Anaheim Ducks
· 2026-07-01
The Anaheim Ducks have traded Kyle Masters to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Noah Philp.
This trade marks the second time in as many days the two teams have made a deal.
The Carolina Hurricanes announced the trade, stating they acquired defenseman Kyle Masters from the Anaheim Ducks.
The 23-year-old Masters has yet to make his NHL debut.
The trade gives the Hurricanes a young prospect, while the Ducks receive Noah Philp, who had limited ice time with Carolina.
The Ducks are currently 7th in the Western Conference with a 43-33 record, on a W1 streak, after losing 1-5 to the Vegas Golden Knights on May 15, 2026.
The Hurricanes will now look to sign Masters, who has played in the ECHL and AHL.
Masters was originally selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 2021 NHL Draft.
He has appeared in 69 career ECHL games, totaling 35 points.
The Ducks' roster continues to evolve with this trade, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The team's standing in the Western Conference will depend on their performance in the coming games.
The trade is a significant move for the Ducks, as they look to strengthen their team.
The Ducks' fans will be watching closely to see how the trade affects the team's performance.
The team's recent loss to the Vegas Golden Knights will be a factor in their upcoming games.
The Ducks will need to work hard to improve their standing in the Western Conference.