Anaheim Ducks Extend Savvy General Manager Pat Verbeek

Team also promotes Mike Stapleton to senior VP and associate GM

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:41pm

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The Anaheim Ducks have signed general manager Pat Verbeek to a multi-year contract extension, solidifying leadership within the organization's hockey operations department. The team also announced that Mike Stapleton has been named senior vice president and associate general manager, reporting directly to Verbeek.

Why it matters

Verbeek's extension provides stability for the Ducks as they shift toward contention, maintaining consistency in decision-making during a critical stage. Stapleton's promotion reflects his expanded role and importance within the organization's leadership structure.

The details

Verbeek has served as Anaheim's general manager since February 2022, overseeing a significant transition from rebuild to contention. Under his leadership, the Ducks have assembled a strong core of young talent, including players such as Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke. The team's on-ice results have reflected this progress, improving by 21 points in the standings last season and currently sitting in third place in the Pacific Division.

  • Verbeek was named Anaheim's general manager in February 2022.
  • The Ducks announced Verbeek's multi-year contract extension on April 10, 2026.

The players

Pat Verbeek

The general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, who has overseen the team's transition from rebuild to contention since 2022.

Mike Stapleton

The new senior vice president and associate general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, who has been part of the team's front office since 2015 and will now take on greater responsibility in day-to-day operations.

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What they’re saying

“The Anaheim Ducks have signed general manager Pat Verbeek to a multi-year contract.”

— NHL

What’s next

The Ducks are positioned to clinch a playoff spot by this weekend, as they continue their upward trajectory under Verbeek's leadership.

The takeaway

Verbeek's contract extension and Stapleton's promotion provide stability and continuity for the Ducks as they transition from rebuild to contention, ensuring the organization's current vision remains intact as they look to sustain their recent progress.