RADKO GUDAS NEWS

Produces assist in win Gudas notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Gudas has earned his three helpers this season over the last five games. He also has 10 PIM, 16 hits and 11 blocked shots in that span. The defenseman is up to 54 hits, 47 blocks, 14 PIM, 15 shots on net and a minus-1 rating while filling a top-four role as a defensive specialist for the Ducks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive contests Gudas produced an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Gudas has a helper in back-to-back games after going 12 contests without a point to begin the season. He saw a season-high 22:18 of ice time Sunday as Cam Fowler (upper body) remained out of the lineup. Gudas has two assists, 11 shots on net, 10 PIM, 46 hits and 41 blocked shots as a physical force on the Ducks' blue line.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet with helper Gudas notched an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and six PIM in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Gudas set up Mason McTavish's tally late in the third period. The helper was Gudas' first point of the season. He's added 10 shots on net, 10 PIM, a minus-1 rating, 41 hits and 39 blocked shots over 13 contests. The slow start means Gudas will have a tough time reaching the 20-point mark for the first time since 2018-19, but he should continue to be a steady source of hits and blocks while being a fixture in the Ducks' lineup as the team's captain.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

No points in October Gudas did not record a point over the Ducks' first 10 games of the season.

Impact Gudas was named the team's captain -- the Ducks' first since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement at the end of 2021-22 -- prior to the season. While Gudas hasn't recorded a point, he's performed as expected with 35 hits, 32 blocked shots and four PIM over 10 contests. The Butcher continues to see bottom-four minutes on defense, but he should be capable of 200-plus hits, 150-plus blocks, 80-plus PIM and 15-20 points over the course of a full season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Radko Gudas has been named the first captain of the Anaheim Ducks since Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement two seasons ago

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in Friday's loss Gudas notched an assist, five hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Gudas has a helper in each of the last two contests, and he's added 13 hits and eight blocked shots over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old defenseman remains a physical and reliable defensive presence. He's at 18 points -- his most since 2018-19 -- with 226 hits, 150 blocked shots, 128 PIM and 86 shots on net through 64 appearances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper Gudas notched an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact This was Gudas' first point in three games since he returned from a 10-game absence due to an upper-body injury. That lengthy absence is about the only negative on an otherwise strong season from the hard-hitting blueliner. He's racked up 17 points in 63 outings, matching his point total from 72 contests a year ago, while adding 221 hits, 148 blocked shots, 126 PIM, 85 shots on net and a plus-12 rating.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Friday Gudas (upper body) is set to play Friday against Seattle, per Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact Gudas is drawing back into the lineup for the first time since March 14. He has six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 213 hits and 142 blocks in 60 outings in 2023-24. Gudas' return will likely lead to William Lagesson being a healthy scratch Friday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Gudas (upper body) did not travel with the team and won't play Tuesday versus Seattle, according to Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact If Gudas doesn't join the Ducks at some point during the team's five-game road trip, he could be out until April 5 versus the Kraken. The 33-year-old blueliner hasn't played since March 14 due to his upper-body issue. Gudas has compiled six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 142 blocked shots and 213 hits in 60 appearances this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Gudas (upper body) is unavailable for Thursday's game against Chicago, per Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact Gudas has six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 213 hits and 142 blocks in 60 outings in 2023-24. This will be Anaheim's fourth straight game without his services. Gustav Lindstrom has been playing regularly due to Gudas' absence.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Gudas (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Minnesota, per Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact Gudas will miss his third straight contest. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago. The 33-year-old blueliner has accumulated six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 142 blocked shots and 213 hits in 60 appearances this season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Gudas (upper body) won't play against the Blues on Sunday.

Impact It will be the Ducks' second straight game without Gudas. He has six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 214 hits and 142 blocks in 60 appearances this year. Gustav Lindstrom is projected to remain on the second pairing due to Gudas' absence.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Gudas (upper body) won't play Friday versus Winnipeg, according to Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

Impact Gudas sustained the upper-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 2-0 loss to Minnesota and exited the contest as a result. He has six goals, 16 points, 124 PIM, 214 hits and 142 blocks in 60 appearances in 2023-24. Gustav Lindstrom will draw into the lineup and serve on the second pairing due to Gudas' injury.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Thursday's game Gudas (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Wild.

