6 Least Improved NHL Teams After 2025 Offseason - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
Several NHL teams emerged from a quiet 2025 offseason with underwhelming roster upgrades, notably Anaheim and Edmonton, leaving lingering concerns about talent fit and goaltending.
Several changes give Ducks new hope for 2025-26 season
Anaheim Ducks added Joel Quenneville, assistants Jay Woodcroft, Ryan McGill, Andrew Brewer, goaltending coach Peter Budaj, Mikael Granlund, Chris Kreider, Ryan Poehling, Petr Mrazek.
Ducks' active offseason could fuel a jump in the standings
Anaheim improved 21 points, made major roster changes including acquiring Chris Kreider and trading Trevor Zegras and John Gibson to boost offense and playoff hopes.
One thing that Kreider said helped him realize he isn't a New York Ranger anymore was when the Anaheim Ducks shipped him a set of new equipment. The colors are black, gold and orange - not blue.