Ducks Place Poehling on IR, Recall McQueen Amid Multiple Roster Moves
Anaheim placed Ryan Poehling on injured reserve with an MCL sprain expected to sideline him six to eight weeks after he was hurt against Calgary. The Ducks recalled center Roger McQueen from AHL San Diego, where he began the season with three goals in three games, and reassigned Travis Mitchell to San Diego. Cutter Gauthier is also unavailable because of an injury.
Anaheim’s Ryan Poehling will sit six to eight weeks because of an MCL sprain. He was hurt against Calgary after scoring shorthanded; Zayne Parekh’s collision sent him into the net, where his knee hit the post. Poehling was put on injured reserve Tuesday and is not expected back before late November.
Roger McQueen was called up from AHL San Diego, where the 20-year-old center had three goals in three games. Travis Mitchell was sent to San Diego after five scoreless NHL appearances, with Drew Helleson likely taking his defensive spot. Cutter Gauthier also remains unavailable after exiting Saturday’s contest early.
The Ducks’ injury situation could affect teammates, coaches, and fans by forcing lineup changes and giving younger players like McQueen a larger role. Poehling’s absence may test Anaheim’s depth during a demanding stretch, while Gauthier’s unclear status adds uncertainty. For supporters, these developments may shape expectations and interest in coming games. More broadly, such injuries can remind audiences how physically demanding hockey is and why player health and recovery timelines matter.