Speculation: 2024-25 - Free Agency/Trade Thread

[The Duck Knight]

Shepard or Bussi would be my top choices.

If it was a long term play sure, but whoever we claim is going to be right back on waivers in a few weeks. Better off taking a vet who you know can give you 3 or 4 decent starts in the meantime and might clear.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

If we’re claiming a goalie Shepard is who I’m taking

Excellent choice, IMO

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Put me down as a vote for Bussi, deserves an NHL shot. Not quite as big but reminds me a bit of Stolarz

 

[TFHockey]

https://athlonsports.com/nhl/anahei...rade-options-52-million-defenseman-cam-fowler

I am curious how Duck fans value Cam Fowler. He might be on the move, at some point, and I suspect that there would be several teams interested especially if he were offered with retention. A number of playoff teams would be able to fit him in depending on the number.

Does he play the right side?

 

[KelVarnsen]

The fact the article referred to Gibson as "Cam Gibson" and Zegras as a "disgruntled prospect" is all I needed to see.

Cam may be moved at the TDL but I don't think anything is going to happen soon. HIs limited trade clause really hampers a trade even if he expands it a little.

He has played the right a little in the past but he is so much better on the left.

 

[Deuce22]

https://athlonsports.com/nhl/anahei...rade-options-52-million-defenseman-cam-fowler

I am curious how Duck fans value Cam Fowler. He might be on the move, at some point, and I suspect that there would be several teams interested especially if he were offered with retention. A number of playoff teams would be able to fit him in depending on the number.

Does he play the right side?

Duck fans are split on Cam. Some feel he helps insulate the younger D from having to play tougher minutes. Other think he has outlived his usefulness and needs to be moved to clear the way for younger LHD.

 

[Frosted Tips]

Also, may I present to you: Cam Fowler

 

[Gliff]

Also, may I present to you: Cam Fowler

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I mean in their defense, the number is 4 lol.

 

[JAHV]

Also, may I present to you: Cam Fowler

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I can think of at least two things wrong with that caption. Obviously, Ross Johnston has never "handled" a puck.

 

[Deuce22]

I can think of at least two things wrong with that caption. Obviously, Ross Johnston has never "handled" a puck.

And Fowler has never had a fight. At least that I can remember.

 

[Arthuros]

I can think of at least two things wrong with that caption. Obviously, Ross Johnston has never "handled" a puck.

Considering Johnston barely goes out to protect our younger players anyway, the only handles he's got are love handles.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

https://athlonsports.com/nhl/anahei...rade-options-52-million-defenseman-cam-fowler

I am curious how Duck fans value Cam Fowler. He might be on the move, at some point, and I suspect that there would be several teams interested especially if he were offered with retention. A number of playoff teams would be able to fit him in depending on the number.

Does he play the right side?

Get him out of here!
He kinda plays right side…. He’s fine on a diff team…. Do you really want a guy that can’t even make line changes tho

 

[McDonald19]

And Fowler has never had a fight. At least that I can remember.

Just one:

Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks | HockeyFights

HockeyFights - Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks

www.hockeyfights.com

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Just one:

Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks | HockeyFights

HockeyFights - Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks

www.hockeyfights.com

LOL between this and Selanne Richardson has a really unimpressive fight history.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

https://athlonsports.com/nhl/anahei...rade-options-52-million-defenseman-cam-fowler

I am curious how Duck fans value Cam Fowler. He might be on the move, at some point, and I suspect that there would be several teams interested especially if he were offered with retention. A number of playoff teams would be able to fit him in depending on the number.

Does he play the right side?

I would bet money that if Cam plays a reduced role on the team this year, almost all of the squabbling about him will go away and he will look really good.

 

[Deuce22]

Just one:

Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks | HockeyFights

HockeyFights - Brad Richardson vs. Cam Fowler, October 14, 2015 - Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks

www.hockeyfights.com

Good for Cam for sticking up for Vatanen. Understand why it's been an infrequent thing.

 

[KelVarnsen]

I would bet money that if Cam plays a reduced role on the team this year, almost all of the squabbling about him will go away and he will look really good.

You are probably right because Cam would be good in a reduced role. I just don’t think Cronin will do it. I think he’ll ride Cam into the ground again.

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

You are probably right because Cam would be good in a reduced role. I just don’t think Cronin will do it. I think he’ll ride Cam into the ground again.

I think it could go either way. I want to say that the lines/practices from pre-season made me hopeful that he will get a reduced role but it's also pre-season so tough to say if it means anything.

 

[caliamad]

Can Fowler is unappreciated. If you are objective with what he has to deal as far as partners and team I don’t think he is the problem.

His last good partner was Manson and I thought they were amazing together. I have hopes for luneau and him. They just need to be sheltered to start the season. Not 3rd pairing minutes but more pair 2b.

Let gudas and lacombe take the tough. Minutes and minty dump the offensive ones. Can and lineup should take the easy ones.

We should really thinking long term solutions for gudas and dumo. Zelwegger will eventually replace Fowler but who replaces them? We need a rhd badly.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Can Fowler is unappreciated. If you are objective with what he has to deal as far as partners and team I don’t think he is the problem.

His last good partner was Manson and I thought they were amazing together. I have hopes for luneau and him. They just need to be sheltered to start the season. Not 3rd pairing minutes but more pair 2b.

Let gudas and lacombe take the tough. Minutes and minty dump the offensive ones. Can and lineup should take the easy ones.

We should really thinking long term solutions for gudas and dumo. Zelwegger will eventually replace Fowler but who replaces them? We need a rhd badly.

Anaheim has several options in replacing RD Gudas and LD Dumo. Gudas has two more seasons. Dumo has at least until this TDL. Finding a replacement for Dumo is not a problem as we are stacked at LD. RD is only a problem if our GM wants natural RD's.

LD only: Minty, Vaak, Dionicio, Solberg (could be a year or two away and plays physical like Gudas), Tarin Smith (a couple years away)
LD who have played RD exclusively before going pro: LaCombe, Zell, and Hinds
RD only: Luneau

RD's with question marks: Helleson, Warren, and Moore (who's at Harvard and possibility of becoming a FA at the end of this season). Moore might be the best natural RD prospect out of this bunch.

We have two seasons to find natural RD solutions. We could draft one in the 2025 draft in the first round, but who knows how fast that prospect can get to the NHL and acclimate. Another option is trading for a natural RD already in the NHL, which is the reason we've been stockpiling prospects - and it looks like we're hitting on a lot of LD's.