The Vancouver Canucks enter camp with a clear question at center after J.T. Miller’s offseason exit: who will anchor the second line? Filip Chytil is the top internal bet, projected to work with Pettersson and Kane, while Vancouver pursues internal options like Raty, Sasson, and Mueller. Management admires patience but won’t ignore outside options if results lag, with playoff odds at +115 to make the postseason and a high cost for a quick fix.

Mason McTavish sits at the center of Ducks trade chatter, but Anaheim intends to keep him. His camp has explored options, yet the Ducks’ playoff push and a crowded center rotation limit immediate changes. The fit with the current group remains strong, and dialogue has cooled as talks haven’t produced a blockbuster offer.

Two-way development, role clarity, and cap space shape the dynamic. If a ridiculous bid arrives, Anaheim will reassess; otherwise, McTavish’s growth path in Orange County stays the priority, with the team holding his rights as a prime building block for the years ahead.

Anaheim Ducks aim to flip defensive depth into scoring by shopping young blue-liners for a top-six addition, keeping Trouba and Gudas on the shelf if the playoff push stalls. The rumor mill ties Ducks to marquee names like Mitch Marner, Jason Robertson and Martin Necas, while the Kings chase forward prices around Adrian Kempe’s extension. Hutson and Reinhart surface in broader market chatter, with Rossi’s deal shaping McTavish talks.