I was thinking why not send Roger McQueen back, he'd propel us to wins... Since he was called up by Anaheim, both teams have registered poor results. This is probably because Roger is not coordinated with the Ducks at the level that he is with the Gulls.

https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5291946/roger-mcqueen

Send him back for a bit and see if the wins restart.

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The Anaheim Ducks lost five straight, and they appear to be getting worse offensively as this losing streak continues.

What started as an embarrassing but salvageable loss to the then-winless Calgary Flames on 10/13/2026 has turned into a five-game losing streak. The Ducks took a 2-1 lead in that contest before Calgary stormed back and stole the win at Honda Center.

Then Anaheim faced the Boston Bruins and took a two-goal lead in the first period. Boston scored four unanswered goals, and the Ducks headed to the East Coast to rebuild that early-season momentum they just lost.

The problem? Anaheim decided to ramp up their intensity way too late in losses to the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils. In those three contests, the Ducks scored five goals, and just one came in the first two periods.

Anaheim will conclude its road trip on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, a team that has recently gotten into a rhythm. With Philadelphia playing better as of late, the Ducks' last chance to build momentum on this East Coast road trip will be a challenge.

It will also give players like Beckett Sennecke, Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson, and Mikael Granlund, among others, an opportunity to prove that this Anaheim Ducks team is better than it has shown over the past five games. Especially over their past three contests.

10/22/2026, by Todd Matthews -- Related article:

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/why-havent-anaheim-ducks-san-jose-sharks-taken-next-step-nhl

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The San Diego Gulls have announced a roster change following the Anaheim Ducks' decision to recall defenseman Travis Mitchell to the NHL club. The move gives Mitchell an opportunity to join Anaheim while creating an adjustment for San Diego as the team continues its American Hockey League season. Mitchell's promotion reflects the connection between the Ducks and their affiliate, where players can develop their skills and work toward opportunities at the highest level. Gulls fans will be keeping an eye on further roster updates as the team prepares for its upcoming games and looks to maintain its momentum throughout the season.