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Interesting trade idea. Trading Lacombe seems a little short-sighted imo, as he can be the perfect 3LHD once the Fowler contract is up and the Ducks are properly competing. However, Fowler still has 2 years after this one and a 4 team trade list. Ducks could buy him out, but I just don't see that being a realistic option with all he has done for the franchise. Depends how the team sees Tyson Hinds and whether or not he can move up in two years to replace Cam. I'm not sure what Pat will do on the backend, but I would at least consider trading Lacombe. Pat did mention that Luneau is likely to be a full timer next season, so if Ducks did draft a RHD, they would not make the team next year. Lindstrom and Vaaks would be 7/8, and I could see the Ducks keeping 8 Defensemen up to start next season. Pesce, Roy, or even Demelo if he makes it to FA would be ideal options if Lacombe is gone (contract dependent). Same with the top 6 winger, with both of those signings, term could be a killer, so no move might be the best move if Ducks cant get shorter term deals.