2008–09 Anaheim Ducks season

The 2008–09 Anaheim Ducks season was the 16th season of operation (15th season of play) for the National Hockey League franchise. The Ducks first game of the season was an away game, held on October 9, 2008, against the San Jose Sharks.

Post-season
The Anaheim Ducks ended the 2008–09 regular season as the Western Conference's eighth seed.

Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Ducks. Stats reflect time with Ducks only.

‡Traded mid-season.

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Records

 * Ryan Getzlaf – Most assists in a season (66)
 * Bobby Ryan – Most rookie goals in a season (31)
 * Bobby Ryan – Most rookie points in a season (57)

Transactions

 * June 27: Todd Bertuzzi was placed on unconditional waivers as the Ducks will buy out the final year of his contract.
 * September 16: Mathieu Schneider was placed on waivers.
 * September 17: Mathieu Schneider cleared waivers.
 * September 28: Re-signed Teemu Selanne to a two-year contract.

Trades

 * 1) Pick later traded to Phoenix Coyotes.
 * 2) Pick later traded to Buffalo Sabres

Draft picks
The Ducks' picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa, Ontario.

Other Anaheim–based teams in 2008–09

 * Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Angel Stadium of Anaheim)
 * 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season
 * 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season

Farm teams
Iowa Chops (AHL)

Bakersfield Condors (ECHL)