How acquired: Selected with No. 36 pick in 2012 NHL Draft
Last season: Anaheim: 1 GP, 0-0-0; San Diego (AHL): 27 GP, 7-8-15
With Nate Thompson leaving to sign with the Ottawa Senators, the Ducks have a vacancy for a depth forward, and Kerdiles (6-2, 191), who grew up in Irvine, California, will get a chance to fill that void. After three seasons in the system, the 23-year-old, who played for teammate Patrick Eaves' father at the University of Wisconsin, has the sort of rugged approach Carlyle favors.
Projected arrival: This season