Anaheim Ducks: Unofficial fan’s guide to the 2018 offseason

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 29: Wild Wing, the mascot for the Anaheim Ducks gives a thumbs up during the first period of a game against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center on December 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 29: Wild Wing, the mascot for the Anaheim Ducks gives a thumbs up during the first period of a game against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center on December 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 16: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with teammates Ryan Getzlaf #15, Adam Henrique #14, Corey Perry #10 and Brandon Montour #26 after Rakell scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA – APRIL 16: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with teammates Ryan Getzlaf #15, Adam Henrique #14, Corey Perry #10 and Brandon Montour #26 after Rakell scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks are in the middle of an extended summer, but it’s not a rest period. Chris Bushell has the unofficial fans guide to a busy offseason for the Ducks organization.

The calendar is just over a week away from flipping to June. That marks the second month of a long summer without Anaheim Ducks hockey. Watching the playoffs on TV isn’t where the team wants to be or the fans want them to be either.

This summer will bring with it new opportunities and a clean slate heading into 2018-19. The Ducks have plenty of work to do this off-season. Pucks of a Feather has you covered every step of the way. This will be your unofficial guide to this summer’s upcoming events.

2018 Entry Draft (June 22-23)

The National Hockey League descends upon Dallas, Texas in a little over four weeks for the annual entry draft. Over the past few years, Anaheim has made some great selections. They are players expected to make an impact on the team next season.

At pick #23, the Ducks can find some great value and begin to re-stock the prospect pool. Many of the current touted prospects will find themselves in SoCal next season. It remains to be seen who will be in Anaheim or San Diego, but they will be in SoCal none the less.

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