Hockey fans, get ready for an exciting season as Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are finally here for the 2024-25 season! With the regular season just around the corner, Last Word will be diving deep into each team’s current outlook and stories to keep an eye on for the upcoming year. We will also be making our best projections for how each team will fare throughout the campaign. Today, our focus is on the 2024-25 Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks may have flown under the radar in the offseason, but they certainly made some noise at the NHL Entry Draft. Securing the third-overall pick through the draft lottery, the Ducks used this valuable selection to bring in forward Beckett Sennecke. Additionally, they acquired a second first-round pick from the Toronto Maple Leafs, which they used to snag defenceman Stian Solberg. This draft showing was a big win for the Ducks, as Sennecke and Solberg are sure to be key pieces for their future.
When looking at the Ducks’ potential line combinations for the upcoming season, we see a promising top-six group:
Killorn-Carlsson-Terry
Gauthier-Zegras-Vatrano
Fabbri-McTavish-Strome
The offensive firepower in these lines is evident, with proven goal scorers like Alex Killorn and Troy Terry leading the charge. Trevor Zegras, a former 20-goal scorer, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023-24 season where he was limited to just 31 games.
Reflecting on the 2023-24 season, the Ducks had their fair share of challenges but also saw glimpses of potential:
McGinn-Lundestrom-Leason
With the new season on the horizon, the Ducks are poised to make some noise in the NHL with their young talent and promising draft additions. Stay tuned as we follow the Ducks’ journey throughout the 2024-25 campaign, and see how they stack up against the competition. It’s sure to be an exciting ride for Anaheim and their fans.
