Dostal Dominates World Championship & A Defensive Draft Target for Ducks
Plus, a look at some other Ducks who competed in the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
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Ducks’ Diverse Talent Pool on Display at 2024 IIHF World Championship
May 30, 2024 by Jordan Reinhardt
With the conclusion of the 2024 IIHF World Championship over the weekend, the sun has now officially set on the hockey season for all members of the Anaheim Ducks. Six players got to play bonus hockey via the tournament: Trevor Zegras, Olen Zellweger, Isac Lundestrom, Pavol Regenda, Radko Gudas, and Lukáš Dostál, with the latter two securing a gold medal for their native Czechia in a 2-0 win over Switzerland.
Ducks’ Dostal Primed for an Increased Role in 2024-25
May 29, 2024 by Corey Abbott
Lukas Dostal displayed plenty of upside during his first full season in the NHL ranks during the 2023-24 campaign. He secured the backup role during training camp and eventually became the main starter for the Anaheim Ducks in the season’s final stretch. Dostal’s outstanding performance at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia demonstrated his readiness for an expanded role with the Ducks in 2024-25.
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Ducks 2024 NHL Draft Targets: Anton Silayev
May 25, 2024 by Charlie Hiller
In a little over a month, all 32 NHL teams will gather in Las Vegas for the 2024 Entry Draft. The Anaheim Ducks have the third pick in this year’s draft, where they will have a choice between a few high-end prospects. Despite the high pick, it’s difficult to gauge who will be available — the San Jose Sharks will presumably select Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick, but the Chicago Blackhawks will be on the clock next with the draft’s first real decision.