JAMIE DRYSDALE NEWS

Generates assist Sunday Drysdale produced an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Drysdale has two helpers over his last three games. The 21-year-old is still getting up to speed a bit after missing two months with a lower-body injury, but he has regularly held down a top-pairing role. The defenseman has five points, 21 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 10 appearances this season. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his production, as he is seeing power-play time and could grow into better numbers as the season progresses.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Slides shorthanded helper Drysdale posted a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Drysdale has two points over six contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman has shuffled around the lineup a bit, but he's firmly in a top-four role. Playing for the Ducks will likely keep his plus-minus down, but he's also blocked 13 shots since his return as he does his part in the defensive zone. Drysdale has four points, 15 shots on net, 14 blocks and a minus-1 rating through eight appearances.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Drysdale scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Drysdale gave the Ducks a 2-0 lead in the first period. The 21-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since March of 2022 after missing most of last season with a shoulder injury and a large portion of 2023-24 with a lower-body issue. The blueliner is up to three points, 10 shots on net, six hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through five appearances this season. Fantasy managers should check if Drysdale is available -- he should see regular power-play time and top-four minutes as long as he can stay healthy.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injured reserve Drysdale (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site, which makes him available for the evening's game against Calgary.

Impact Drysdale, who hasn't played since Oct. 15, has two assists, three hits and a block in two contests this season. While he has the potential to serve in a top-four capacity and get a role on the power play, it's also possible Anaheim will initially use him sparingly in an effort to ease him back into the lineup after the 21-year-old's prolonged absence. Meanwhile, Drysdale's return is likely to result in Urho Vaakanainen being a healthy scratch Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return against Flames Drysdale (lower body) is likely to be in the lineup versus Calgary on Thursday but hasn't been officially confirmed, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Drysdale has been sidelined since Oct. 15 against the Hurricanes when he suffered his lower-body injury. The blueliner has played in just two games this season but picked up helpers in both while also seeing significant minutes with the man advantage (2:20 of ice time per game). Urho Vaakanainen is averaging the lowest ice time over the Ducks' last 15 games and could be the odd man out with Drysdale back in the lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Saturday Drysdale (lower body) returned to practice Saturday, per Ducks' insider Felix Secard.

Impact Drysdale only played two games at the start of the season before he was injured versus Carolina on Oct. 15. Drysdale was behind the eight-ball at the start of the season as he missed most of training camp due to a contract dispute. The talented 21-year-old has played in only 10 of 108 games over the last 14 months as he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery in October of 2022. Drysdale has huge offensive upside and had a pair of assists before he was hurt. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Drysdale (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Drysdale has two assists, three shots on goal and three hits in two appearances this season. He has already missed the past three games due to a lower-body injury. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Drysdale (lower body) is not playing Sunday versus the Bruins.

Impact Drysdale will miss his third straight game with the lower-body issue. Urho Vaakanainen will take a turn on the top pairing while Tristan Luneau sits as a scratch on the second half of a back-to-back.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Drysdale (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Arizona, per Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact Drysdale has two assists, three hits and a block in two games this season. This will be his second straight absence due to his lower-body injury. Drysdale's next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Boston.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss contest Drysdale (lower body) is out for Thursday's game versus the Stars.

Impact Drysdale is considered day-to-day but will need to sit out at least one contest. Tristan Luneau will make his NHL debut on the top pairing in place of Drysdale, who will aim to be ready for Saturday's game versus the Coyotes.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Drysdale is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, coach Greg Cronin told Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune on Thursday.

Impact Drysdale has two assists, three hits and a block in two games this season. If he can't play Thursday versus Dallas, then Tristan Luneau will likely draw into the lineup.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive games Drysdale notched an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Drysdale has an assist in each of the first two contests this season. He set up the first of Frank Vatrano's three goals in Sunday's win. Drysdale has added three shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in a top-four role. He's not showing any rust after missing 11 months due to shoulder surgery and a contract negotiation during training camp.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper in opener Drysdale notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Drysdale missed nearly all of camp as an unsigned restricted free agent, and he hadn't played a regular-season game since Oct. 28 of last year due to a shoulder injury. Despite the long layoff, he looked solid in his 22:54 of ice time in the Ducks' opener. The 21-year-old defenseman figures to be a top-four fixture on a fairly inexperienced blue line, and that should also come with some power-play time. While he went plus-1 Saturday, he may struggle to stay positive in that category while playing for a team projected to finish near the bottom of the standings.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Ducks sign Jamie Drysdale to three-year contract NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Ducks award D Jamie Drysdale new 3-year deal The Anaheim Ducks and defenseman Jamie Drysdale agreed to a new three-year contract on Thursday.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Anaheim Ducks finally sign D Jamie Drysdale to 3-year, $6.9 million deal

Defenseman Jamie Drysdale has agreed to a three-year, $6.9 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs three-year contract Drysdale and the Ducks agreed on a three-year contract for $6.9 million, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

Impact Drysdale was a restricted free agent and the two sides agreed on a bridge deal for three seasons. Drysdale missed most of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum in early November. The talented blueliner was drafted sixth overall in 2020, but managed to play only eight games last season before his injury. Expect a 35-40 point season from Drysdale in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senators' Shane Pinto and Ducks' Jamie Drysdale Remain Unsigned With Trevor Zegras signed, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale and Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto are the two big RFAs left to sign.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sitting out to start camp Drysdale (contract dispute) is not with the Ducks to begin training camp Thursday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

Impact Drysdale played in just eight games last season due to shoulder surgery. He was lifted from injured reserve in May, which makes it safe to assume he is now healthy, but he won't be with the Ducks until he gets a new contract. The 21-year-old defenseman is an unsigned restricted free agent, and it's expected he'll take a bridge deal. The Ducks' first regular-season game is Oct. 14 versus the Golden Knights.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Free Agency: What's Going On with the Top Remaining RFAs Anaheim’s Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, Ottawa’s Shane Pinto and Minnesota’s Calen Addison are just some RFAs who haven’t re-signed yet....

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lifted from IR Drysdale (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Drysdale missed nearly all of the season, recording just eight appearances before undergoing shoulder surgery in October. The 21-year-old defenseman is seemingly healthy now and should be a full go for the Ducks' training camp in September, where he'll look to resume a top-four role heading into 2023-24.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predators visit the Ducks after shootout victory

The Nashville Predators visit the Anaheim Ducks after the Predators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in a shootout

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ducks bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Capitals

The Anaheim Ducks come into a matchup with the Washington Capitals as winners of three games in a row

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS