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Ducks assistant GM Martin Madden discussed his thoughts on Carlsson as he and other top prospects wrapped up development camp.

The team has to add or re-sign multiple forwards, and potentially a defenseman, too.

Cronin, with a long history of developing players at multiple levels, will try to do the same in Anaheim.

There could be a parallel with how Jon Cooper grew into his role with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

There will be plenty on the line when the Los Angeles Kings hit the road to face the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both squads.

Who will have the best odds to land Connor Bedard at the end of the season? We're keeping tabs on the four-team race to the bottom.

Many of the rumours swirling around the Canadiens defenceman — despite his struggles — started with a first-rounder. Are market forces shifting away from that?

The Avalanche's prospect pool is lacking. Can they replenish it by tapping into the NCAA free-agent market?

Here are 18 observations on the Avalanche this week, in honor of Nathan MacKinnon's plus-18 rating.

GM Chris MacFarland has plenty to consider ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.