Masters is slated to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Ducks.
Masters and the No. 192 pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft were traded to the Ducks from the Hurricanes on Saturday in exchange for the rights to John Carlson. However, Masters will have an opportunity to test the open market ahead of the 2026-27 season. He played exclusively for ECHL Wichita last year, recording three assists across 10 regular-season appearances.
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Ducks' Kyle Masters: Dealt at 2026 NHL Draft
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Anaheim acquired Masters and the No. 192 pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft from Carolina on Saturday in exchange for the rights to John Carlson.
Masters had three assists in 10 regular-season appearances for ECHL Wichita in 2025-26. The 23-year-old is eligible for restricted free agency this summer. The Ducks selected Noah Kosick with the No. 192 selection to close out the sixth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
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Hurricanes' Kyle Masters: Traded to Carolina
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Masters was dealt to Carolina along with a fourth-round pick in 2026 from San Jose on Friday for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The Sharks were at the NHL maximum 50 contracts prior to the deal and now have a bit of wiggle room. Masters should see action at the ECHL level, as the 22-year-old managed three assists in 10 games with ECHL Wichita before the trade to the Carolina organization.
