Anaheim Ducks
· 2026-07-02
The Anaheim Ducks have signed Judd Caulfield to a two-year NHL deal, with the 6-foot-3 winger set to earn $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28 if he's in the NHL.
Caulfield spent last season on an American Hockey League contract with the San Diego Gulls, where he scored 17 goals and tallied 38 points in 71 games.
He set career highs in goals, assists, and points, and will now join the Anaheim Ducks, who are currently 7th in the Western Conference with a 43-33 record.
The signing of Caulfield is a significant move for the Anaheim Ducks, who are looking to strengthen their lineup after a decent season.
Caulfield's impressive performance with the Gulls earned him a spot on the Ducks' radar, and he will now have the opportunity to prove himself at the NHL level.
The Ducks are on a W1 streak, and the addition of Caulfield could provide a boost to their offense.
Caulfield will have the chance to compete for a spot on the Ducks' roster, and if he's not in the NHL, he will earn $175,000 in 2026-27 and $250,000 in 2027-28 with the San Diego Gulls.
The 6-foot-3 winger has a strong hockey background, having played two seasons of prep hockey for Grand Forks Central and two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program.
He also played at the University of North Dakota from 2019-23, helping the Fighting Hawks win the Penrose Cup as National Collegiate Hockey Conference champions his first three seasons.
Caulfield finished his UND career with 133 games, 29 goals, and 62 points, and was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Ducks after his senior season.
The Anaheim Ducks are looking to make a push in the Western Conference, and the signing of Caulfield could be a key move in their quest for success.