Breaking down Ducks GM Pat Verbeek's offseason contract decisions

IRVINE, Calif. — As was their mission from the moment they hired Joel Quenneville as their head coach, the Anaheim Ducks played their way into the Stanley Cup playoff position. General manager Pat Verbeek rewarded their efforts by being a buyer at the trade deadline, helping secure their spot.The Ducks took that shot of belief from the front office and won their first playoff series in nine years. After coming up short in the second round, it’s back to Verbeek to shape the roster in the offseason and build on their renewed success.Advertisement