With the 2026-27 preseason nearly over, the Ducks named Mikael Granlund as the franchise's 10th captain. Training camp and preseason ensue, position battles heat up, and the team signs center Tim Washe to a four-year contract extension. Derek and Patrick discuss every aspect of the last week in Anaheim Ducks hockey and several in the realm of the NHL.

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday that they signed third-year RFA star goalscorer Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract that carries an AAV of $13.5 million. How does this change the present and future outlook of the Ducks franchise?

Welcome to High Motor Hockey! In this pilot episode, meet Derek Lee and Patrick Present, Anaheim Ducks reporters, writers, and editors for thn.com/anaheim. They recap the offseason for the Anaheim Ducks, break down the team's decision to waive Chris Kreider, and discuss some of the NHL offseason's biggest stories.