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Anaheim Ducks: Cam Fowler is the perfect candidate for next captain

By Ciara Durant

ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 29: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) during a NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the St. Louis Blues on November 29, 2017, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. Anaheim won, 3-2. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 29: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) during a NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the St. Louis Blues on November 29, 2017, at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO. Anaheim won, 3-2. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 7: Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his short-handed goal with his teammates in the third period of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – OCTOBER 7: Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his short-handed goal with his teammates in the third period of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Loyalty

Last summer Cam Fowler agreed to an eight-year, $52M contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. Fowler’s contract also contains a modified no-trade clause. By the time this contract expires, Fowler will be 34 years old. Essentially, it means that he has made a career-long commitment to play for the Ducks.

He has shown no interest in playing for anyone other than the Anaheim Ducks, who drafted him in 2010. The likelihood that he will retire as a Duck is very high. His extension is also a sign that management has full confidence in Fowler’s abilities; and wants to keep him around for the long haul.

Cam’s allegiance to the team is a big reason why he gets along so well with his teammates both on and off the ice.

Integrity

A person with strong moral fiber inspires reliance and trust.

When you think of Cam Fowler, you don’t think of a hot-head who has issues keeping his cool. He has a very calm and collected demeanor. Fowler’s strong sense of sportsmanship means he conducts himself in virtuous a manner. The furthest thing from a dirty player.

It was six seasons before Cam Fowler even felt the need to drop his gloves for the first time. His debut fight was not unjustified. Fowler saw Brad Richardson of Arizona deliver a blow to teammate Sami Vatanen, and Fowler came to Vatanen’s defense.

The fact that he is willing to jump to the defense of his teammates is further proof of his solidarity and ethical nature.

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