Mikael Granlund named Anaheim Ducks' captain
Mikael Granlund is the Anaheim Ducks’ new captain. The Ducks have chosen the veteran NHL forward as the 10th captain in franchise history. The Finnish center replaces defenseman Radko Gudas, who was traded to Florida during the summer after two seasons as Anaheim’s captain. Anaheim also named four alternate captains, with rising stars Leo Carlsson and Jackson LaCombe joining Troy Terry and Alex Killorn.
The 34-year-old Granlund is taking the top leadership spot as he heads into his second season with the Ducks, who signed him to a three-year contract as a free agent in 2025.
Sources and context
ApnewsSource headline and summary supplied via NewsData.io. First collected by NewsJaws on 2026-09-23. This is an automated news brief, not original NewsJaws reporting. Dates reflect the source publication. Feed delays may apply.