Hockey Players who Played for Knights and Ducks
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
David Perron
David Perron, a Canadian-born player, currently serves as an alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings. His journey began with the St. Louis Blues, who drafted him 26th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
After a successful start with the Blues, he moved to the Edmonton Oilers in 2013, followed by stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks. Perron returned to St. Louis in 2016 and then joined the Vegas Golden Knights for their inaugural season in 2017-18, where he recorded a career-high 66 points.
He returned to the Blues for a third time, contributing significantly to their 2019 Stanley Cup victory. In 2022, Perron signed with the Detroit Red Wings, marking the first time in his career he signed a contract with a team other than the Blues.
Perron Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Championship (Blues)
- 50+ Assist Season (Golden Knights)
William Karlsson
William Karlsson, a Swedish forward, has had a significant impact in the NHL, particularly with the Vegas Golden Knights. Drafted 53rd overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Karlsson began his NHL journey with the Ducks, making his debut in October 2014.
He was later traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2015. Karlsson’s career took a pivotal turn when he was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. In his first season with Vegas (2017–18), he scored a career-high 43 goals, setting an NHL record for most goals by a player in an expansion team’s inaugural season.
This achievement led him to win the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and high standard of play, and the Guldpucken as the top Swedish ice hockey player of the season. By the 2022–23 season, he was one of the six remaining original members of the team, contributing significantly to their Stanley Cup victory over the Florida Panthers.
Karlsson Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Champion (Golden Knights)
- 40+ Goal Season (Golden Knights)
Ben Hutton
Ben Hutton is a Canadian defenseman currently playing for the Vegas Golden Knights. Hutton’s journey to the NHL began with his selection by the Vancouver Canucks, 147th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Hutton’s pro career saw him start with the Canucks in 2015, moving on to play for the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs, before joining the Vegas Golden Knights. His career statistics in the NHL as of 2023 include 22 goals and 90 assists in 468 regular season games, and he has appeared in 2 playoff games.
His international achievements include representing Canada at the 2011 World Junior A Challenge, winning silver, and at the 2016 IIHF World Championship in Moscow, where he won gold. Hutton achieved the pinnacle of NHL success by winning the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023.
Hutton Key Stats
- Stanley Cup Champion (Knights)
Luca Sbisa
Luca Sbisa is an Italian-born Swiss former defenseman, who is currently a development coach for the San Jose Sharks. He played in the NHL for various teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and Nashville Predators.
Sbisa was drafted 19th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2008. He was traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2009. In 2014, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Sbisa was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft but was not re-signed by them in 2018, leading to a contract with the New York Islanders.
He returned briefly to the Ducks in 2019 before being claimed by the Winnipeg Jets off waivers. Sbisa was signed by the Jets again in 2020 and later claimed by the Nashville Predators in 2021. Sbisa’s NHL career totals include 549 games, with 20 goals, 93 assists, and 113 points.
