Few stories in Anaheim last season were more surprising than Jackson LaCombe’s breakout. The 24-year-old logged heavy minutes, produced 43 points, and quietly became one of the Ducks’ most reliable players. The question now is whether he can take another step and develop into the bona fidetop defenceman the franchise has lacked since Scott Niedermayer’s retirement.

This year, we project LaCombe’s full stat line using a blend of usage rates, expected-goals models, and a 10,000-season Monte Carlo simulation. The results not only suggest another strong season but also hint at his growing importance in Anaheim’s rebuild.

Jackson LaCombe Point Projection for 2025–26

Usage and Role Driving Production

LaCombe’s ice time is already that of a top-pair defender. In 2024–25, he averaged 22:18 per

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