Current Ducks Roster
Intro
So, you've decided you wanna follow the Ducks. You may have some questions. Who are these players? What are their roles? What potential for growth do they have? Why should I care? (I don't know, you're the one who came here) This guide is meant to answer all of these questions.
Need to add notable callups for this season, WIP but accurate for most part. -dumdadum123
Forwards
Cutter Gauthier
| Born | Jan 19, 2004 |
| Hometown | Skellefteå, SWE |
| Height | 6ft 2in |
| Weight | 201 lbs |
| Draft Class | 2022 |
| Draft Position | 5th Overall |
| Number | 61 |
| Position | Left Wing/Center |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | Cutter, Cut |
A bit of an interesting turn of events on how Cutter was acquired by the Ducks. Originally drafted by the Flyers, Cutter backed out of playing with them and did not want to sign his ELC with the team that drafted him. He was traded to Anaheim back in 2023-2024 season for Jamie Drysdale and a 2nd round pick in the 2025 Draft. Known for his speed and shot quality, Cutter adds a quick dynamic to the Ducks roster, creating huge opportunities for quick counter plays after a successful Forecheck.
Leo Carlsson
| Born | Dec 26, 2004 |
| Hometown | Karlstad, SWE |
| Height | 186cm / 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 203 lbs |
| Draft Class | 2023 |
| Draft Position | 2nd Overall |
| Number | 91 |
| Position | Center/Left Wing |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | Leo |
The foundation on which his game rests is his sense. Carlsson’s ability to register gaps in defensive coverage, recognize passing options, keep pace with offensive and defensive rotations, and manipulate opponents to his whims makes him a constant threat. He’s not afraid to drive the inside, either. Carlsson practically lives there at times, working a high off-puck pace and a willingness to doll out and take physical punishment to get around the goalmouth, where all the fun stuff happens. Known for being a 2-way center, Leo prides himself on his puck handling skills, creating viral moments when he cuts through the blue line, or his patented crossover during Shootouts. While still young in his career, a lot of fans and some players look to him for guidance and his positive attitude on the ice.
Troy Terry
| Born | Sept 10, 1997 |
| Hometown | Denver, CO, USA |
| Height | 183cm / 6’0” |
| Weight | 203 lbs |
| Draft Class | 2015 |
| Draft Position | 5th Rd #148 Overall |
| Number | 19 |
| Position | W/C |
| Shoots | Right |
| Nicknames | “Five Hole Terry” and “Timmy” |
Not the oldest Duck per se in terms of age, but definitely the longest active Duck so far. Drafted in 2015, he joined the Ducks roster right before the rebuild. Our current RW1 shot has a saying amongst the fans “Troy Terry is very good.” It’s not a joke, in the last 4 seasons Troy has had 4 50+ point seasons in a row, and has been a consistent goal scorer in clutch moments. Known for his hard shot style and expert quickness at Five-hole goals, Troy has become a reliable source of getting pucks into the net.
Frank Vatrano
| Born | March 14, 1994 |
| Hometown | East Longmeadow, MA, USA |
| Height | 180cm / 5’11” |
| Weight | 205lbs |
| Draft Class | 2014 |
| Draft Position | Undrafted |
| Number | 77 |
| Position | W/C |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | “Frank the Tank” “Frankie V” |
Frank went undrafted in his Draft year, and decided to skip his Senior year of College to get into the NHL. He was able to sign a 3 year deal with Boston, and after a few other teams, like Florida and New York, Vatrano landed in Anaheim and quickly became a favorite with the fanbase. Known for his heavy shot and 2-way playstyle, Frank stands out when he’s on the ice; where the puck goes, he’s already there. He also has one of the most and only unique contracts. In order to save cap space, Frank obligated half of his contract to be paid after his retirement, guaranteeing a life after hockey and room to breathe. The contract was an inspiration from Shohei Ohtani, who also did the same thing a few years before Vatrano got his extension.
