Dionicio collected nine points in 24 AHL games with the San Diego Gulls in 2024-25.

The Ducks have announced their roster for rookie camp and the 2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff, which takes place from Sept. 12-14 at Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena in Irvine, Calif.

Ducks will hold one 2025 Rookie Camp practice Thursday, Sept. 11 prior to hosting the 2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff at Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena from Sept. 12-14

The Anaheim Ducks announced today the National Hockey League (NHL) club’s 2025 Golden State Rookie Faceoff roster. In addition, the Ducks will hold a 2025 Rookie Camp practice on Thursday, Sept. 11 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Grea

The Ducks placed defense prospect Rodwin Dionicio on unconditional waivers Tuesday, per PuckPedia. It’s for the purpose of a mutual contract termination, which can occur tomorrow if he clears. Dionicio, 21, only has one season of professional experience and still had two years left on his entry-level deal, which he signed with Anaheim in May 2024. The…

Sabres goaltending prospect Samuel Meloche has committed to Northeastern University, he announced on Instagram. It’s unclear if the 18-year-old will join the school for the upcoming 2025-26 season or return to the QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, where he emerged as a starter in his draft year, before heading to the college ranks in 2026-27. He was a fourth-round…

The 2025-26 Anaheim Ducks will attempt to close this elongated rebuilding chapter of the organization's history, having missed the playoffs in each of the last seven years.

The Anaheim Ducks and Mason McTavish differing on money. Hypothetical trades for Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, and Bryan Rust.

The 2025-2026 NHL season is rapidly approaching. Training camps are starting soon, and it is time to start making some predictions for the season ahead. Leading up to the regular season, we will be predicting players' points and other fantasy hockey-relevant statistics here at Last Word on Sports. Today, we begin with a core piece on the Anaheim Ducks. Leo Carlsson’s Point Projection for 2025-26 The , and much of the spotlight will be on third-year centre . After an impressive sophomore season, fans and fantasy hockey managers alike are wondering, what comes next? With coaching changes, new teammates, and curve, there’s reason to expect another step forward. To get there, we’ve combined traditional stats, advanced metrics, and player comparisons into one projection. Setting the Stage Leo Carlsson’s sophomore campaign gave Anaheim Ducks fans a glimpse of what the future could look like. The 2023 second-overall pick produced 20 goals and 45 points in 76 games despite limited ice time and a bottom-ranked power play. That combination of strong individual play and poor team environment makes Carlsson a fascinating case for projections. Furthermore, with behind the bench and Jay Woodcroft running the power play, the Ducks’ offensive structure and production should improve. For fantasy managers, this is where the numbers get interesting. Carlsson already flashed a high shooting percentage and solid two-way awareness. The question is whether those numbers hold steady, negatively regress, or grow alongside his expected increase in minutes. Usage is the Foundation The first step in projecting production is ice time. Last season, Carlsson averaged just over 16 minutes per game, including 2:28 on the power play. With Quenneville’s history of leaning on his top centres, like , and Woodcroft’s proven record on special teams, a bump is likely. Therefore, we expect Carlsson to play about 17:30 a night in 2025-26. That includes close to three minutes on the power play. This matters because more minutes create more raw opportunities. Even if his per-60 minute production stays the same, extra time on the ice drives his counting stats upward. For young players like Carlsson, opportunity is often the single biggest driver of year-to-year growth. Shooting and Scoring Efficiency Carlsson’s shooting profile is the second key factor. Last season, he scored 20 goals on 114 shots, good for a 17.5% shooting percentage. That number is well above the league average and hard to sustain over time. To stabilise the projection, we negatively regress his shooting percentage closer to 14–15%, which is more typical for young top-six centres with good shot quality. Meanwhile, his ice time increase should bring his shot totals up to about 134. Combining volume and efficiency, the model forecasts 21 goals. That is essentially holding last year’s production while allowing for natural regression in conversion rate. LOOK HOW LEO CARLSSON PICKS UP THIS PUCK ? — NHL (@NHL) Playmakers and Linemates Hockey is the ultimate team sport. Carlsson’s projections depend heavily on his wingers. Last season, he played significant minutes with and , a line that controlled scoring chances at just over 51% expected goals. Add to the mix on certain shifts, and Carlsson is surrounded by playmakers. Because of that environment, his assist totals should climb. Last year, he finished with 25 helpers. This year coming, with similar linemates and improved finishing around him, we project 30 assists. It is a modest increase, but it reflects both better team scoring rates and Carlsson’s continued development as a distributor. Ridiculous pass from Leo Carlsson. — Félix Sicard (@Felix_Sicard) Power Play Opportunity Special teams are where projections often swing. The Ducks’ power play was dreadful in 2024-25, ranking last in the league at just 11.8%. Despite that, Carlsson still managed seven points with the man advantage. With Woodcroft expected to improve puck movement and zone entries, Anaheim’s power play should rebound to at least 15–16%. Combine that with Carlsson’s projected increase to nearly three minutes per game on the power play, and his output rises to around 11 power-play points. Even on a below-average unit, extra touches and more efficient structure should boost his totals. The Other Stats The true hockey nerds know that it is more than just goals and assists. Therefore, it is worth projecting the peripheral categories as well. Carlsson is unlikely to deliver heavy physical stats, but he should provide enough to matter and acknowledge. Faceoffs: He won 302 last season at 41.4%. Centres often improve with age, so projecting him around 355 wins at 43% is reasonable. Hits and Blocks: Not his calling card, but expect about 29 hits and 43 blocks, a small uptick with more minutes. Penalty Minutes: Carlsson isn’t overly physical or undisciplined, so he’ll likely stay in the 15–17 PIM range. Plus/Minus: Anaheim was a poor team last season, yet Carlsson finished at ...

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The Anaheim Ducks want to keep Mason McTavish rather than trade him away, as they see him as a part of the future moving forward.

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