Ryan Poehling Signs Four-Year Extension with the Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks have solidified their forward core, announcing a four-year contract extension for center Ryan Poehling. The deal, commencing with the 2026-27 NHL season and extending through 2029-30, demonstrates the organization’s confidence in the 27-year-old’s contributions and potential.

Poehling’s Impactful Season with the Ducks

This season, Poehling has been a valuable asset to the Ducks, registering 7 goals and 17 assists for a total of 24 points in 54 games. He boasts a +7 plus/minus rating, showcasing his responsible play. Notably, 14 of his assists have been primary assists, highlighting his playmaking ability. He currently co-leads Anaheim in plus/minus and shorthanded assists (2), and ranks highly in shorthanded points and faceoffs.

A Growing NHL Career

The 6-foot-2, 206-pound forward has amassed an impressive 50 goals and 69 assists for 119 points across 337 career NHL games. His journey includes stints with the Anaheim Ducks (2025-present), Philadelphia Flyers (2023-25), Pittsburgh Penguins (2022-23), and Montreal Canadiens (2019-22).

Poehling arrived in Anaheim as part of the trade that sent Trevor Zegras to Philadelphia on June 23, 2025. Prior to joining the Ducks, he enjoyed a breakout season with the Flyers in 2024-25, setting career highs with 12 goals, 19 assists, and 31 points in 68 games.

International Success and Early Career

A native of Lakeville, Minnesota, Poehling has represented Team USA on the international stage with distinction. He earned a bronze medal at the 2018 World Junior Championship and a silver medal at the 2019 tournament, where he was named MVP, Best Forward, and a tournament All-Star. He led all skaters in goals during the 2019 World Juniors with 5 goals and 3 assists. He also contributed to Team USA’s gold medal win at the 2017 U-18 World Championship.

Originally drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round (25th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Poehling made a memorable NHL debut, scoring a hat trick on April 6, 2019, against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also has 71 career American Hockey League (AHL) games under his belt with the Laval Rocket, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities, leading the team in points during the 2020-21 season.

College Hockey Background

Before embarking on his professional career, Poehling honed his skills at St. Cloud State University from 2016-2019, accumulating 29 goals and 46 assists for 75 points in 107 NCAA games.

This contract extension signals a bright future for Ryan Poehling with the Anaheim Ducks, and fans can anticipate continued contributions from this versatile and skilled center. You can find more information about the Ducks at NHL.com/Ducks.