The Anaheim Ducks are making a non-trade related move on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. They have announced that centre Ryan Poehling signs a new contract extension with the club. The contract is for four years, and will see him earn $3.75 million in average annual value. Let’s figure this thing out. Let’s go.
Poehling signs with a $3.75M AAV https://t.co/KKKTerMURA
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks Ryan Poehling Signs a Four-Year Contract Extension
Poehling is having a strong season for his first campaign in Anaheim. The 27-year-old native of Lakeville, Minnesota is having a career season. At least, he is on pace for one. He has only played three NHL seasons with more games than 2025-26, where he is currently at 54 games played. Still, his point total of 24 is not far off his career best of 31 from last year. He plays 14:35 a night, that is likewise not far off his career best, and second best overall.
Talking About Poehling’s Fit in Anaheim
He really seems to fit in on a strong Anaheim team this year. The increase in production coincides with an increase in specialty team deployment. Still, not a big power play contributor, he could reach a career high in most minutes spent on a penalty kill this season. Furthermore, he is a bit of a filler in their offensive alignment. His most regular duo of linemates includes Nikita Nesterenko and Alex Killorn. According to MoneyPuck, in nearly 73 minutes of ice time together, they have an expected goal percentage of 52.8%. Moreover, many of the Duck lines are successful in that statistic. Of line trios that have played a minimum of 70 minutes, that percentage, that is a nice number, is only the Ducks fifth-best line.
It is no wonder they are currently second in the NHL’s Pacific Division standings. It seems Poehling is full entrenched in the Ducks’ plans, and the fact they have emerged as a strong team in the division already, this team has a few promising years in the near future.
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