When the Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran forward, Patrick Eaves, from the Dallas Stars near the end of the 2016-17 season, his relocation to Orange County was met with much excitement. The 32-year-old bearded winger was having the best season of his career, at a point where most players begin their journey on the downward slope of regression.
With the hopes of a playoff berth on the horizon, the Anaheim Ducks had high hopes that adding Eaves to their lineup would add a scoring punch. He did not disappoint, scoring 11 goals, with an added 3 helpers, in 20 games.