Judd Caulfield signs two-year NHL deal with Anaheim Ducks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
HockeyJudd Caulfield has secured a two-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks after an impressive season with the San Diego Gulls in the AHL. The Grand Forks native will earn $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28 if he stays in the NHL. His strong performance included 17 goals and 38 points over 71 games last season, marking career highs in goals, assists, and points. Caulfield noted an enhancement in his game due to increased physicality and comfort playing against older competition. Previously, he played two seasons at the University of North Dakota and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins before signing with the Ducks.
- •Caulfield scored 17 goals and 38 points in the AHL last season.
- •He previously played at the University of North Dakota.
- •Caulfield's contract includes AHL salary provisions.
- •He is a Grand Forks native and former Grand Forks Central player.
- •Ducks acquired his NHL rights from the Penguins after college.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Grand Forks native Judd Caulfield lands two-year NHL deal with Anaheim Ducks
"Jul. 1—GRAND FORKS — Judd Caulfield spent last season on an American Hockey League contract. That won't be the case this year. Caulfield, a former Grand Forks Central and UND forward, parlayed an impressive season with the San Diego Gulls into a two-year NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Caulfield will make $850,000 in 2026-27 and $900,000 in 2027-28 if he's in the NHL. If he's with ...
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