Anaheim Ducks 2025-26 Season Recap: Players 31-40

The Anaheim Ducks’ 2025-26 season has concluded, and with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the performances of each player within the organization. Today’s focus is on those who donned numbers 31 through 40 this past season.

Goaltender Clang delivered the best season of his North American career, finishing with an 18-9-9 record, an .897 save percentage, and a 2.80 goals-against average. His campaign was marred by personal leave and two injuries, the latter of which sidelined him for the San Diego Gulls’ first playoff series in four years. Despite these setbacks, Clang’s impressive performance earned him his first AHL All-Star selection, where he was recognized as the top goaltender.

As Clang heads into restricted free agency this offseason, he has opted to return to Sweden, signing a two-year contract with Rögle BK in the SHL, the team he played for before making the jump to North America. With Clang’s departure, defenseman Tristan Luneau remains the only piece from the Rickard Rakell trade at the 2022 deadline. With Lukáš Dostál and Ville Husso in net for Anaheim, and Tomáš Suchánek, Damian Clara, and Vyacheslav Buteyets holding down the fort for San Diego, Clang faced limited opportunities moving forward.

Buteyets, known as ‘Slava’ among teammates, had a varied season across the Ducks’ affiliates, predominantly with the ECHL’s Tulsa. He recorded an 18-19-5 record, with a .908 save percentage and a 3.11 goals-against average. He also made four appearances for the Gulls but struggled with a 1-3-0 record and an .865 save percentage. His NHL debut came in relief during a challenging 7-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth, where he allowed three goals on ten shots, a tough task for any goaltender.

Drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Draft, Buteyets is a pending RFA and may face uncertain prospects with the Ducks, given the depth in goaltending. However, as last season showed, injuries can change the landscape quickly, making depth crucial.

Husso’s perseverance was rewarded in 2025-26. Acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in February 2025, he made a significant impact with the Gulls, leading to a call-up when John Gibson was injured. With Gibson traded to the Red Wings, Husso signed a two-year contract with Anaheim, competing for the backup role against Petr Mrázek. Despite a solid case for the position, he was initially sent back to the AHL.

Called up mid-season due to injuries to both Dostál and Mrázek, Husso stepped in as starter, finishing with a 10-8-2 record, an .884 save percentage, and a 3.25 goals-against average. While his numbers may not seem stellar, they were somewhat distorted by his final two games, where he faced fewer than 20 shots. Husso’s determination earned him a nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, reflecting his resilience in returning to the NHL.

Mrázek endured a challenging season, plagued by injuries that limited him to just ten appearances. Acquired in June 2025, he was in competition for the backup role but faced setbacks early on. After a brief stint as the starter, injuries sidelined him for extended periods, culminating in hip surgery in February. At 34, the prospect of Mrázek securing more than a third-string role in the NHL seems unlikely, especially given his history of lower-body injuries.

Phillips, another player on an AHL-only deal, showcased his talents during preseason with a two-goal game against the Mammoth. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NHL Draft, he brought valuable AHL experience to the Gulls, finishing second in points and tied for first in assists. His expected role as a top producer will be crucial as the Gulls undergo changes in coaching and player personnel.

Bailey, acquired from the San Jose Sharks in January 2025, stepped up significantly in the 2025-26 season, leading the Gulls in goals with 25. A speedy forward, he solidified his place in the team’s top-six and became a key contributor. With his AHL-only deal coming to an end, retaining Bailey should be a priority for the Gulls as they look to build for the future.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.