Overview
- The Ducks announced Friday a multi-year extension for general manager Pat Verbeek and a promotion for Mike Stapleton to senior vice president and associate general manager.
- Specific terms of Verbeek’s new contract were not released by the team.
- Owners Henry and Susan Samueli praised Verbeek’s work, saying they believe he has turned Anaheim into a perennial contender.
- Anaheim sits one point out of first place in the Pacific Division with three games left and could clinch a playoff spot this weekend.
- Since taking over in 2022, Verbeek has reshaped the roster with top picks like Leo Carlsson and Beckett Sennecke and added veterans including defenseman John Carlson and coach Joel Quenneville.