Trading Kase no slam dunk, but helps Ducks take step toward improving farm system

Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty ImagesPerhaps the writing was on the wall back in September concerning forward Ondrej Kase’s long-term status with the Anaheim Ducks.

Anaheim reportedly had a deal in place to send Kase to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Justin Faulk, but the trade died when Faulk refused to waive his no-trade clause.

Less than six months later, Kase is officially on the move as the Ducks have shipped him to Boston for veteran forward David Backes, defensive prospect Axel Andersson, and the Bruins’ 2020 first-round pick.

For those expecting Ducks general manager Bob Murray to fleece every team he engaged in trade conversations with, you’re probably left wanting more in…