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The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) goes into effect today for the NHL and NHL Players' Association and runs through the next 4 years. Alexis Downie breaks down all of the changes with the CBA and how it impacts the league.

The Anaheim Ducks announced the 2026-27 Promotional Schedule last week. Alexis Downie discusses all of the biggest theme nights and giveaways for this upcoming season. Downie also dives into important games both home and away for the team.

The Anaheim Ducks signed AJ Greer to a four-year contract back on July 1st after acquiring his rights via trade with Florida. The forward joined Alexis Downie to talk about the process and what he's looking forward to in joining Anaheim.

The Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a two-year contract during the opening day of NHL free agency. Jensen joins Alexis Downie to share his excitement in moving to West Coast hockey in Anaheim, playing with a (MUCH) younger d-core and being just down the street from Disneyland.

The Anaheim Ducks signed left wing Jeff Malott to a three-year contract back on July 1st when NHL free agency began. Malott joins Alexis Downie to share his excitement in joining the organization and talk about the role he wants to have with the team. Malott also discusses his career journey.

It's a monumental day for the Anaheim Ducks organization as the team has matched a 5-year offer sheet to Leo Carlsson that will keep the topline center in Anaheim through the 2030-31 campaign. Carlsson joined Alexis Downie to share what it means to him to stay with the Ducks and the legacy he wants to create here in Orange County.

The Anaheim Ducks Development Camp has completed with a lot of new faces this year. Alexis Downie was on-site to chat with a number of Ducks prospects including Herman Traff (4:39), Gleb Peshkov (7:07), Noah Kosick (9:04), and Jimmy Rieber (11:41).

The 2026 NHL Draft has come to a close and the Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager Martin Madden joined Alexis Downie to recap another exciting Draft weekend from Ducks Draft HQ in Newport Beach, CA. Later we were joined by Mathis Preston (10:41), Jayden Kurtz (16:32), Rian Chudzinksi (22:52), and Eric Frossard (29:45) to discuss their exciting day joining the organization.

Round One of the 2026 NHL Draft has completed and the Anaheim Ducks made selections at both 15 and 28 via trades. General Manager Pat Verbeek sat down with Alexis Downie to discuss the three trades, in addition to, the selections of Nikita Klepov and Marcus Nordmark. Verbeek also shares his thoughts on the state of the team after moving two roster players and the approach into day two of the Draft. Later, Alexis spoke with Ducks first round selections Nikita Klepov (06:32) and Marcus Nordman (10:36) following their long awaited dream of being drafted in Buffalo, NY.

The 2026 NHL Draft takes place this week and the Anaheim Ducks have six picks in Rounds 2-7. Alexis Downie takes a trip down memory lane in this Ducks Draft Rewind chatting with three Ducks prospects to recount their draft days. Roger McQueen (3:20), Damian Clara (12:30) and Tarin Smith (21:12) each share their story and updates on where they're at now with their development.