High Motor Hockey

After a tough stretch of games, the Ducks defeat four consecutive Canadian opponents, led by a potent power play and production from their stars. Derek Lee and Patrick Present recap games, discuss roster moves, injuries, and goaltending performances from the last week in Anaheim Ducks hockey.1:15 Recapping the OTT game and its lead-up3:46 Judd Caulfield praise6:56 A.J. Greer injury9:39 Nico Myatovic call-up and NHL debut13:46 Ducks' power play on fire20:16 Recapping the VAN and EDM games26:06 Reaction to Helleson hit on McDavid32:48 Mintyukov back on the right track?36:06 Recapping the CGY game50:06 Previewing the PIT and NSH games56:33 Hometown Remix jersey opinions1:04:05 Listeners Q&A

Just before recording, the Anaheim Ducks announced that prospect Nikita Klepov would rejoin the Saginaw Spirit for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. The announcement comes during a particularly rough stretch for the Ducks, as they've struggled defensively lately and wins have been hard to come by. Derek Lee and Patrick Present discuss all the latest in the world of the Anaheim Ducks.0:27 Klepov sent back to OHL6:26 Breakdown of the past week's games16:35 How to fix things?32:05 Goaltending analysis35:37 Ducks prospects overview49:01 Hellebuyck trade, Larkin fallout56:36 Olen Zellweger's return to Anaheim1:03:03 Listeners Q&A

The Anaheim Ducks are in an early-season skid, losing each of their last five games in regulation. Derek and Patrick discuss possible solutions to both on-ice strategy and roster construction.0:57 Recap of the past week's games and what's going wrong17:06 Thoughts on McQueen and Klepov's play20:46 Fourth line stands out in Jersey, how to generate more offensively?28:36 LaCombe carries as much responsibility as Carlsson/Gauthier32:35 Discussing the rest of the young blue line37:35 Special teams going cold41:59 Goaltending discussion46:28 Hometown Remix jersey tease49:40 Matthew Schaefer is very good54:26 Hellebuyck/Larkin discussion58:15 Attendance down around the league due to pricing1:03:00 Listener Q&A

The Ducks went 2-1-0 in their last week of games, but lost a pair of centers (Ryan Poehling and Mikael Granlund) to injury in the process. They'll be replaced by much younger options, as the Ducks hope to hold on to a playoff spot early in the season.1:22 Recap of the past week's games5:49 Ryan Poehling injury and long-term impact9:03 McQueen's debut and potential impact14:13 Thoughts on recent line combinations20:41 What's the plan for Klepov?29:35 Mikael Granlund's injury and Cutter Gauthier at center40:31 Thoughts on the blue line49:26 Thoughts on goaltending54:03 Previewing the upcoming week's slate57:48 Mason McTavish and how much a change of scenery can help1:03:04 The Flyers' poor start1:09:01 Discussing major injuries around the NHL1:12:34 VGK's sell-out streak ending1:16:23 Listeners Q&A

Derek and Patrick discuss Tristan Luneau's big contract extension, the Ducks' first three games of the season and more!1:08 Luneau extension7:42 Evaluation of first three games43:21 Bouchard, Sharks, Panthers, Red Wings, Ovechking retiring1:07:22 Ducks Players Goal Songs1:09:20 Listeners Q&A

The Preseason is over, and the NHL regular season is underway, with Anaheim Ducks hockey soon to follow. Derek and Patrick take a look at the projected Ducks roster as well as preview the NHL season with superlatives for several categories.1:28 Ducks roster moves and potential line combinations13:39 Hellebuyck and Dostal discussion17:52 Leo's letter to Orange Country25:11 NHL predictions (first coach/GM to be fired, breakout players, most overpaid, etc.)1:38:19 Listener Q&A

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.1:15 Mikael Granlund named captain9:27 Tim Washe contract extension15:47 Camp injuries and roster cuts23:36 Preseason player evaluation38:52 Blue line depth concerns43:43 Fantilli extension and future salary cap outlook53:56 NHL goaltending, analytics and jerseys discussion1:07:23 Listener Q&A and wrap-up

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.