E1228 - CRITICAL CHOICE: Ducks Must SELECT Next Captain—Will Leo Carlsson or Cutter Gauthier LEAD Anaheim?

Anaheim Ducks fans brace for a franchise-defining decision: Who should wear the captain’s “C” as a new era dawns in Orange County? Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier headline the conversation, with Kyle Kjer breaking down their leadership styles, on-ice impact, and unique personalities. Is Carlsson’s poised, pass-first playmaking enough, or does Gauthier’s physical, no-nonsense edge better fit the Ducks’ captaincy mold? 

Contract negotiations take center stage as projections for Carlsson, Gauthier, and key role players fuel speculation about Anaheim’s future core. Kyle Kjer analyzes potential long-term deals, the team’s evolving salary cap strategy, and key...