The Ducks have announced their opening roster for the 2026-27 season. Anaheim’s roster includes 12 Ducks draft selections, eight free agent signings and five trade acquisitions, in addition to 19 players who played for Anaheim last season in the regular season or Stanley Cup Playoffs. The roster features 16 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders.
Anaheim’s season-opening roster features five of the club’s first-round picks, one each from the last five drafts: Nikita Klepov (15th overall in 2026), Roger McQueen (10th overall in 2025), Beckett Sennecke (third overall in 2024), Leo Carlsson (second overall in 2023), Pavel Mintyukov (10th overall in 2022). Additionally, three other first-round selections make up the roster, including Cutter Gauthier (fifth overall by Philadelphia in 2022), Ryan Poehling (25th overall by Montreal in 2017) and Mikael Granlund (ninth overall by Minnesota in 2010).
Three free agent signings by the Ducks this offseason highlight the roster, including left wing AJ Greer, left wing Jeff Malott and defenseman Nick Jensen.
Anaheim’s roster includes seven players 22 and under: Klepov (18), McQueen (19), Sennecke (20), Carlsson (21), Gauthier (22), Tristan Luneau (22) and Mintyukov (22).
Troy Terry (hip surgery) was placed on the non-injured list and defenseman Ian Moore was placed on injured reserve.
Anaheim begins its 2026-27 regular season on the road on Friday, October 2 at the Vegas Golden Knights (7 p.m. PT, watch: Prime Video or FOX Los Angeles + (channel 13 KCOP); listen: Ducks Stream). The Ducks host their home opener on Sunday, October 4 against the Florida Panthers at the Honda Center at 5 p.m. PT (Watch: Prime Video or FOX Los Angeles + (channel 13 KCOP); Listen: Ducks Stream).
Before finalizing the club’s season-opening roster, defenseman Travis Mitchell and goaltender Laurent Brossoit were assigned to the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s primary developmental affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).
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