2009–10 Anaheim Ducks season
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The 2009–10
Anaheim Ducks
season
was the 17th
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.
The Ducks first game of the season was held at home, on October 3, 2009, against the Sharks
. The season began with high hopes, but ended with disappointment for its fans and players, as the Ducks failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2003–04.
and Ryan Dingle
to the Philadelphia Flyers
for Joffrey Lupul
, Luca Sbisa
, two first-round draft picks and a conditional third-round pick. The Ducks then traded the Flyers' first-round pick for a later first-round pick and a second-round pick. The trades were the first in a series of 16 trades made by the Ducks in the 2009–10 season. The club signed former Montreal Canadiens
captain Saku Koivu
as a free agent, while Francois Beauchemin
and Rob Niedermayer
left the Ducks for other teams.
and the club reached the .500 mark in January. The team was not able to catch up in the standings despite improved play in the second half. Nearing the trade deadline, manager Bob Murray traded Giguere to the Toronto Maple Leafs
, and made several trades at the deadline.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Ducks. Stats reflect time with Ducks only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2009–10 season.
in Montreal, Quebec
.
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2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the 17th
Anaheim Ducks seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Anaheim Ducks. This list documents the records and playoff results for all season the Ducks have completed since their inception in 1993....
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.
The Ducks first game of the season was held at home, on October 3, 2009, against the Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. The season began with high hopes, but ended with disappointment for its fans and players, as the Ducks failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2003–04.
2009 Offseason
The Ducks made a major trade at the Entry Draft on June 26, 2009, trading Chris ProngerChris Pronger
Christopher Robert Pronger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Originally selected 2nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Pronger has played for Hartford, the St...
and Ryan Dingle
Ryan Dingle
Ryan Dingle is an American professional ice hockey left winger who plays for SG Cortina of the Italian Serie A.-Playing career:Prior to his pro career, Dingle won an NCAA Championship in 2005 with the University of Denver....
to the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Joffrey Lupul
Joffrey Lupul
Joffrey Douglas Sheldon Lupul is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, Luca Sbisa
Luca Sbisa
Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Early life:...
, two first-round draft picks and a conditional third-round pick. The Ducks then traded the Flyers' first-round pick for a later first-round pick and a second-round pick. The trades were the first in a series of 16 trades made by the Ducks in the 2009–10 season. The club signed former Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
captain Saku Koivu
Saku Koivu
Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga...
as a free agent, while Francois Beauchemin
François Beauchemin
François Beauchemin is a French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a member of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League, his second tenure with the organization.-Playing career:...
and Rob Niedermayer
Rob Niedermayer
Robert W. Niedermayer, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Lugano of the National League A in Switzerland. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres...
left the Ducks for other teams.
Regular season
The Ducks started the season poorly, playing under .500 for the first month. The team's top goalie, J. S. Giguere struggled, not winning a game until November 23. The Ducks increasingly played Jonas HillerJonas Hiller
Jonas Hiller is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and the club reached the .500 mark in January. The team was not able to catch up in the standings despite improved play in the second half. Nearing the trade deadline, manager Bob Murray traded Giguere to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and made several trades at the deadline.
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Regular season
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Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; GS = Games Started; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | ||||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | GS | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 59 | 58 | 3338 | 30 | 23 | 4 | 152 | 2.73 | 1860 | .918 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 20 | 17 | 1108 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 58 | 3.14 | 580 | .900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| † | 10 | 7 | 521 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 2.76 | 288 | .917 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Ducks. Stats reflect time with Ducks only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Jonas Hiller Jonas Hiller Jonas Hiller is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | January 11, 2010 |
| Teemu Selanne Teemu Selänne Teemu Ilmari Selänne nicknamed "The Finnish Flash" is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . An offensive player known for his skill and speed, Selanne has led the NHL in goal-scoring three times and has been named to... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | March 22, 2010 |
| Saku Koivu Saku Koivu Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | April 5, 2010 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| 300th NHL Game | October 8, 2009 (vs. Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... ) |
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| 200th NHL Point | October 10, 2009 (vs. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
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| 600th NHL Goal | March 21, 2010 (vs. Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... ) |
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| 602nd NHL Goal (Highest scoring Finnish player in NHL History) |
March 31, 2010 (vs. Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... ) |
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Transactions
The Ducks have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2009 | To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Chris Pronger Chris Pronger Christopher Robert Pronger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Originally selected 2nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Pronger has played for Hartford, the St... Ryan Dingle Ryan Dingle Ryan Dingle is an American professional ice hockey left winger who plays for SG Cortina of the Italian Serie A.-Playing career:Prior to his pro career, Dingle won an NCAA Championship in 2005 with the University of Denver.... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Douglas Sheldon Lupul is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... 1st-round pick (#21 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... 1st-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... conditional 3rd-round pick in 2010 or 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| June 26, 2009 | To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 1st-round pick (#21 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 1st-round pick (#26 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... 2nd-round pick (#37 overall) in 2009 |
