Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano has been a topic of trade speculation, with one proposed deal sending him to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vatrano, who is in the final year of his three-year, $10.95 million contract, was mentioned in trade rumors at the deadline, but no deal was finalized. Using PuckPedia’s new PuckGM tool for custom trade scenarios, one user suggested a trade where the Maple Leafs acquire Vatrano.
In this proposed trade:
– **Maple Leafs Receive**: Frank Vatrano (with $1.8 million of his salary retained)
– **Ducks Receive**: Nick Robertson and David Kampf
The trade would enhance the Maple Leafs’ offense by adding Vatrano, an All-Star last season who scored 37 goals and added 23 assists for 60 points in 82 games. Vatrano would slot into Toronto’s middle-six forward group.
For the Ducks, Robertson, who has requested a trade, would have the chance to play closer to his home in California. Kampf, entering the second year of his $9.6 million contract, could fill a fourth-line center role for Anaheim. Last season, Kampf recorded 8 goals and 11 assists for 19 points in 78 games.
Vatrano was also a target at the 2024 trade deadline, with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reporting that the Ducks nearly traded him to the New York Rangers. The proposed deal involved Henrique and Vatrano for Kakko and a first-round pick but ultimately fell through. Vatrano remains a likely trade target heading into the 2025 deadline if a deal isn’t struck sooner.
In other news, the Maple Leafs named Auston Matthews as their new captain on August 14. John Tavares stepped down to make way for Matthews, believing the time was right for him to take on the role. Matthews, who was drafted first overall by the Maple Leafs in 2016, expressed his honor and commitment to the team, aiming to bring a Stanley Cup to Toronto. The Maple Leafs will kick off their 2024-25 NHL season on October 9 against the Montreal Canadiens.
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