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Ducks Owner Vows to Build Stanley Cup Contender

5/12/2025

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Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli is determined to turn the team into a Stanley Cup contender. With a commitment to financial flexibility for GM Pat Verbeek and the hiring of seasoned coach Joel Quenneville, Samueli is ready to invest heavily in top talent. After seven long seasons without playoffs, he believes the time for rebuilding is over, and immediate competitiveness is on the horizon.

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Story summary

Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli is determined to turn the team into a Stanley Cup contender. With a commitment to financial flexibility for GM Pat Verbeek and the hiring of seasoned coach Joel Quenneville, Samueli is ready to invest heavily in top talent. After seven long seasons without playoffs, he believes the time for rebuilding is over, and immediate competitiveness is on the horizon.