part of it was Mintyukov being stuck in a logjam on the left side of the defense. Mintyukov is still on his entry-level deal and there's a lot of talent there for the new coaching staff to tap into. In addition to the statistical oddity of recording 41 points in each of his three Anaheim seasons, Strome has fallen into the habit of having solid starts to his seasons before fading in the second half. He had just five points in his last 22 games, including zero goals. What is interesting is that he doesn't have a trade clause as he enters the fourth year of a five-year deal. But his $5 million cap number presents some sticker shock. Trouba, 31, isn't going anywhere … for now. The Ducks wanted a tougher defensive presence on the blue line. The results weren't good, as his advanced metrics worsened nearly across the board in his 53 games after being acquired from the New York Rangers. But it's hard to see him and his salary ($8 million cap hit, but $6 million in real money) being moved right away. The trade deadline, however, could be a different story. Colangelo, 23, has shown a lot of improvement over the last two seasons after he seemed to stagnate at Northeastern. His transfer to Western Michigan was what he needed, and his stock continued to rise last year as a scorer in the AHL, and his touch around the net translated to Anaheim. Being able to screen goalies and successfully tip pucks is a skill few other Ducks have. He can still improve his skating. The Ducks had to feel good about getting Moore signed after he completed his fourth season at Harvard. It never hurts to have another right-shot defender in the system and the 23-year-old showed in his first three NHL games that he can play with poise, execute a first pass and get pucks to the net. It's likely that he's bound for more AHL seasoning, but he could work his way into first-call-up status. Washe played his first two games with Anaheim right after captaining Western Michigan to an NCAA title and signing his pro contract. It was seen as a bit of a coup for the Ducks, as the 23-year-old Washe was one of the top college free agents. The sample size is minuscule, but Washe had excellent play-driving metrics in his limited ice time. He's got size and faceoff acumen, and it looks like he could compete for the 4C position. Gudas, 34, has had two uneven seasons in Anaheim. He's delivered solid play for stretches of time. He's also been exposed at times, particularly in man-on-man situations, and his level of play falls off. Overall, Gudas remains a capable defender on the back end but probably would help the Ducks most in a third-pairing role. Anaheim's captain now enters a walk year. He could be trade bait if the Ducks don't move into playoff contention. Advertisement At the beginning of last season, Helleson appeared to be a call-up option, but not a lot more than that on a crowded Anaheim blue line. The Ducks ultimately needed more lefty-righty balance, and Helleson, the 24-year-old right-shot, took advantage in establishing himself as an everyday option. But with Gudas and Jacob Trouba still patrolling that side, along with Tristan Luneau pushing for a spot, Helleson must not take his situation for granted. What are the odds that Gibson starts his 13th NHL season with the only club he's played for? It's hard to say, but the conditions for a long-speculated trade might be better than ever. The injury bug that plagued him in his early seasons bit him again late last season, but the 31-year-old put up his best numbers in years, and his contract ($6.4 million cap hit) is now down to two years left in a rising-cap landscape. Johnston, 31, is heading into the final season of a contract the Ducks inherited when they claimed the forward off waivers from the New York Islanders. The $1.1 million owed to him is something Anaheim can easily work with, and he's the only 'enforcer' type on the club, but is that something Quenneville will want as part of his roster makeup? It was a grin-and-bear-it season for Zellweger, 21. On one hand, he played in more NHL games (62) than ever in his young career and chipped in seven goals and 20 points from the blue line. His skating and vision are assets. On the other hand, he was often scratched, and the defense mix now (and in the near future) remains crowded. It won't be completely shocking if he becomes a trade chip for a proven scoring forward. Trevor Zegras A longtime candidate to be traded, Zegras is at a crossroads in his Ducks career. The last two seasons have been filled with injuries and extended absences. It has affected his potential production — he totaled only 18 goals and 47 points in 88 games during that span. Zegras's offensive numbers have cratered, though he's worked to become a more responsible defender. But the change to Quenneville, who coached a superstar in Patrick Kane, might be what Zegras needs to mutate into an elite playmaking winger. Fabbri's season ended on Feb. 25, when he suffered his second significant injury. The thought was that he'd be a third-line presence who could forecheck and chip in some secondary offense, but the oft-injured 29-year-old either wasn't in the lineup enough (just 44 games) or didn't deliver that depth scoring to offset some rough defensive metrics. He's a UFA. Husso, 30, made three starts with the Ducks when Gibson dealt with a late-season injury. He performed well, stopping 114 of 122 shots for a .934 save percentage. After his pickup from Detroit on Feb. 24, the Finn stabilized the goaltending for the AHL's San Diego Gulls. There is reason to offer him a contract at a much lower price point. Both sides could also look for other options. Advertisement The quiet 25-year-old made his name with the Ducks through responsible, defense-first play, but even that took a hit this season as he leaked many more chances at five-on-five than he created. His goal differential was decidedly in the negative, and he has yet to exceed 50 percent at the faceoff dot or effectively drive possession. It doesn't add up to a new contract. Kylington was a deadline addition for the Ducks, who essentially got the 28-year-old defenseman for nothing (often it's some form of deferred asset compensation). He played six games with Anaheim, recorded one assist and had passable metrics. It's possible the Ducks could re-sign him on a cheap deal for depth, but they could just as easily move on. Leason, 26, is an arb-eligible RFA who didn't keep a spot in Cronin's lineup because of inconsistent play. He's a good skater for his size, but he didn't use his 6-foot-5 frame to his advantage enough. It feels like his spot could be freed up for an upgrade or a hungry prospect. Injuries wrecked McGinn through much of his two-plus seasons with Anaheim. A torn ACL ended his 2024-25 in December. The 31-year-old free agent was effective in a bottom-six role at the time of his injury, but he suited up in only 65 games total with Anaheim. (Photo of Trevor Zegras: Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)
Local Sweden
5 days ago
- Business
- Local Sweden
Ex-Northvolt CEO suspected of negligence in worker's death
The ex-CEO of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, which went bankrupt in March, will be questioned over suspicions a failure to follow safety protocols caused a factory worker's death. Advertisement Peter Carlsson, former chief executive of the once buzz-generating startup, is being investigated along with others over an explosion at the company's factory in Skellefteå in northern Sweden in November 2023. A 25-year-old employee suffered severe burns and died after fighting for his life for several weeks. "He will be questioned by the police today, Friday or next week," Prosecutor Christer Jarlås told AFP, adding an appointment had been made with the suspect's lawyer. Jarlås said Carlsson would formally be informed that he is suspected of a "work environment offence" and "causing the death of another" in connection with the interrogation. The prosecutor said he intends to make Carlsson a formal suspect on the basis of his personal responsibility as CEO for making sure safety protocols were adhered to. "This is an offence where a person in a position of responsibility within the company failed to take all the measures required by workplace safety legislation," Jarlås said. "And this led to the death of an employee. If all the legal measures had been taken, it is very likely that the victim would have survived," he added. Advertisement The failure stemmed from an inadequate analysis of the risks associated with the workplace, according to the prosecutor. The factory, Northvolt Ett, was not classified as an area with a risk of explosion or fire, but only as one where there was a risk of exposure to chemicals. The 25-year-old man "was wearing protective clothing suitable for this type of risk, but not clothing designed to protect against fire or explosions", Jarlås said. "The clothes he was wearing also caught fire, which contributed to his injuries and subsequent death in hospital." Founded in 2016, Northvolt had been seen as a cornerstone of European attempts to catch up with Asia and the United States in the production of battery cells, the crucial component of electric vehicles. Northvolt had struggled under a mountain of debt, slow demand and production delays, when it applied for bankruptcy in Sweden on March 12. The court-appointed trustee managing the bankruptcy had intended to maintain production at Northvolt as they searched for a buyer, but announced earlier this month it would halt production at the end of June – as it only had one customer, truck maker Scania.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Leo Carlsson and Isac Lundeström are ready to shine for Sweden at the 2025 Betano Hockey Games and World Championship
Image Via Getty With the 2026 Winter Olympics in sight, Leo Carlsson and Isac Lundeström will shine on the international stage for Sweden at the 2025 Betano Hockey Games and the World Championship. These tournaments present a golden opportunity for both players to prove they are ready for even bigger challenges. While Carlsson's summons were already known, Lundeström's addition puts an interesting spin on their situations as they chase dreams beyond club hockey. Leo Carlsson's growing impact and Isac Lundeström's crucial crossroads Another trip for Leo Carlsson into the Swedish Team continues the trend he practiced during the 4 Nations Face-off earlier this year. He participated in only one game there, but Carlsson's upward transition within the NHL, aggregating an impressive 26 points in 28 games, was fulfilled. The late blooming could indicate a maturing player who is starting to develop the ability over time to translate short international experience into longer-term incremental benefits and improvements on the ice. On the flip side, Isac Lundeström faces a career-turning summer. With free agency upon him, whatever he does during the Betano Hockey Games and World Championship could determine Lundetröm's fate. He can offer a great deal as a two-way forward, but the emergence of top prospects like Tim Washer and the development of Jan Myšák in the AHL have raised some concern over Lundeström's long-term role with the Ducks. General Manager Pat Verbeek might place Lundeström's job under scrutiny for younger and cheaper options. A whole different context involves Lundeström having been very much a guiding figure for Carlsson during last season, especially once Jakob Silfverberg went back to Sweden. If Lundeström doesn't return, Carlsson could find himself the lone Swedish player on Anaheim's roster adjustment that could shape personal as well as professional ramifications. As Carlsson and Lunderstrom prepare to wear their nation's colors, the two are thinking of much more than immediate success. Both players want to prove worthy of a place on Sweden's Olympic team for the upcoming 2026 Winter Games, with Carlsson aiming to maintain his escalating trajectory and Lundeström struggling to gain steady ground in the NHL. Also Read: Alex Ovechkin powers the Washington Capitals towards a pivotal Game 3 battle against the Montreal Canadiens Everything weighs in favor of Carlsson and Lundaström's upcoming international performances, and it's far more than national pride. For Carlsson, it is about preserving the momentum of his breakout year; for Lundaström, it could be the biggest step toward securing his professional life in any hockey league. As Sweden looks on, we can hardly bet higher stakes for these two coming stars.
Boston Globe
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Carlsson's memorable debut helps Sharks claim victory over Bruins
Circling to the right circle, Carlsson backhanded a rebound past Joonas Korpisalo after the Bruins goalie stopped the original point shot from Will Smith. Barclay Goodrow added an empty netter for the final. It was a particularly bitter pill to swallow for the Bruins, who had dominated the third period after tying the game late in the second period. 'I think obviously there was probably a stretch we could have played better, but I thought overall it was pretty good and we had them on their heels and maybe it's a heck of a block [by Korpisalo] and just an unlucky bounce really, to be honest,' said Casey Mittelstadt, who scored Boston's lone goal. 'So yeah, that one hurts for sure, but got to regroup quick and get back at it [Sunday in Los Angeles].' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Korpisalo made 19 saves, several in the spectacular category to keep the Bruins in it over the first 40 minutes. He made several highlight saves in the moments before Carlsson's winner. Advertisement 'We just got a little bit hemmed in and their first line has really skilled guys,' said Korpisalo. 'A couple of seam passes and it opens up in the middle and just a weird bounce and that's how it works.' Boston, which had beaten San Jose 15 straight times, lost its fifth straight in falling to 30-32-9. Jakub Lauko took it upon himself to make sure there would be no slow start in the Shark Tank as he invited Goodrow to a good old-fashioned throw down. With many fans still settling into their seats with their sushi boats -- yup, they have 'em here -- the two wingers exchanged a few haymakers, much to the delight of both benches. It was the first bout for Lauko since returning to his Black & Gold roots at the trade deadline. Advertisement With Mark Kastelic on the shelf for the foreseeable future with an upper-body injury, Lauko's fourth-line physicality will be consistently counted on. Fabian Lysell flashed his speed and shiftiness on an early shift, accelerating through the neutral zone and into the Sharks end where he drew a hooking call on Ty Dellandrea. The Bruins couldn't take advantage of the power play, however, failing to land a single shot on Alexandar Georgiev. The Sharks earned a pair of power plays (Henri Jokiharju and Pavel Zacha tripping calls), but the Boston power play was on point, allowing just one real threat, a one-timer from William Eklund that Korpisalo squeezed. Alexander Wennberg threatened to open the scoring early in the second when he danced by Mason Lohrei and got to Korpisalo's doorstep, but the Bruins netminder flashed the right pad to keep it scoreless. Moments later, however, the Sharks took the lead. William Eklund won a puck battle with Casey Mittelstadt in his own end and fired a pass to Macklin Celebrini, who was streaking up the right side. Unmarked as he coasted into the Bruins end, Celebrini, the former Boston University star and No. 1 overall pick last spring, slid a slick cross-slot pass back to Eklund, who beat Korpisalo five-hole with just over two minutes gone by in the second. Luca Cagnoni playing in just his second NHL game, earned the secondary assist, his first career point. Cagnoni is the first defenseman from the 2023 draft to reach the NHL. He picked up his first career penalty minutes later when he held a hustling Lauko as the winger motored into the San Jose end. Advertisement The Boston power play was more connected this time around, landing several good chances but no goals. Boston finally gave the many thousands of fans donning Bruins sweaters something to cheer about when Mittelstadt tied things at 16:50. Georgiev misplayed a puck behind the net and shoveled it to Vincent Desharnais. Cole Koepke forced a surprised Desharnais to cough it up to front of the net where Mittelstadt pounced and punched it in the open net to even things at 1, where it stood after 40 minutes. 'Great forecheck by Cole and pretty much just looked up and the puck is sitting there for me, so I don't get too many like that,' said Mittelstadt. 'I'll definitely take it.' Jim McBride can be reached at
