These Anaheim Ducks players are under the most pressure for the 2026-27 season

Writer Ethan McGarvey outlines the ten Anaheim Ducks players facing the most pressure ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. The list highlights key roster changes, including Drew Helleson being placed on injured reserve and Tristan Luneau being recalled to Anaheim. The analysis focuses on players who are either the team's top performers or are facing critical, high-stakes seasons.

McGarvey ranks center Leo Carlsson as the player under the most pressure due to his status as the team's top center and his high-priced contract. Other notable players on the list include Cutter Gauthier, who is coming off a 41-goal season, and goaltender Lukas Dostal, who is looking to bounce back from a statistically difficult year.