NHL Rumor Roundup: Could The Ducks Trade A Young Defenseman? Will The Leafs Trade A Goalie?
When it comes to Anaheim Ducks' trade rumors, most of the focus is on Mason McTavish.
With the Ducks facing expensive new contracts for rising stars Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, and several teams seeking a second-line center, the 23-year-old McTavish's future is the subject of recent speculation.
However, another young Duck has also recently surfaced in the rumor pond.
On May 29, Harman Dayal of The Athletic included Olen Zellweger among his list of four RFA defensemen who could be traded this summer.
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Armed with $38.7 million in cap space, Pat Verbeek may seek to bolster the Ducks' rising core by targeting high-end talent and strategic upgrades across the Metropolitan Division.
Turning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, there's been plenty of speculation about Matthew Knies or Morgan Rielly becoming trade candidates.
They could also opt to move out one of their goaltenders this summer.
Sportsnet's Luke Fox recently indicated that Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby will all be on one-way contracts next season. They must also clear waivers to be sent down to their farm team. Fox also pointed out that promising netminder Artur Akhtyamov will join them in 2027-28.
Given the dearth of quality goalies in this summer's free-agent market, it would seem the Leafs won't have a problem moving one of them.
However, Fox believes other goaltenders could be more enticing. They include Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues, Adin Hill of the Vegas Golden Knights, Devon Levi of the Buffalo Sabres and Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt of the Minnesota Wild.
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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM.