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Dan Lanning Posts Immediate Reaction to Oregon's Big Recruiting News
Dan Lanning Posts Immediate Reaction to Oregon's Big Recruiting News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning had one of his most successful seasons in his third year. He accumulated a 13-1 record while reaching the Rose Bowl, eventually losing to Ohio State. Advertisement Now, throughout the offseason, Lanning has made it clear that the Ducks are continuing to build for the future, and much of that hinges on their strong ability to land talented players out of high school. So far, Lanning has assembled a 2026 recruiting class that features seven commitments, ranking No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 10 in the nation, but it's clear he wants to focus on even further in the future. On Monday, Oregon received a commitment from 2027 defensive lineman Cam Pritchett. Minutes after On3's Hayes Fawcett announced the news, Lanning reacted to the post on X with a duck emoji. Of course, landing Pritchett is very exciting for the Ducks, as On3 ranks him as a four-star recruit, the No. 16 defensive lineman, the No. 5 player in Alabama and the No. 167 player in the nation. Advertisement Standing at 6-foot-2.5 and 250 pounds, he still has two more years to develop in high school until officially hitting campus for Lanning and the Ducks. In his two seasons at the varsity level for Thompson High School, Pritchett has been impressive. He appeared in 26 games, accumulating 118 tackles, 22.0 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning. Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Oregon wasn't the only prominent program looking to land Pritchett's services either, as he also had scholarship offers from Alabama, Auburn, Penn State, Ole Miss, Florida and Ohio State. Related: Elite 5-Star Prospect Makes Feelings Clear After Official Visit to Miami This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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NHL Insider Links Ducks With Former Joel Quenneville Star
NHL Insider Links Ducks With Former Joel Quenneville Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Anaheim Ducks are entering a crucial offseason following another year of missing the playoffs. Despite a big jump in the standings, Anaheim was still left on the outside looking in on everything. Advertisement But the team has already made some moves to rectify that, bringing in veteran head coach Joel Quenneville. Quenneville gives Anaheim an experienced leader behind the bench, and someone who understands what it takes to win at the highest level. While Quenneville is now with the team, the roster also needs a massive upgrade as well. Anaheim could be looking for both home-run hitters and sleeper, low-risk, high-reward players to help round out the team. One name that has made its way around NHL circles of late is that of former Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews. Toews is expected to make a comeback to the league after being away from the NHL for the last two seasons. And now the veteran is being linked with the Ducks, due to the connection that he has with Quenneville while in Chicago. Advertisement SportsNet's Elliotte Friedman weighed in on Friday's edition of his '32 Thoughts' podcast and named the Ducks as a potential fit. 'The reports are out now that Jonathan Toews is going to do his comeback next year,' Friedman said. 'I do wonder if Anaheim takes a shot at this. It makes a lot of sense.' Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and right wing Patrick Kane (88) talk against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks Guillory-Imagn Images Throughout his career, Toews has been great at winning faceoffs, putting up a 57 percent win rate. The Ducks were the worst faceoff team in the NHL last season, putting up a 44.6 percent rate. Toews could potentially help with this, while giving Anaheim a nice addition to the roster. In his last action on the ice, Toews scored 15 goals and 16 assists over 53 games. Advertisement While Toews isn't the same player that he once was, he could be a solid veteran to help show the young team the ropes. Anaheim could be a great place for him to go after his comeback, and he saw massive success under Quenneville in Chicago. Related: NHL Insider Drops Shocking Take on Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Related: Ducks Being Linked With 3-Time All-Star After Joel Quenneville Hire This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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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.
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Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Linked to New Eye-Opening Landing Spot
Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Linked to New Eye-Opening Landing Spot originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner will be the most talked-about name on the open market this offseason. With Marner entering into free agency, there will be no shortage of teams who are interested in signing the veteran. Advertisement However, due to the extreme price tag that it will take to sign him, only a handful of teams will likely be serious in the pursuit. Marner has the ability to help any team, and he isn't expected to return to Toronto. One team that could have its sights on landing Marner is the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim took a leap in the standings this past season, but still fell short of breaking its long playoff drought. But with new head coach Joel Quenneville in town, Anaheim could become a destination spot. Patrick Present of The Hockey News has linked Marner with the Ducks heading into the summer. "He is potentially the most scrutinized player in the NHL and could benefit from playing in a lower-profile market such as Anaheim. The possibility of slotting Marner into a top line next to Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier is as tantalizing an option as any, and the trio could become a dominant line for the foreseeable future, on both sides of the puck and in all three zones." Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) skates with the puck before game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Anaheim will have money to spend this summer, and could benefit from someone ike Marner. With a young supporting cast, the Ducks could vault into contender status if Marner were to join the team. Advertisement "A $13 million AAV would make Marner the highest-paid winger in the NHL, but he's the kind of player who rarely becomes available. With the amount of cap space the Ducks have, and if they are interested in adding him, he's the kind of player a team wouldn't regret offering what it took to get him to put pen to paper.", Present continued. The Ducks will be in direct competition for the services of Marner, and it remains to be seen if he would entertain a team like Anaheim. But if he were up to the challenge, it could be a strong situation for years to come. Related: Lightning Make Major Roster Announcement Amid Offseason Rumors 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.
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Ducks, Senators Named in Potential Jason Robertson Stars Trade: Report
Ducks, Senators Named in Potential Jason Robertson Stars Trade: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After another loss in the Western Conference Final, the Dallas Stars will enter the offseason searching for answers. This could see Dallas take things in multiple different directions, and potentially mean that some drastic roster moves are made. Advertisement The Stars have a lot of talent on the roster, but it may be time to shake things up. In fact, it seems that Dallas could be looking to make a big move this summer. According to insider Rick Dhaliwal, the Stars may be looking to trade away star Jason Robertson. During his radio show, "Donnie and Dhali", Dhaliwal mentioned that Robertson's name is being talked about in trade circles. This also comes after a report from Jeff Marek of The Daily Faceoff speculating if Dallas could look to move on from Robertson. "Could the Stars move someone like Jason Robertson, who has one more year on his deal at an incredible $7.75 million value, to try to recoup Draft capital and free up cap space to once again go big-game hunting in the summer? If so, I'd watch the Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Ducks as possible destinations." Advertisement Both Anaheim and Ottawa make sense for Robertson if he is moved. This is especially true for Anaheim, as it needs more scoring and could present an enticing offer for Dallas to consider. Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) gets set face off against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Miron-Imagn Images If the Stars did move on from Robertson, it would be one of the biggest moves of the offseason. Robertson has been very solid for Dallas and is one of the better players across the NHL. Last season, he scored 35 goals and 45 assists for the Stars during the regular season. Robertson could be a legitimate weapon for any team, and there will likely be a bidding war for his services if he is made available. Related: Ducks Young Star Listed as 'Untouchable' Amid Trade Rumors Related: Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Linked to New Eye-Opening Landing Spot This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
