2008–09 Anaheim Ducks season


The 2008–09 Anaheim Ducks season was the 16th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise. The Ducks first game of the season was an away game, held on October 9, 2008, against the San Jose Sharks.

Schedule and results

Preseason

Regular season

Post-season

The Anaheim Ducks ended the 2008–09 regular season as the Western Conference's eighth seed.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Player statistics

Skaters

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Goaltenders

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Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Ducks. Stats reflect time with Ducks only.

Traded mid-season.

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Awards and records

Records

  • Ryan Getzlaf – Most assists in a season
  • Bobby Ryan – Most rookie goals in a season
  • Bobby Ryan – Most rookie points in a season

    Milestones

Transactions

  • June 27: Todd Bertuzzi was placed on unconditional waivers as the Ducks will buy out the final year of his contract.
  • September 16: Mathieu Schneider was placed on waivers.
  • September 17: Mathieu Schneider cleared waivers.
  • September 28: Re-signed Teemu Selanne to a two-year contract.

    Trades

  1. Pick later traded to Phoenix Coyotes.
  2. Pick later traded to Buffalo Sabres

    Free agents

Claimed from waivers

Draft picks

The Ducks' picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa, Ontario.
Round#PlayerPositionNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
117 Jake GardinerUnited StatesMinnetonka High School
235 Nicolas DeschampsCanadaChicoutimi Saguenéens
239 Eric O'DellCanadaSudbury Wolves
243 Justin SchultzCanadaWestside Warriors
371 Josh BrittainCanadaKingston Frontenacs
383Marco CousineauCanadaBaie-Comeau Drakkar
385 Brandon McMillanCanadaKelowna Rockets
4113Ryan HegartyUnited StatesU.S. National Team Development Program
5143Stefan WargSwedenVIK Västerås HK
7208 Nick PryorUnited StatesU.S. National Team Development Program

Other Anaheim–based teams in 2008–09

Bakersfield Condors
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