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UFAs Beauchemin, Beleskey would both like to stick in Anaheim

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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 31: Francois Beauchemin #23 of the Anaheim Ducks handles the puck against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on October 31, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

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With the Anaheim Ducks’ run over, they now have to turn their attention towards planning for the 2015-16 campaign. The Ducks have their fair share of unrestricted free agents and while some of them will likely be looking for new homes come July 1, it sounds like forward Matt Beleskey and defenseman Francois Beauchemin would rather stay where they are.

“I’ve spent a majority of my career here in Anaheim. I’d certainly like to talk about staying here,” Beauchemin said, per the Ducks’ Twitter feed.

Beauchemin, 34, had 11 goals, 23 points, and a plus-17 rating in 64 contests in 2014-15. He also averaged a team-high 22:44 minutes per game. His role increased further in the playoffs as he logged 25:24 minutes per contest and finished with nine assists in 16 games.

He’s coming off of a rather cap-friendly three-year, $10.5 million contract and may be seeking a significant raise.

Beleskey didn’t want to discuss his status much, but he does like Anaheim and added that “you never want to leave a group like this.”

He had 22 goals and 32 points in 65 regular season games. He also finished second on the Ducks with eight goals in the playoffs, including three game winners.

The 26-year-old has completed a two-year, $2.7 million contract.

As previously mentioned, the Ducks’ cap situation is rather healthy so they do have the option of retaining both players if that’s the direction they want to go in.

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