Unveiling the Surprising NHL Offseason Makeovers: Which Teams Are Poised to Shock the League?
3. Anaheim Ducks
Net Rating added: +15
In: Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, Petr Mrazek
Out: Trevor Zegras, Isac Lundestrom, John Gibson
The biggest addition for the Ducks is not one that the model is going to capture. It’s the new guy behind the bench: Joel Quenneville. That’s likely to be a significant tactical upgrade for the franchise, one that brings about numerous internal improvements.
Beyond that, Anaheim has also fortified its forward group with two major additions and one intriguing trade. Chris Kreider and Mikael Granlund aren’t young or without flaws, but they are both top-six caliber players who can bolster Anaheim’s attack. Those additions give young centers Mason McTavish and Leo Carlsson some actual help to work with on the wing, enough for the Ducks to start digging out from the league’s basement.
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