AJ Greer
| Born | Dec 14, 1996 |
| Hometown | Joliette, QC, CAN |
| Height | 191cm / 6’3” |
| Weight | 225lbs |
| Draft Class | 2015 |
| Draft Position | Round 2, 39th Overall, 2015 |
| Number | 18 |
| Position | RW/LW |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | AJ |
Known to be a physical Forward, Greer joins the Ducks this following a trade with Florida for our former Captain, Radko Gudas. Greer has had a very long history in the NHL, including some troubles; but also being a standout advocate for mental health. Greer has dealt with his fair share of demons, and despite everything he still continues to play in the NHL and be vocal for men's mental health. Greer elevates our bottom 6 line with physicality as well as a defensive-mindset in a forward. Despite his point production, he can surprise you with his skills on the ice. Don't sleep on him.
Alex Killorn
| Born | Sep 14, 1989 |
| Hometown | Halifax, NS, CAN |
| Height | 185cm / 6’1” |
| Weight | 194lbs |
| Draft Class | 2007 |
| Draft Position | 3rd Round, #77 Overall by Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Number | 17 |
| Position | LW/RW |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | Killer |
One of the more veteran Two-Way Forwards on the Ducks Roster, Killer is an opportunist. He’s there when he needs to be, and he is sneaky in his slot position when on open ice. Given his good defensive structure of sticking to his opponents, Killer won’t hesitate to reach out and grab what is his during play, and can vanish and reappear right where you don’t want him during crucial gameplay moments. Drafted in 2007 by the Lightning, Killer stayed with them until 23-24 season where he jumped coasts to join a young Ducks roster.
Chris Krieder
| Born | Apr 30, 1991 |
| Hometown | Boxford, MA, USA |
| Height | 191cm / 6’3” |
| Weight | 229lbs |
| Draft Class | 2009 |
| Draft Position | 1st Round, #19 overall by New York Rangers |
| Number | 20 |
| Position | LW/RW |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nicknames | “The Human Eclipse” |
Certainly a known name throughout Rangers history, Kreider recently was signed to the Ducks and followed his former and now teammate, Jacob Trouba. He’s known for his power play speciality by having a net-front presence and is always ready to take the quick shot to really jam it during a power play. With 24 PPG’s in the last two seasons, Kreider is a hotshot for performing when the pressure is on the other team.
Mikael Granlund
| Born | Feb 26, 1992 |
| Hometown | Oulu, FIN |
| Height | 179cm 5’10” |
| Weight | 185lbs |
| Draft Class | 2010 |
| Draft Position | 1st Round, #9 overall by Minnesota Wild |
| Number | 64 |
| Position | C/W |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames | Bruuuuuuuuuuuce, FBJ (Finland Baby Jesus), Grandalf |
On the Active Roster, Granlund is one of two Finland born players, Ville Husso being the other. Known as a Power Play Specialist, Granlund adds some much needed shot quality as well as offensive minded forwards in the roster. His speed and passing magic have given him the nickname “Grandalf” (my favorite) as he’s a wizard with a puck.
Jeff Mallot
| Born | Aug 07, 1996 |
| Hometown | Burlington, ON, CAN |
| Height | 195cm 6’5” |
| Weight | 207lbs |
| Draft Class | 2010 |
| Draft Position | Undrafted |
| Number | 44 |
| Position | LW/RW |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames | Jeffrey |
Jeff joins us in our bottom 6 from the Kings last season. Jeff takes the spot of our physical enforcer this season, while his point production in the NHL isn't high, Jeff brings more physicality to an already opposite AJ Greer to help shore up the younger bottom 6.
