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Anaheim Ducks Raise, Call, Fold: Addressing Speculative Topics

By Ciara Durant

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 07: Anaheim Ducks Defenceman Cam Fowler (4) prepares for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators on February 7, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 07: Anaheim Ducks Defenceman Cam Fowler (4) prepares for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators on February 7, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – FEBRUARY 17: Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks skates during the game against the Washington Capitals on February 17, 2019 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Cam Fowler will be traded during the offseason.

Khalid Hart: Fold — I disagree with trading him, he’s only a year or two into his new contract and he’s on a down year just like everyone else. I don’t think he’ll be traded so easily. If he does, it’d have to be another roster player in a 1 for 1 or a trade involving multiple assets.

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Jake Robles: Call — To piggyback what I said in my answer about the Anaheim Ducks and their draft pick, I think we’re finally playing good enough hockey where I could see GMHCBM not wanting to tinker with things, but with Silfverberg off the table, he’s the most valuable asset to trade. The return would have to be really good, in my opinion.

TJ Watson: Fold — I think Fowler, under a new coach, will thrive.

Ed Stein: Call — To tell the truth, Bob Murray has mystified me with trades since he picked up Adam Henrique from the New Jersey Devils. It could go either way depending on what another team is willing to pay for him.

Eddy Jones: Fold — I don’t think the Ducks will trade Cam Fowler. The consensus around the organization seems to be he’s too valuable to let go. I can understand that since his elite skating ability translates well in the modern game. He’s had an off year, but so has almost everyone else. He can be a valuable player for this team in the future, but if I had my way, I’d trade him for some assets and start replenishing the blue line in the draft. However, I can’t see Bob Murray moving Cam Fowler unless he was blown away.

Kennyth Marcial: Raise — After the Silf extension, it became apparent that salary will be moved out before next season. Throw in the 2021 expansion draft, trading one of the “Big 4” is a necessity. We have great prospect depth on the left side of our defense and very little on the right. Exchanging Fowler for an elite offensive talent or two to fuel the “retooling.”

Ciara Durant: Call — I think Fowler should be given the opportunity to play under another coach before he is moved. After everything he’s done for the franchise, he deserves that much. He also needs a stable and reliable partner. However, should he continue to ride this steady decline, a change of pace could be good for the veteran defenseman. Moving him could also be a good move if the Anaheim Ducks want to avoid cap purgatory.

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