All-Star Frank Vatrano linked to Maple Leafs in latest trade proposal

The intriguing trade in exchange for Nick Robertson and David Kampf, which involves Vatrano's salary being partially retained by the Ducks, has captured the attention of many fans and analysts alike.

Frank Vatrano, known for his unconventional NHL journey, saw a significant career upswing recently. After bouncing between teams and having a lower production rate, he enjoyed a breakout season in 2021-22. Vatrano notched 18 goals and 32 points across 72 games with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers. This performance earned him a lucrative three-year contract worth nearly $12 million with the Anaheim Ducks, as reported by Sportsnet (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/frank-vatrano-signs-three-year-10-95m-deal-with-ducks/).

Despite his impressive stats, Vatrano's name has surfaced in trade discussions, prompting a PuckPedia user to propose a deal involving Nick Robertson and David Kampf.

Robertson, who scored 14 goals and 27 points in 56 games last season, has been vocal about his desire for a trade, potentially making him an appealing asset for the Ducks. Meanwhile, Kampf contributed 9 goals and 19 points in 78 games.

The proposal raises questions about why the Ducks would consider trading a player coming off a career-best season, where Vatrano tallied 37 goals and 60 points in all 82 games.

Given that Vatrano has just one season remaining before hitting free agency and would be traded with part of his salary retained, it remains to be seen if this trade scenario will come to fruition. For now, it appears that Nick Robertson and David Kampf are likely to remain with the Maple Leafs for another season.

Source: Hockey Patrol
New trade proposal brings All-Star Frank Vatrano to the Leafs