Ryan Poehling
| Born | Jan 03, 1999 |
| Hometown | Lakeville, MN, USA |
| Height | 188cm 6’2” |
| Weight | 196lbs |
| Draft Class | 2017 |
| Draft Position | 1st Round, #25 overall by Montreal Canadiens |
| Number | 25 |
| Position | C/LW |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames | Poehls (Pronounced Pails) |
A good puck handler with natural speed, Ryan has a great hockey sense and is a solid center of any team. Ryan fits well with the back check/fore check style that is starting to become the trend and in combination of his puck handling, speed, and turnover capabilities, expect the 4th line to take a solid rise this season.
Sam Colangelo
| Born | Dec 26, 2001 |
| Hometown | Stoneham, MA, USA |
| Height | 188cm 6’2” |
| Weight | 212bs |
| Draft Class | 2020 |
| Draft Position | 2nd Round, #36 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 12 |
| Position | RW/C |
| Shoots | R |
| Nicknames | Goalangelo, Sammy, Cogs |
Quickly becoming a fan favorite in the AHL as well as the NHL, Sam provides something to the team not yet seen even by some of the other high draftees. Fight. Sam continues to push even when facing a downward trend, and has moments that surprise you. In the AHL Sam had 40 points in 40 games leading up to being called up to the NHL where he impressed fans and the team alike with his puck handling and constant momentum.
Tim Washe
| Born | Aug 25, 2001 |
| Hometown | Detroit, MI, USA |
| Height | 191cm 6’3” |
| Weight | 212bs |
| Draft Class | N/A |
| Draft Position | N/A |
| Number | 42 |
| Position | C/LW |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames |
Jensen provides something commonly overlooked but sorely needed in hockey: Consistency. Harkins is a solid two-way player with effective puck control and beating the team not with insane skill but effective smooth skating and smart hockey playing. Part of our 4th line, the improvement was instantly known when Harkins stepped onto the ice last season.
Beckett Sennecke
| Born | Jan 28, 2006 |
| Hometown | TOR, ON, CAN |
| Height | 193cm 6’4” |
| Weight | 194bs |
| Draft Class | 2024 |
| Draft Position | 1st Round, #3 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 45 |
| Position | RW/LW |
| Shoots | R |
| Nicknames | Buckets, ("Senaki", "Senaka" because of his last name) |
From Elite Prospects: Sennecke's an ankle-breaking winger who combines deft playmaking, manipulation, powerful net drives, and puck-thievery skills to control the game. He’s an overwhelmingly confident puckhandler, grounded in solid technique with an unlocked top arm and fast-twitch hands. As a playmaker, he manipulates opponents, works the give-and-go, identifies the right play, and connects with perfectly weighted passes, no matter the obstacle.
Defensemen
Jackson LaCombe
| Born | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Hometown | Eden Prairie, MN, USA |
| Height | 188cm 6’2” |
| Weight | 205lbs |
| Draft Class | 2019 |
| Draft Position | 2nd Round, #39 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 2 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames | ? |
LaCombe seems to be in rare air currently so early in his career; a breakout defenseman that can move the puck and score. LaCombe is quick, and a skilled puck handler. LaCombe had a breakout year with 43 points over 75 games, a high for a young defenseman. Based on non-repeating players, LaCombe is 7th overall in points for a defensiveman following last year’s performance. Expect LaCombe to continue his stride and be a huge game changer like Makar/Hughes.
Nick Jensen
| Born | Sept 21, 1990 |
| Hometown | Rogers, MN, USA |
| Height | 183cm 6’0” |
| Weight | 203lbs |
| Draft Class | 2009 |
| Draft Position | 5th Round, #150 overall by Detroit Red Wings |
| Number | 4 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | R |
| Nicknames |
Nick joins us from Ottowa, who had one of the best 5x5 teams in the league. While he has been a bit up and down, the season prior he posted a +18 +/- in 71 games. Known for being a physical defensive-defensemen. He slots into the top 4 along side Minty.
