JACKSON LACOMBE NEWS

Nets go-ahead goal Sunday LaCombe scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact LaCombe has struggled to keep his place in the lineup this season -- he missed the first four games due to an illness and has since been scratched twice. The 23-year-old defenseman saw a season-high 21:52 of ice time Sunday and should have some short-term stability in his role while Cam Fowler (upper body) is out. LaCombe has two points, 13 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating across eight appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garners power-play helper LaCombe notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and six blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact LaCombe missed the first four games of the year due to an illness, so he's still getting up to speed. He picked up his first point of the year Tuesday by setting up Troy Terry's second-period marker. Over two contests, LaCombe has added four shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He should be in contention for a top-four role and power-play time moving forward, though he could still be an occasional healthy scratch as the Ducks balance having four young blueliners on their NHL roster.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Sunday LaCombe (illness) will suit up for Sunday's home contest versus the Kings.

Impact LaCombe will slot in on the second defense pair with Radko Gudas in his first appearance of the season. The 23-year-old LaCombe produced 17 points over 71 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Friday LaCombe (illness) skated Friday morning but won't play in that night's game versus the Avalanche, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact LaCombe has skated a couple of times with the Ducks, but still needs some time. The 23-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is Sunday at home versus the Kings.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Wednesday LaCombe (illness) will be shelved for the third straight game when the Ducks face Utah on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact LaCombe should be close to getting back in the lineup but will have to wait for at least one more contest. Once given the all-clear, the 23-year-old defenseman should challenge Olen Zellweger for a spot in the lineup, which will also see Urho Vaakanainen stuck in the press box as a healthy scratch.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup LaCombe (illness) will not be available for Sunday's contest against the Golden Knights, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact LaCombe will miss his second consecutive game due to illness -- Urho Vaakanainen will draw into the lineup Sunday as a result. LaCombe's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Utah.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Missing game due to illness LaCombe (illness) will not play in Saturday's contest versus San Jose.

Impact LaCombe is a late scratch due to the illness, and Olen Zellweger will draw into the lineup as a result. LaCombe could return as soon as Sunday's contest versus the Golden Knights, so expect an update on his status before then. The 23-year-old logged 17 points in 71 regular-season contests last season.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Signs two-year agreement LaCombe signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract with Anaheim on Monday.

Impact LaCombe accounted for two goals, 17 points, 55 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and 50 hits in 71 regular-season contests with the Ducks in 2023-24. His roster spot isn't a certainty for the upcoming campaign, but he will be in the mix for a depth position on the blue line during training camp.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Thursday's win LaCombe scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact LaCombe's second tally of the season was his first career game-winner. The 23-year-old defenseman has four points over seven outings in March for a strong finish to his rookie season. He produced 17 points, 55 shots on net, 129 blocked shots, 50 hits and a minus-24 rating in 71 appearances while filling a top-four role most of the time.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bags apple Friday LaCombe notched an assist and blocked four shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact LaCombe has two helpers over five outings in April, matching his output from 12 contests in March. The 23-year-old defenseman has seen steady top-four minutes this month. He's up to 15 points, 53 shots on net, 126 blocked shots, 49 hits and a minus-24 rating through 69 outings in his rookie campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win LaCombe produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact LaCombe led the Ducks with 23:13 of ice time, and he helped out on Alex Killorn's second goal of the game. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for LaCombe. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't regularly gotten on the scoresheet, picking up 14 points through 65 outings this season. He's added 52 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and a minus-25 rating, though he's often played a top-four role when in the lineup.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in loss LaCombe recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact LaCombe has played in six of the Ducks' nine games in March -- the additions of William Lagesson and Gustav Lindstrom have cut into his playing time. LaCombe snapped a four-game point drought with his helper on the first of Troy Terry's two goals Sunday. LaCombe is up to 13 points, 49 shots on net, 105 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-26 rating through 58 appearances, and he's no lock to remain in the lineup the rest of the way.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Friday LaCombe recorded an assist, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact LaCombe has three helpers over the last two contests. The 23-year-old saw top-four usage Friday with the Ducks' blue line depleted by the trade of Ilya Lyubushkin to Toronto and the absence of Cam Fowler (face). LaCombe has handled those minutes on occasion before, though his defense is still a work in progress. The rookie blueliner has 12 points, a minus-24 rating, 46 shots on net and 98 blocked shots through 53 appearances this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pressed into action LaCombe notched a pair of power-play assists and two PIM in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Impact The Ducks dealt Ilya Lyubushkin to the Maple Leafs right after the game started, forcing LaCombe to play with the veteran scratched for the trade. The 23-year-old LaCombe responded with his second multi-point effort of the campaign, snapping a five-game skid. The rookie blueliner has 11 points, 45 shots on net, 40 hits, 92 blocked shots and a minus-26 rating through 52 outings this season. With the Ducks' blue line thinned by the trades of Jamie Drysdale and Lyubushkin, LaCombe should see something close to an everyday role down the stretch.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in overtime win LaCombe posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.

