The Anaheim Ducks are looking to move Frank Vatrano’s contract … They talked to the Vancouver Canucks but it’s money-in, money-out for the Canucks
Taj: Rick Dhaliwal on the Oilers Now show on the Anaheim Ducks looking to move Frank Vatrano‘s contract: “Ducks are going to have to add sweeteners to get rid of players. Someone told me today Ducks called Canucks to see if they would take Vatrano off their hands…But again Vancouver is money in, money out. Budget is tight.”
Taj: Dhaliwal on the Canucks: “Money is tight right now. They aren’t going to overspend…Anything in Vancouver is money out, money in. Owner is going into a rebuild, so he’s saying money is tight.”
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Marchenko, Fantilli, and Sillinger
Taj: Vatrano has deferred money and there is no way Canucks ownership are going to want to pay it.
From PuckPedia: “3 million per year is deferred salary to be paid out at 900K per year for 10 years beginning in 2035.”
Five potential destinations for Seattle Kraken’s Shane Wright
Mike Gould of Daily Faceoff: It’s been reported that the Seattle Kraken and Shane Wright‘s agent are looking for a new home for the 22-year-old center. He went from 44 points two years ago to 27 last year. The Kraken are looking for fair market value for Wright. Five potential landing spots.
Calgary Flames – Looking for a center that fits their trajectory. If the Kraken are looking for NHL roster player in return, maybe Connor Zary or Morgan Frost would make sense.
Chicago Blackhawks – They may not want to give up any significant assets, although they do have three 2027 first-round picks.
New Jersey Devils – They already tried to land a young center in Barrett Hayton (the Mammoth matched the offer sheet). Acquired future first-round picks in the Simon Nemec trade. Wright would add some nice depth.
Pittsburgh Penguins – GM Kyle Dubas is looking to buy low on young, skilled players. They may not have a roster player to offer up, but they do have seven second-round picks in the next three drafts.
NHL Rumors: Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale, and Jason Robertson
Toronto Maple Leafs – They added a lot of depth in free agency, but don’t have many young centers in the organization. Only have the Colorado Avalanche’s 2027 first-round pick in the next two drafts.
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