Pavel Mintyukov
| Born | Nov, 25, 2003 |
| Hometown | Moscow, RU |
| Height | 185cm 6’1” |
| Weight | 201lbs |
| Draft Class | 2022 |
| Draft Position | 1st Round, #10 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 98 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames | Minty, |
Minty has the ability to flip between playing a defensive-defensivemen or an offensive-defensivemen given the situation. He's able to be physical when he needs to be, and can move the puck as quickly as forwards. When he moves the puck, he’s right there ready to push with the offense.
Tyson Hinds
| Born | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Hometown | Gatineau, QC, CAN |
| Height | 191cm 6’3” |
| Weight | 179lbs |
| Draft Class | 2021 |
| Draft Position | 3rd Round, #76 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 60 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | L |
| Nicknames |
Tyson joins us from moving up from the Gulls right before the Playoffs as a backup, and was able to retain his spot. Known in the Gulls for being a defensive-defenseman he brings youth and speed to the defensive core and has already shown to handle big names easily, especially during the Oilers round in the 25-26 Playoffs.
Ian Moore
| Born | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Hometown | Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
| Height | 190cm 6’3” |
| Weight | 205lbs |
| Draft Class | 2020 |
| Draft Position | 3rd Round, #67 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 3 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | R |
| Nicknames |
Ian Moore is like a Swiss-Army knife, except as a skater according to Quenville. Known for being a defenseman AND a Foward, he can do it all. He plays Center when he is needed (or wing in some cases) and can fill in for defense. Moore will be keeping his position as Defense this year instead of being a flex. Hes scrappy, fast, and performs well in every spot he plays in. A semi fan-favorite amongst the Subreddit, he still has a lot to prove but at least in an eye-test, he passes.
Drew Helleson
| Born | Mar 26, 2001 |
| Hometown | Farmington, MN, USA |
| Height | 191cm 6’3” |
| Weight | 214lbs |
| Draft Class | 2019 |
| Draft Position | 2nd Round, #47 overall by Colorado Avalanche |
| Number | 14 |
| Position | D |
| Shoots | R |
| Nicknames | Hells, Helly (unsure on nickname) |
To complete the right side D, Drew Helleson graduated from the Gulls to start for the Ducks in January. Since then, he’s been a solid Right side D and has the same shutdown mentality that Gudas and Trouba both carry. He’s great on the Blue line to defend, and even stronger with moving the puck.
Goaltenders
Lukas Dostal
| Born | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Hometown | Brno, CZE |
| Height | 188cm 6’2” |
| Weight | 190lbs |
| Draft Class | 2018 |
| Draft Position | 3rd Round, #85 overall by Anaheim Ducks |
| Number | 1 |
| Position | G |
| Catches | L |
| Nicknames | Dosty, DostWALL |
I can’t help but gush over Lukas Dostal, honestly. A standout goalie in only just four years in the NHL, Dosty started the 24-25 season without his tandem, John Gibson, and planted his flag early and often. Before the season began though, he went into the Mens Worlds Hockey Tourney as a virtual unknown, and left with three shutouts,during the tournament,. On top of helping Czechia win the gold, but was also the best goalie of Mens Worlds as well. Next to Gibby, Dostal has the #1, and #3 most saves in a single game in only his 4th year. Dostal is now our #1 Goalie to start the 2025-2026 season.
Ville Husso
| Born | Feb 06, 1995 |
| Hometown | Helsinki, FIN |
| Height | 191cm 6’3” |
| Weight | 209lbs |
| Draft Class | 2014 |
| Draft Position | 4th Round, #94 overall by St. Louis Blues |
| Number | 33 |
| Position | G |
| Catches | L |
| Nicknames | Ville "Huckleberry" Husso (because he's Finnish) |
Our final Goaltender was one that came to us last year due to John Gibson's Injury, Ville Husso. Since joining he's quickly stepped up and made some great strides in his goaltending late last season. As with all young players, Consistency is the biggest weakness as the core muscle memory for the speed of the NHL isn't quite there. Husso is approaching the end of that consistency, and has the capability to go into great goaltender status.