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Ducks Predicted to Pull Off Substantial Offseason Move

Updated June 19, 2025, 11 p.m. by Athlon Sports 1 min read

Ducks Predicted to Pull Off Substantial Offseason Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports.As the Anaheim Ducks get ready for the start of the NHL offseason, many around the league believe they could be very active.

Anaheim hasn't reached the postseason since 2018, and the front office believes next year could be the end of the drought.The Ducks brought in veteran head coach Joel Quenneville to lead the charge, but the roster needs upgrades as well.

Anaheim's offense wasn't great last season, and they have been connected with a few of the biggest names on the open market in free agency.The biggest fish this year is star Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Marner isn't expected to return to Toronto, opening the door for a team like Anaheim to swoop in.The Ducks have already been rumored to be offering a substantial amount of money to Marner, potentially linking the two even more.

But NHL writer Nicholas Nathanson of Bleacher Report is now predicting that Anaheim will indeed land Marner in free agency."Marner is in dire need of a fresh environment with minimal pressure, and Anaheim presents the ideal opportunity for him.

Few teams will likely match Anaheim's bid, and with a quickly emerging youth movement, they are just a year or two away from being a playoff contender," wrote Nathanson.Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) adjusts his helmet after a play against the Florida Panthers during the first period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at...John E Sokolowski-Imagn Images After bringing in veteran Chris Kreider via trade, the Ducks know that they need to add more to the team.

Marner could change everything for the Ducks, giving them a legitimate "go-to" type of player.It remains to be seen how interested Marner is with the Ducks, but Anaheim could offer him a solid landing spot for years to come.Related: Maple Leafs Predicted to Land Connor McDavid After Stanley Cup LossRelated: NHL Insider Drops Major Update on Maple Leafs Offseason PlansThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared..

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