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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) \u2014 Mikael Granlund is the Anaheim Ducks<\/a> ‘ new captain.<\/p>\n

The Ducks made the announcement Tuesday, choosing the veteran Finnish forward as the 10th captain in team history. Granlund replaces defenseman Radko Gudas, who was traded to Florida during the summer after two seasons as captain.<\/p>\n

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