Anaheim Ducks’ porous defense nearly derails playoff hopes—can Pat Verbeek fix this leaky blue line? Kyle Kjer spotlights glaring defensive lapses, from Anaheim’s 30th-ranked goals against and penalty kill struggles to key players like Drew Helleson, Pavel Mintyukov, and Radko Gudas underperforming. Lukáš Dostál shouldered a heavy load in net but faced relentless second-chance opportunities, highlighting urgent questions about goaltending depth and backup reliability with Petr Mrazek’s uncertain future.
On offense, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Troy Terry shine as comeback specialists, sparking high-scoring battles and thrilling late-game heroics. Yet, with Mason McTavish’s future unclear and Chris Kreider slumping in the postseason, Anaheim may target a top-six scoring winger and a trusted backup. Kjer breaks down who deserves extensions—like Ross Johnston and Jeffrey Viel—and which veterans may exit. Can Anaheim's young core carry the franchise, or will key roster moves define their next step?
00:00 Ducks Defense Analysis
12:22 Goaltending Performance Breakdown
20:23 Anaheim Ducks Offense Review
Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAnaheimDucks?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LO_Ducks
Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.
KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.
Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.
FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.
5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon
Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
#anaheimducks #flytogether #Ducksdefense #Ducksoffseason #Ducksgoaltending #Ducksoffense #nhlplayoffs #anaheimducksnews #anaheimducksrumors #leocarlsson #cuttergauthier #beckettsennecke #troyterry #masonmctavish #trevorzegras #NikitaNesterenko #SamColangelo #ianmoore #frankvatrano #TimWashe #jeffreyviel #rossjohnston #jansenharkins #AlexKillorn #chriskreider #drewhelleson #olenzellweger #pavelmintyukov #jacobtrouba #radkogudas #tysonhinds #johncarlson #patverbeek
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
