The Anaheim Ducks had a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline period, as was expected given their current roster construction and their position in the standings during the month leading up to the deadline.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Silence was the story of the Anaheim Ducks’ trade deadline day. That may be disappointing when you’re eager to see some action and were hoping they’d collect quality assets for players who don’t have futures with the club or, better yet, add another key piece or two to beef up for a playoff run.

The Anaheim Ducks are striving to end their seven-year playoff drought, with their last postseason appearance dating back to the 2017-18 NHL season. While their playoff odds remain slim, General Manager Pat Verbeek made calculated moves at the 2025 NHL trade deadline to position the team for future success while maintaining hope for a late-season surge.

How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.