Ban Price trades
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I don't think the Flames are going to look to move Zadorov. Everything I've heard (as an Oiler fan at least) is that they're rather content with their bottom pair and the only moves they have left are to shore up the depth pieces.
Beyond that, I don't think any of Henrique, Shattenkirk, Silfverberg, or Stolarz should be on the block. This may just be my fascination with rebuilding clubs talking, but Anaheim's trajectory is one that is starting to point up and quality, experienced players are a must for any rebuilding team to find that second gear and become a more complete team. It's why Buffalo and Edmonton have spun in the mud for so long. They don't necessarily need to be their peak versions but are probably more valuable to the successes of Drysdale, Zegras, and the next generation of Ducks. Move Deslauriers for whatever late pick he may fetch, and more importantly, Anaheim should compete and outbid clubs like Arizona to broker extraneous cap retentions. Undercut them by a draft round if need be. Reward the Gulls' journeymen with a dozen or so NHL games as their contracts end and pump the minutes for the kids in San Diego. The rebuild marches on.
I think the Ducks can afford to look at moving Shattenkirk next deadline but I don't know if Stolarz would be worth moving. Unless he goes into the deadline hotter than a ten-cent pistol, he probably holds more internal value plugging that hole behind Gibson while Dostal takes reps for the Gulls.
I suspect this upcoming draft is going to see the Ducks prioritize their blueline. They've found their big fish in McTavish and Zegras.