The Anaheim Ducks have won the Pacific Division five years in a row but did not reach the Stanley Cup Final during that span. The San Jose Sharks did, in 2016, and the Los Angeles Kings hoisted the Cup for the second time in three years in 2014. Of late, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have rejuvenated the Battle of Alberta. (Free agents are unrestricted, unless otherwise noted).
Anaheim Ducks
Notable free agents: C Nate Thompson, G Jonathan Bernier
Needs: The Ducks might look at depth defensemen while Sami Vatanen and Hampus Lindholm recover from shoulder surgeries.