The Anaheim Ducks are expected to be without rookie Leo Carlsson for up to six weeks due to a sprained right knee ligament. The 19-year-old player was injured during the Ducks’ 0-3 shutout loss to the Calgary Flames, with the team revealing Carlsson’s injury ahead of the 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.

Carlsson was injured after Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar fell on the forward’s side. “Weegar there was lunging, and then Leo lost his balance,” Anaheim coach Greg Cronin remarked after the Flames game. “You could see when Weegar fell on him, any sport when that happens, it’s not good.”

Despite coming across as a severe injury, Carlsson will not be required to undergo surgery. This injury comes at an inopportune time for Carlsson, with the rookie forward contributing eight goals and seven assists in 23 games so far this season. The Ducks will be looking to overturn a two-game losing streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.

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Anaheim Ducks forward Max Jones has been ruled out of action for anywhere between four to six months, the team revealed on Friday. Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the Ducks’ 3-2 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday night.

Despite having failed to add any points to his tally during the first two games of the regular season, the Ducks will be reeling from this injury setback, especially with it coming at such a turbulent time for the team. After winning two of their first three games, including a stunning 4-1 opening game victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Ducks’ defense appeared to collapse, as the team lost 5-6 to the Edmonton Oilers before being swept aside 5-1 by the Jets who were clearly out for revenge.

Ducks general manager Bob Murray released the following statement on Friday: “It’s a tough blow for Max as he made strides last season and was heading in the right direction this year as well. We hope to have him back this year and at full strength.”

Jones has scored 28 points in his 137 game career thus far while tallying 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games for the Ducks last season.

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The Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils made a big splash in the NHL with an interesting trade they did on Thursday. The Ducks sent defenseman Sami Vatanen and a conditional draft pick to the Devils in exchange for forward Adam Henrique, forward Joseph Blandisi and a 2018 third-round pick.

After getting as far as the Western Conference finals last season, the Ducks have struggled so far, mostly due to injuries. Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, and Rickard Rakell are sidelined, while the team is missing the services of forward Patrick Eaves as well. The Ducks are now hoping that Henrique can fill in since their return, and also be useful afterward due to his versatility. The team currently has 27th ranked offense in the league and sits in the sixth position of the Pacific Division.

The player, on the other hand, was caught by surprise with the trade.

“It wasn’t something I was expecting,” – said Henrique after the trade. “With everything going on in Anaheim with the injuries, it just makes sense. I think the Devils have obviously been looking for a defenseman, and I think everything kind of came together the last day or two here.”

Henrique played 455 times for the Devils during his career and scored 123 goals while adding 133 assists. In 24 games of 2017–18 season, he contributed four goals and 10 assists.

The Devils, on the other hand, will increase their defensive depth with the addition of Sami Vatanen. He previously played in 280 regular season games in addition to 40 playoff appearances for the Ducks and contributed 38 points and 110 assists.

“In acquiring Sami, we bring on a right shot, top-four defenseman who can play in all situations,” – the Devils general manager Ray Shero said. “This move also gives us contract certainty on the back end for the next two-plus years.”

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The Anaheim Ducks are expected to be without rookie Leo Carlsson for up to six weeks due to a sprained right knee ligament. The 19-year-old player was injured during the Ducks’ 0-3 shutout loss to the Calgary Flames, with the team revealing Carlsson’s injury ahead of the 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.

Carlsson was injured after Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar fell on the forward’s side. “Weegar there was lunging, and then Leo lost his balance,” Anaheim coach Greg Cronin remarked after the Flames game. “You could see when Weegar fell on him, any sport when that happens, it’s not good.”

Despite coming across as a severe injury, Carlsson will not be required to undergo surgery. This injury comes at an inopportune time for Carlsson, with the rookie forward contributing eight goals and seven assists in 23 games so far this season. The Ducks will be looking to overturn a two-game losing streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.

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Anaheim Ducks forward Max Jones has been ruled out of action for anywhere between four to six months, the team revealed on Friday. Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle during the Ducks’ 3-2 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday night.

Despite having failed to add any points to his tally during the first two games of the regular season, the Ducks will be reeling from this injury setback, especially with it coming at such a turbulent time for the team. After winning two of their first three games, including a stunning 4-1 opening game victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Ducks’ defense appeared to collapse, as the team lost 5-6 to the Edmonton Oilers before being swept aside 5-1 by the Jets who were clearly out for revenge.

Ducks general manager Bob Murray released the following statement on Friday: “It’s a tough blow for Max as he made strides last season and was heading in the right direction this year as well. We hope to have him back this year and at full strength.”

Jones has scored 28 points in his 137 game career thus far while tallying 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 46 games for the Ducks last season.

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The Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils made a big splash in the NHL with an interesting trade they did on Thursday. The Ducks sent defenseman Sami Vatanen and a conditional draft pick to the Devils in exchange for forward Adam Henrique, forward Joseph Blandisi and a 2018 third-round pick.

After getting as far as the Western Conference finals last season, the Ducks have struggled so far, mostly due to injuries. Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, and Rickard Rakell are sidelined, while the team is missing the services of forward Patrick Eaves as well. The Ducks are now hoping that Henrique can fill in since their return, and also be useful afterward due to his versatility. The team currently has 27th ranked offense in the league and sits in the sixth position of the Pacific Division.

The player, on the other hand, was caught by surprise with the trade.

“It wasn’t something I was expecting,” – said Henrique after the trade. “With everything going on in Anaheim with the injuries, it just makes sense. I think the Devils have obviously been looking for a defenseman, and I think everything kind of came together the last day or two here.”

Henrique played 455 times for the Devils during his career and scored 123 goals while adding 133 assists. In 24 games of 2017–18 season, he contributed four goals and 10 assists.

The Devils, on the other hand, will increase their defensive depth with the addition of Sami Vatanen. He previously played in 280 regular season games in addition to 40 playoff appearances for the Ducks and contributed 38 points and 110 assists.

“In acquiring Sami, we bring on a right shot, top-four defenseman who can play in all situations,” – the Devils general manager Ray Shero said. “This move also gives us contract certainty on the back end for the next two-plus years.”

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