How Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek JEOPARDIZED the team's long-term future this summer

How Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek JEOPARDIZED the team’s long-term future this summer

August 24, 2026



Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek jeopardized the future of the franchise with his handling of the Leo Carlsson saga this summer. On today’s show, new host Kyle Clements digs into why Verbeek’s stubbornness when negotiating with his best players could set the Ducks’ rebuild up for long term failure. Next, Kyle talks about what the reasonable expectations should be for the team this season. And to wrap up, Kyle discusses why it’s put up or shut up time for Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal.

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  9. Welcome, the last guy was unwatchable, havent watched in a long time. As to the video. I still think Cutter is the better player over Leo. Verbeek really screwed this one up.

  11. Love ur video but u gotta do more research before forming ur opinion cuz Verbeek was trying to sign him for over a year and Carlssons camp refused to negotiate. Gauthier is doing the same thing but he likely won’t get offer cheated next year cuz he’s a winger but if he does take the 4 unprotected picks

  14. The floor is more than likely. They will be out of the playoffs by early March. Leo could have a down season. That's common after signing a big contract.

    The new defense will take time to develop. Luneau is good, but he needs experience.

    Terry is out half the season.

    They need to get rid of good players to afford Gauthier.

    Having the Gulls save the Ducks is the only hope.

  16. While I do think PV tried to get Leo signed earlier probably low balling in his agents eyes, it’s not necessarily his fault entirely but that doesn’t matter, it’s ultimately on the GM no matter what happens. Cutter has to be signed pre training camp and the deals to free up cap space have to be somewhat solid. Otherwise I highly doubt the ducks get in the playoffs this year.

  17. Gauthier was 11th in goal scoring and 55th in points. He can pound sand if he wants anything near Carlsson’s grotesque overpay. Cutter making that much prevents the Ducks from winning anything anyway. We will be paying them like they were McDavid and Draisaitl, and those two couldn’t do it eating up the Cap, while our guys are nowhere near that good.

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