Trade rumors swirl yet again around Mason McTavish, with whispers suggesting Patrick Kane‘s Detroit Red Wings as a potential landing spot if the Anaheim Ducks fail to re-sign him. Given the intertwined professional history between Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman and Ducks GM Pat Verbeek, speculation is hardly surprising. But this proposed trade is fundamentally flawed.

While Yzerman and Verbeek share a deep connection—both former teammates and executives—personal ties alone don’t justify trade feasibility. Just as Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon’s summer camaraderie hasn’t sparked serious trade talks, familiarity does not guarantee a deal.

In truth, the Ducks’ priority this offseason is to strengthen their defense, targeting right-shot, mobile defensemen to shore up a thin blue line. Meanw

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