Impact LaCombe snapped his four-game slump with the helper. The 23-year-old defenseman sparked a rush for the Ducks, which ended with Frank Vatrano tallying the game-winning goal in overtime on a feed from Troy Terry. LaCombe is up to nine points in 46 contests, but he earned five of those points over 12 outings in January. He's seen a larger and steadier role since Jamie Drysdale was traded to Philadelphia, though most of LaCombe's production is likely to be in the non-scoring areas -- he's at 82 blocks, 34 hits, 42 shots on goal and a minus-22 rating.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal LaCombe scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact LaCombe got the Ducks on the board with his first NHL tally at 15:21 of the second period. The defenseman has four points over his last six outings, by far his best stretch of the season on offense. Overall, he's managed a goal, seven assists, 38 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 29 hits and a minus-23 rating through 41 appearances in his rookie year.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Monday LaCombe notched an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact LaCombe has racked up three helpers over his last four games. Prior to that stretch, he was limited to one assist with a minus-24 rating over 26 games between Nov. 1 and Jan. 7. The 23-year-old is still finding his footing in the NHL, but he's done so in a top-four role for an inexperienced Ducks team. LaCombe has seven assists, 68 blocked shots, 37 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-22 rating through 39 appearances.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-point effort LaCombe produced a pair of assists and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact LaCombe's playing time was starting to dry up, but the Ducks' surprising trade of Jamie Drysdale to Philadelphia opened a spot on the blue line. After posting three helpers in October, LaCombe had been limited to one assist and a minus-24 rating over 26 contests since the start of November. He's now at six assists, 33 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating through 36 outings overall. LaCombe should be in the lineup regularly, but he's not much of a fantasy option until his offense is more consistent.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL LaCombe was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Sunday.

Impact LaCombe was a healthy scratch for two of the Ducks' last three games. He's been held to just four assists in 35 games this season. The 22-year-old will likely rejoin the NHL club in the near future.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with helper LaCombe notched an assist and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

Impact LaCombe went 20 games without a point, logging a minus-21 rating and 30 blocked shots in that span. The 22-year-old has still seen steady top-four usage this season, typically playing alongside veteran Cam Fowler. LaCombe was a forward in his high school days, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his offensive instincts kick in eventually, even if it's not this year. He's at four assists, 28 shots on goal, 45 blocked shots, 24 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-19 rating through 29 appearances in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in skid LaCombe has not registered a point in his last 17 games.

Impact LaCombe had a solid three assists over his first eight outings, but he's since gone ice cold on offense. He also has a minus-19 rating during his drought. He's been a healthy scratch only once this season, but if his performance remains poor at both ends of the ice, he may find himself in the press box more often. Urho Vaakanainen and Tristan Luneau are also candidates to be scratched as the Ducks navigate the growth of several young blueliners this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in consecutive contests LaCombe recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact LaCombe set up the second of Frank Vatrano's three goals in this game. With helpers in consecutive games, LaCombe appears to be getting more comfortable in a top-four role as a rookie. The 22-year-old defenseman has three assists, six shots on goal, 12 blocked shots, six hits, six PIM and a plus-2 rating over eight appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE