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Anaheim Ducks: Could the Hurricanes Solve our Defensive Woes?

By Ciara Durant

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 07: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks skates through the defense of Brett Pesce #22, and Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of a game at Honda Center on December 7, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 07: Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks skates through the defense of Brett Pesce #22, and Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of a game at Honda Center on December 7, 2016 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – October 29: Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Scott Darling (33) shoves Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) in front of the crease during a game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on October 29, 2017. Anaheim defeated Carolina 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – October 29: Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Scott Darling (33) shoves Anaheim Ducks Right Wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) in front of the crease during a game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on October 29, 2017. Anaheim defeated Carolina 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

It has been said that the Anaheim Ducks are on the hunt for a left-shooting defenseman. Could a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes be the solution to their defensive woes?

Dave Stevenson, of Puck Prose, recently wrote an article about the Carolina Hurricanes and their aggressive search for a top-six forward. Finding a top-six forward at a decent price can be difficult for NHL teams these days. That is why I am here to propose a solution; a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks have gotten themselves into a little bit of a pickle recently. Their recent addition of Daniel Sprong, although a fantastic acquisition, has made the team extremely heavy on the right side.

Although the Ducks have been able to manage this in the absence of Rickard Rakell, this is going to pose a whole set of new problems when he comes back. Someone is going to wind up being scratched, and that isn’t fair to whoever draws the short stick. Most likely, that will be Brian Gibbons.

What happens when Patrick Eaves and Corey Perry make their way back into the lineup? They are both right wings, adding two additional players to the already long list.

I am also of the opinion that having Ondrej Kase on the bottom line is a waste of talent. He has great chemistry with both the Getzlaf and the Henrique line. He has proven since his return that he is a crucial piece to the success of this team.

The Ducks are also in need of a defenseman. In the absence of Cam Fowler, the blueline has been doing their best, but something is definitely missing. Jacob Larsson, Josh Mahura, and Jake Dotchin have stepped up in their roles, but at least one of them could benefit from some additional seasoning in the AHL. Plus, neither Andrej Sustr or Luke Schenn has worked out thus far.

So, what is the answer? Which player on the Anaheim Ducks roster would benefit both the Hurricanes and the Ducks in a trade? I can only think of one solution, and although I wish the Ducks could get away without trading him, at this point, it seems inevitable. Why not strike a deal while the iron is hot?

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