Looking to turn their fortunes around, the San Diego Gulls have brought in a trio of seasoned veterans to set an example for Anaheim’s prospects.

Bret Hedican was a trusted defenseman who played in two Olympics and more than 1,000 games in the NHL. But he encountered his share of turbulence, especially early, and can relate to the struggle of today’s players in establishing a pro career.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed goaltender Oscar Dansk to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2024-25 NHL season.

The San Diego Gulls have announced the addition of Dave Barr as an assistant coach.

The San Diego Gulls have signed center Ryan Carpenter and defenseman Roland McKeown to two-year American Hockey League contracts, as well as defensemen Dillon Heatherington and Anthony Costantini to one-year contracts.

From the development side, the San Diego Gulls have a track record of success since joining the AHL in 2015. The standings, however, have been a struggle of late, and new Gulls GM Rick Paterson is ready to turn things around.

The Anaheim Ducks have promoted Rick Paterson to general manager of the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s top development affiliate in the American Hockey League.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed goaltender Tomas Suchanek to a three-year entry-level contract, beginning in the 2024-25 season.

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired center Ben Meyers from the Colorado Avalanche for a fifth-round selection in the 2024 NHL Draft.

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired center Jan Myšák from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for right wing Jacob Perreault.