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Anaheim Ducks Need To Embrace The Lead Role At Trade Deadline

By Julius Choi

Feb 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 14, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Shea Theodore (53) carries the puck across center ice during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Ducks won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Shea Theodore (53) carries the puck across center ice during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Ducks won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports /

With about two weeks until the March 1st trade deadline, the Anaheim Ducks should be making some moves to prepare for a nice play-off run.

As the core of the group is getting older, the play-off window seems to be closing.

What then would be the explanation as to why Ryan Kesler got a six-year extension?

With him, we are competitive but not good enough to conquer the west.

Anaheim has a wealth of young defenseman that can be used to address their need for a top-6 winger and scoring depth.

Even if it means losing a top prospect.

This is why it makes sense for Anaheim to be the big dog at the table.

So I have compiled a short list of players I feel the Anaheim Ducks should go for.

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