Anaheim Ducks Breakdown Of A Successful Trade Deadline

Dec 17, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) tries to find the puck around Buffalo Sabres left wing Jamie McGinn (88) during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) tries to find the puck around Buffalo Sabres left wing Jamie McGinn (88) during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 17, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Panthers center Brandon Pirri (73) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Panthers center Brandon Pirri (73) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Anaheim Ducks made a few moves on deadline day and walk away a better team as Bob Murray once again bulks up a contending roster, how did he do it?

Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray did it again. For the second year in a row Murray patiently waited until the final moments of deadline day to bolster his roster, pegging his team as even stronger cup contender.

Four moves were made yesterday, each one serving it’s own purpose in terms of present and future implications and improvements. Let’s jump right into it and dissect each deal.

Here are my thoughts and trade grades for each of the four Ducks deadline day deals.

Next: Ducks acquire Brandon Pirri from Florida