The biggest fish on the market going into NHL free agency is John Tavares, with a reported six teams with their lures in the water.
None of those were the Kings or the Ducks, who, while not averse to big moves, find themselves in the same boat as free agency begins Sunday: Both will likely hunt smaller game following first-round playoff sweeps as they try to build around their stars.
That can change course in an instant, but plans seem angled toward sensible hockey moves for today’s game that values skating.
The Ducks have salary-cap space, according to capfriendly.