What happened: Anaheim filled its open captaincy with Mikael Granlund. The move lands in preseason with the league opener set for Sept. 29.

Why it matters: A settled captaincy gives Anaheim a designated on-ice leader entering the 2026-27 season. It closes one of the league's remaining leadership vacancies before camp breaks.

What to watch: Anaheim continues preseason preparations ahead of the Sept. 29 opener. Granlund will wear the C when the Ducks take the ice next.