Équipe: 2016-17 Ducks d'Anaheim

Date de création initiale: 15 sept. 2016

Publié: 15 sept. 2016

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

So here are my thoughts:
The ducks have too many NHL ready dmen (only because they don't have the cap space to support it) so at least 1 has to go.
I refrain from Lindholm because he is the future for the Ducks, and I honestly believe he'all be an elite #1 Dman, though of course there's no way of knowing.
Vatanen complements the long-term option in Lindholm as an offensive minded puck-mover and PP specialist on a fair contract
Manson and Theo add a lot of value and more importantly are on such cheap contracts that the ducks realize no gain by trading them
Despres would make sense to trade, as his contract is not cheap, and he has had injury problems lately, however I personally think if he can remain healthy he is a great line mate to Vatanen, rounding out his small stature and offense-first mentality with a big body and Defense-first mindset. Also, his trade value is low right now due to health concerns, and I believe after a full year without health issues he will be well worth his contract and could be kept or traded for a higher value.

Stoner is a dump, with Kerdiles involved to provide incentive. He's still a sound top 6 Dman, but is overpaid and therefore more of a detriment to his team.

Detroit has more forwards than they know what to do with. Mantha is a high end prospect, but the same can be said for Montour who fills a hole in Detroit, as a young promising Dman. I'm not happy to let go of Montour, but young dmen are not a huge concern, and Larsson will be ready to make the NHL leap in a season or two anyways (hopefully).

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