6 Players the Anaheim Ducks Should Consider Trading

With the way the Anaheim Ducks season has played out thus far, it could be time to consider moving a big piece to prepare for the future.

Much like last season, it seems as though General Manager Bob Murray has had enough with his team’s lackluster performance. While the Anaheim Ducks haven’t gone on any wild losing streaks as they did under Randy Carlyle, the season record they have curated thus far is worse than it was this time last year; 19-18-9 compared to last seasons 17-24-5.

While this season compared to last season isn’t much different, it could prompt GMBM to make a bold move. Wasn’t it just this time last year that he traded Andrew Cogliano to the Dallas Stars for Devin Shore? The Cogliano trade wasn’t a move that considerably hurt or helped the Ducks, but it sent a clear message that it was time for everyone else to step up, lest they find themselves in a similar situation.

What is stopping GMBM from shaking things up again? His team is in a very similar, if not worse, situation than last season. Not only could a trade wake up the Anaheim Ducks, but it could help them procure future assets that would likely aid in speeding up the rebuild that looks to be on the horizon.

The Anaheim Ducks don’t have a lot of players on their current roster that would secure them a lofty reward. Nevertheless, despite the current state of affairs, there are a small handful of players that other General Managers might find intriguing. We’ll take a look at these six players and why it would be smart to move them now. Who knows if GMBM will actually do something between now and the February trade deadline. But, if you’re in the market for a new jersey, might I suggest you only buy a blank one?