Ducks Reportedly Almost Traded Frank Vatrano

The Ducks were reportedly open to trading Frank Vatrano due to cap constraints following the re-signing of Pavel Mintyukov and matching Carlsson's offer sheet. Despite Vatrano's poor performance in the previous season with only five goals and nine points across 50 games, the team decided to keep him rather than move him. The Ducks ultimately chose to retain both Vatrano and Alex Killorn over trading either player, even after placing Chris Kreider on waivers for contract termination.