Impact Gudas was injured in the first period and saw just 5:01 of ice time in the game. Losing Gudas takes physicality and veteran leadership out of the Ducks' lineup. William Lagesson or Gustav Lindstrom could draw back in if Gudas can't play Friday in Winnipeg.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Gudas recorded an assist, six blocked shots, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Gudas has three helpers, 24 hits, 18 blocked shots and nine PIM over his last six outings. The 33-year-old defenseman helped out on an Alex Killorn goal early in the second period. Gudas continues to take heavy minutes for the Ducks, earning 16 points, 212 hits, 137 blocked shots, 109 PIM, 81 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 58 appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assist, fight in win Gudas posted an assist, seven hits, five blocked shots and a fighting major in Friday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Gudas dropped the mitts with Curtis Lazar in the first period and then added his helper on a Frank Vatrano tally in the second. This was Gudas' second straight game with a helper following a nine-game scoring slump. The tough-as-nails defenseman has 15 points, 196 hits, 126 blocked shots, 105 PIM, 75 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 54 appearances this season. Gudas will likely continue to see significant defensive minutes as long as Cam Fowler (face) is out.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in win Gudas notched a shorthanded assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Impact Gudas led the Ducks with 28:14 of ice time after Cam Fowler (face) left the game on the opening shift. The helper, which came on a Brett Leason shortie in the first period, snapped a nine-game point drought for Gudas. The 33-year-old is up to 14 points with 74 shots on net, 100 PIM, 121 blocked shots, 189 hits and a plus-14 rating through 53 appearances. Gudas would likely handle a significant increase in defensive duties if Fowler has to miss time.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist in win Gudas posted an assist, three hits and five blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Gudas has a helper in two of the last three contests. He set up Ryan Strome's game-tying tally in the third period of this game. Gudas continues to provide surprising offense in addition to his usual physical play in his first year with the Ducks. He's up to 13 points, 123 hits, 100 blocked shots, 79 PIM, 61 shots on net and a plus-17 rating over 43 appearances. He's got a realistic chance to match his career high of 23 points from the 2016-17 campaign with the Flyers.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Registers helper Gudas notched an assist, three hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Gudas snapped a five-game slump with his helper on Jakob Silfverberg's opening tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Gudas continues to see top-four minutes while providing a heavy physicality for the Ducks. He's at 12 points, 61 shots on net, 77 PIM, 92 blocked shots, 116 hits and a plus-15 rating through 41 outings overall, offering enough in the non-scoring areas to help in fantasy formats that count such metrics.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Saturday Gudas (lower body) will draw back into the lineup Saturday versus San Jose, according to Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact Gudas missed Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Washington because of the injury. He has six goals, 11 points, 71 PIM, 104 hits and 81 blocks in 38 contests this season. Gudas is projected to serve on the third line alongside Urho Vaakanainen in his return. Robert Hagg, who played Tuesday, will be a healthy scratch Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Gudas (lower body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Capitals.

Impact Gudas is listed as day-to-day after logging 22:00 in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Florida. The 33-year-old blueliner has six goals, 11 points, 71 PIM, 58 shots on net, 81 blocked shots and 104 hits through 38 appearances this season. Robert Hagg will draw into the lineup Tuesday due to Gudas' absence.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Atones for penalty Gudas scored a goal on four shots, blocked five shots, logged four hits, went plus-3 and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Gudas took a penalty early in the third period, but he made up for it by scoring 10 seconds after he exited the box. The defenseman has been a particular menace to the Predators this season, producing two of his six goals and three of his 11 points in Nashville. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 58 shots on net, 71 PIM, 75 blocked shots, 93 hits and a plus-9 rating through 35 appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE