Ducks Lock in GM Verbeek with Extension

Anaheim commits to GM Pat Verbeek long-term with a multi-year deal, signaling faith in his rebuild blueprint amid the lottery shadows. Verbeek's aggressive moves have reshaped the Ducks' prospect pool, and this extension buys time to turn promise into contention. Ownership bets big on his front-office savvy as the team eyes future drafts and cap flexibility.