It's no secret that the Anaheim Ducks are an awful team this year. Sitting near the bottom of the NHL with a 19-25-4 record and a goal differential of -28, it's obvious something needs to change. According to reports, GM Bob Murray is ready to make the changes now.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports the word has been put out that Murray is ready to "wheel and deal" at the NHL trade deadline, and is willing to move just about anything he has as the team enters full rebuild mode. Murray's plans, according to Garrioch, include "taking bad contracts in exchange for prospects and picks."
A look at the roster indicates the options of moving players out may be limited because the Ducks have several with term on their deals. Contenders don't want term at this time of year, which is why unrestricted free agents are attractive options, but if Murray is serious about taking bad contracts for picks, then that's where the Ducks may have leverage.
The Ducks have enjoyed some success since entering the league in the 1990s, winning a Stanley Cup in 2006-07 and making the playoffs for several years in a row until last season. However, with the team currently in the basement of the NHL standings, the time for change is now. Expect Murray to be a busy man over the next four weeks or so.
Source: Ottawa Sun
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