The NHL salary cap is a complex beast, and every team has to navigate its restrictions carefully. The Anaheim Ducks are no exception, and their salary cap situation directly impacts their ability to sign players, make trades, and build a competitive roster.
On this page, we’ll dive deep into the Anaheim Ducks salary cap. We’ll cover:
- Current cap situation: How much cap space do the Ducks have?
- Key player salaries: Who are the Ducks’ highest-paid players?
- Cap implications: What impact does the Ducks’ cap situation have on their roster decisions?
- Future outlook: How the Ducks’ salary cap might look in the coming seasons
Ducks Cap Space and Player Salaries
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As of right now, the Anaheim Ducks have a certain amount of cap space which affords them some flexibility. However, salaries like Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry, and others eat into a large portion of that cap space. The team will need to be mindful of future contracts and potential free-agent signings to stay cap compliant.
Maximizing the Anaheim Ducks Salary Cap
The Ducks front office faces the challenge of crafting a winning team while operating within the limits of the salary cap. This necessitates smart contract negotiations, savvy trades, and careful consideration of potential free-agent targets. Strategies like buyouts and the use of Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) could offer the Ducks additional avenues for managing their cap space.
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Anaheim Ducks Salary Cap – Ducks Cap Space
Anaheim Ducks
| Forwards | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTMason McTavish | C | 23 | – | $7,000,000 |
| Troy Terry IR | RW | 28 | M-NTC | $7,000,000 |
| TRADEChris Kreider | LW | 34 | NMC | $6,500,000 |
| Alex Killorn | LW | 36 | M-NTC | $6,250,000 |
| Ryan Strome IR | C | 32 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 |
| SIGNEDMikael Granlund | C | 33 | UFA | $4,500,000 |
| Frank Vatrano IR | RW | 31 | M-NTC | $3,650,000 |
| Isac Lundestrom | C | 26 | RFA | $2,500,000 |
| TRADERyan Poehling | C | 27 | RFA | $2,200,000 |
| Brett Leason | RW | 26 | – | $1,100,000 |
| Leo Carlsson IR | C | 21 | ELC | $950,000 |
| Cutter Gauthier | LW | 22 | ELC | $950,000 |
| Beckett Sennecke | RW | 19 | ELC | $950,000 |
| TOTAL FORWARDS | $48,550,000 | |||
| Defense | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
| TRADEJacob Trouba IR | RD | 31 | M-NTC | $8,000,000 |
| EXTJackson LaCombe | LD | 25 | – | $6,000,000 |
| Radko Gudas IR | RD | 35 | M-NTC | $4,000,000 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | LD | 22 | ELC | $918,333 |
| Tristan Luneau | RD | 22 | ELC | $865,000 |
| Olen Zellweger | LD | 22 | ELC | $844,167 |
| Drew Helleson | RD | 24 | RFA | $775,000 |
| TOTAL DEFENSE | $21,402,500 | |||
| Goaltenders | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
| TRADEPetr Mrazek IR | G | 33 | UFA | $4,250,000 |
| Lukas Dostal | G | 25 | RFA | $2,800,000 |
| Ville Husso | G | 31 | UFA | $775,000 |
| TOTAL GOALIES | $7,825,000 | |||
| Dead Cap / Buyouts | ||||
| Player | Type | Notes | Cost | |
| Rodwin Dionicio | Term. | Mutual Termination | $0 | |
| TOTAL DEAD CAP | $0 | |||
2025-26 Trade Log & Major Moves
| June 28 | IN: Petr Mrazek (G), Picks | OUT: John Gibson (G) (Traded to DET) |
| June 23 | IN: Ryan Poehling (C), Picks | OUT: Trevor Zegras (C) (Traded to PHI) |
| June 12 | IN: Chris Kreider (LW) | OUT: Carey Terrance, 2025 3rd Rd Pick (Traded to NYR) |
| Offseason | IN: Jacob Trouba (RD) | VIA: Trade Acquisition |
| July 1 | IN: Mikael Granlund (C) | VIA: Free Agency (3 Years) |
| Sept 27 | IN: Mason McTavish (C) | VIA: Extension (6 Years, $42M) |