| August 10, 2009 | To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... conditional pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Justin Pogge Justin Pogge Justin Pogge is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. The Pirates are the top affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes... |
| August 13, 2009 | To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Drew Miller Drew Miller Andrew Miller is an American professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .... 3rd round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Evgenyevich Artyukhin is a Russian professional hockey player.-Playing career:After spending most of the 2005–06 season with the Lightning, Artyukin left for Russia after contract negotiations soured with Tampa Bay.... |
| September 4, 2009 | To Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Jason Bailey Jason Bailey (ice hockey) -International:-External links:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Shawn Weller Shawn Weller Shawn Weller is a professional ice hockey left winger playing for the St. John's Ice Caps of the American Hockey League... |
| September 24, 2009 | To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the ZSC Lions of National League A.-Playing career:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Future Considerations |
| December 2, 2009 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... 4th round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Kyle Chipchura Kyle Chipchura Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.-Early life:Chipchura was... |
| January 31, 2010 | To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Jean-Sebastian Giguere |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Jason Blake Vesa Toskala Vesa Toskala Vesa Tapani Toskala is a professional ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for Ilves.-Early career:Toskala was selected by San Jose in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft . The Sharks also took fellow Finn Miikka Kiprusoff in the fifth round... |
| March 1, 2010 | To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Artyukhin Evgeny Evgenyevich Artyukhin is a Russian professional hockey player.-Playing career:After spending most of the 2005–06 season with the Lightning, Artyukin left for Russia after contract negotiations soured with Tampa Bay.... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Nathan Oystrick Nathan Oystrick Nathan Oystrick is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Conditional draft pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| March 2, 2010 | To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Conditional 4th-round draft pick |
| March 2, 2010 | To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Nick Boynton Nick Boynton Nicholas Carl Boynton is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent.-Playing career:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Future Considerations |
| March 3, 2010 | To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... Justin Pogge Justin Pogge Justin Pogge is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. The Pirates are the top affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes... Conditional 4th-round draft pick |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Aaron Ward |
| March 3, 2010 | To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... Vesa Toskala Vesa Toskala Vesa Tapani Toskala is a professional ice hockey goaltender, currently playing for Ilves.-Early career:Toskala was selected by San Jose in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft . The Sharks also took fellow Finn Miikka Kiprusoff in the fifth round... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Curtis McElhinney Curtis McElhinney Robert Curtis McElhinney is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. McElhinney was a sixth-round selection of the Flames, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 7th-round draft pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Joey MacDonald Joey MacDonald Joseph MacDonald is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender in the Detroit Red Wings organization who currently plays with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League . He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, and the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .... 6th-round draft pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Lubomir Visnovsky Lubomír Višnovský Ľubomír Višňovský is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... 6th-round draft pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Dan Sexton Dan Sexton Dan Sexton is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks.-Playing career:... |
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State... |
2 year, $1.5 million, entry-level contract |
| Saku Koivu Saku Koivu Saku Antero Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1995–96 after three seasons with TPS of the Finnish SM-liiga... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year, $3.25 million |
| Nick Boynton Nick Boynton Nicholas Carl Boynton is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent.-Playing career:... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
1 year, $1.5 million |
| Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the ZSC Lions of National League A.-Playing career:... |
Ufa Salavat Yulayev | 1 year |
| Steve Eminger Steve Eminger Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
2 years |
| Jake Newton Jake Newton (ice hockey) Jake Newton is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League as a prospect within the Colorado Avalanche organization of the National Hockey League... |
Northeastern University | 3 year entry-level contract |
| Rob Bordson Rob Bordson Robert Bordson is an American professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Trenton Titans of the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | 2 year entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Francois Beauchemin François Beauchemin François Beauchemin is a French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a member of the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League, his second tenure with the organization.-Playing career:... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $11.4 million |
| Rob Niedermayer Rob Niedermayer Robert W. Niedermayer, Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HC Lugano of the National League A in Switzerland. He also played for the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1 million |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett is a ice hockey centre for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Undrafted, Ebbett played collegiate hockey with the University of Michigan of the CCHA. After captaining the Wolverines in his senior year, Ebbett was signed as a free agent by the Ottawa... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
October 17, 2009 |
