Anaheim Ducks Acquire A.J. Greer from Florida Panthers for Radko Gudas The Anaheim Ducks have acquired the rights to right wing A.J. Greer from the Florida Panthers in exchange for the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas. The trade marks a significant roster adjustment for both teams, with the Ducks gaining a high-scoring forward and the Panthers acquiring a seasoned defenseman. Greer, 29, recorded career-high totals during the 2025-26 season with the Panthers, including 17 goals, 15 assists, and a +14 plus/minus rating. He contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in 16 postseason games, helping Florida reach the 2025 Stanley Cup championship. Over his career, Greer has accumulated 36 goals, 45 assists, and a +18 rating in 326 regular-season games with Florida, Boston, New Jersey, Colorado, and Calgary. He also played 278 games in the American Hockey League, tallying 85 goals and 110 assists for 195 points. Notably, he was named to the 2017 AHL All-Star Game and received the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award for community efforts during the 2016-17 season. Greer’s NHL career began with the Colorado Avalanche, where he was selected in the second round (39th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft. He spent a season in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, earning 16 goals and 11 assists for 27 points in 33 games. The Huskies won the QMJHL championship and advanced to the 2016 Memorial Cup. He later played two seasons at Boston University (NCAA), registering 4 goals and 8 assists in 55 contests. Gudas, 36, joins the Ducks after three seasons with the team, during which he served as captain for the past two years. Signed as a free agent in July 2023, Gudas recorded 9 goals, 38 assists, and a +16 rating in 203 games for Anaheim.#florida_panthers #anaheim_ducks #pat_verbeek #radko_gudas #a_j_greer
Ducks Acquire Carlson from Washington The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a trade that includes a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft and a 2027 third-round selection. The move marks a significant addition for the Ducks, as Carlson brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and offensive production to their roster. Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek praised the acquisition, stating that Carlson’s “leadership, character, high hockey IQ, and presence” will complement the team’s efforts as they aim to make a strong push in the latter part of the season. Carlson, 36, has been a consistent performer throughout his career, with a reputation for contributing both offensively and defensively. This season, he has recorded 10 goals and 36 assists for 46 points, along with a +11 rating in 55 games with the Capitals. His ability to generate offense has made him a key player for Washington, as he leads all Capitals skaters in assists and ranks second in points and goals. At the time of the trade, he was 11th among NHL defensemen in points and assists, highlighting his value as a top-tier blueliner. Selected by the Capitals in the first round (27th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Carlson has established himself as one of the league’s premier defensemen. Over 17 seasons with Washington, he has accumulated 166 goals, 605 assists, and 771 career points, placing him 24th among all-time NHL defensemen and fifth among active blueliners. His 771 points also rank as the highest total for a Capitals defenseman in franchise history, with his contributions spanning goals, assists, power play points, and games played. Carlson’s impact on the Capitals’ success is evident, particularly during their 2018 Stanley Cup championship run.#nhl_draft #anaheim_ducks #washington_capitals #john_carlson #pat_verbeek
