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New Leadership Has Ducks Fans Thinking 7-Year Playoff Drought Might End

In the offseason, Anaheim hired head coach Joel Quenneville, who has the second-most wins in NHL history.
New Leadership Has Ducks Fans Thinking 7-Year Playoff Drought Might End
Head coach Joel Quenneville of the Anaheim Ducks looks on against the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago on Nov. 30, 2025. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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Leadership makes a world of a difference.

Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli has his team back in contention for the NHL’s Stanley Cup championship. With deep pockets, and giving fifth-year general manager Pat Verbeek the green light to spend on players, Samueli has brought a positive vibe to Honda Center this season.
Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.