| Erik Christensen Erik Christensen Erik Christensen is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
December 2, 2009 |
Lost via Retirement
| Player |
| Bret Hedican Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican is a retired American professional ice hockey player and a two-time US Olympian.-Playing career:Hedican was drafted 198th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican made his NHL debut in the 1991–92 season with... |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Mike Brown | 2 years |
| Troy Bodie Troy Bodie Troy Bodie is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks-Playing career:... |
2 years |
| Erik Christensen Erik Christensen Erik Christensen is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Scott Niedermayer Scott Niedermayer Scott Niedermayer is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for two teams: the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks. Niedermayer was known for his skating stride, and ability for leading or joining the offensive rush... |
1 year, $6 million |
| Brian Salcido Brian Salcido Brian Michael Salcido is an American professional ice hockey player. He is a member of the Anaheim Ducks organization of the National Hockey League. He is the 23rd California-born hockey player in the NHL and first born and developed player from southern California to play for the Ducks... |
1 year |
| Todd Marchant Todd Marchant Todd Marchant is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League . He played nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and almost six seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, along with just over a season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and a game with the... |
2 years, $2.25 million |
| James Wisniewski James Wisniewski James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $2.75 million |
| Nicolas Deschamps Nicolas Deschamps (ice hockey) Nicolas Deschamps is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League . Deschamp made his professional debut in 2009 when he appeared in two games for the Iowa Chops of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:Deschamps was a second round pick, 35th overall,... |
3 year entry level contract |
| Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year contract extension |
| Brett Festerling Brett Festerling Brett Festerling is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays in the Winnipeg Jets organization.-Playing career:... |
2 years |
| Jonas Hiller Jonas Hiller Jonas Hiller is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
4 years, $18 million contract extension |
| Nick Bonino Nick Bonino Nick Bonino is an American professional ice hockey Center currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks.-Playing career:Bonino began his high school career at Farmington High School in Connecticut, where he amassed 91 points in 24 games as a junior and led the school to its first state championship... |
2 year entry-level contract |
| Mat Clark Mat Clark Mat Clark is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League... |
3 year entry-level contract |
| Peter Holland Peter Holland (ice hockey) Peter Holland is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player who was drafted in the 1st round by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Holland plays with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.... |
3 year entry-level contract |
Draft picks
The Ducks picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 15 | Peter Holland Peter Holland (ice hockey) Peter Holland is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player who was drafted in the 1st round by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Holland plays with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.... |
(C) | Guelph Storm Guelph Storm The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 1 | 26 (from San Jose via Tampa Bay, Ottawa, NY Islanders, and Columbus) | Kyle Palmieri Kyle Palmieri Kyle Charles Palmieri is an American ice hockey right winger/center who currently plays for the Syracuse Crunch, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.-Playing career:... |
(C/RW) | (U.S. National U18 Team) (National Team Development Program) | |
| 2 | 37 (from Toronto via NY Islanders and Columbus) | Mat Clark Mat Clark Mat Clark is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League... |
(D) | Brampton Battalion Brampton Battalion The Brampton Battalion are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Brampton, Ontario and started playing in 1998.-History:The Brampton Battalion were granted an expansion franchise on December 3, 1996... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 76 | Igor Bobkov Igor Bobkov Igor Bobkov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League, under contract to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
(G) | Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk is a professional ice hockey team based in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. They are members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League... (Russian Hockey First League) |
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| 4 | 106 | Sami Vatanen Sami Vatanen Sami Vatanen is a Finnish ice hockey defenseman. Being part of the national junior teams, and captaining the team in the 2009 U18 World Championship.... |
(D) | Jyp JYP JYP is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Jyväskylä, Finland, at the Synergia-areena.-Team history:JYP was founded in 1977 under the name JyP HT, having been until then the ice hockey section of the sports club Jyväskylän Palloilijat. The current full name of the club is JYP Jyväskylä... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 5 | 136 | Radoslav Illo | (F) | Tri-City Storm Tri-City Storm The Tri-City Storm is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League .-History:Following the worst single season record by the team, it was announced that head coach Tom Rudrud was informed that he would not remain as the Storm head coach... (United States Hockey League United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 6 | 166 | Scott Valentine | (D) | Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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Roster
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Other Anaheim–based teams in 2009–10
- Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
(Angel Stadium of AnaheimAngel Stadium of AnaheimAngel Stadium of Anaheim is a modern-style ballpark located in Anaheim, California. It is the home ballpark to Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of the American League, and was previously home to the NFL's Los Angeles Rams...
)- 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim seasonThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2009 season is the franchise's 49th season. The Angels began the season as the two-time defending American League West division champions....
- 2010 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season2010 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim seasonThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim' 2010 season is the franchise's 50th season and 45th in Anaheim. The Angels began this season as the three-time defending American League West division champions...
- 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season