NHL Rumor Roundup: Could The Ducks Trade A Young Defenseman? Will The Leafs Trade A Goalie?

The Ducks have Jackson LaCombe and Mintyukov as left-side defensemen, with the latter seeing more playing time than Zellweger this season. That explains why pundits in other NHL markets see him as a potential trade candidate, especially if the Ducks end up lacking sufficient cap space to re-sign him.

PuckPedia indicates the Ducks are projected to have more than $38.7 million in cap space for 2026-27, which should be enough to lock up Carlsson, Gauthier, Zellweger and Mintyukov, especially with them all lacking arbitration rights this summer.

However, the Ducks might not spend to the ceiling for next season. That would make re-signing those four more difficult and could make one of them a trade candidate.

Mason McTavish garners most of the attention in the rumor mill, but there's speculation suggesting the Ducks could also trade a D-man. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs might move a goalie.

thehockeynews.comNHL Rumor Roundup: Could The Ducks Trade A Young Defenseman? Will The Leafs Trade A Goalie?Mason McTavish garners most of the attention in the rumor mill, but there's speculation suggesting the Ducks could also trade a D-man. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs might move a goalie.

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