Ducks Trade Cam Fowler to Blues

The Anaheim Ducks have traded veteran defenseman Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and defenseman prospect Jérémie Biakabutuka. The Ducks will retain 38.5% of Fowler's $6.5 million salary cap hit through the 2025-26 season. Fowler, 33, has spent his entire 15-season career with the Ducks, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in goals, assists, points, and game-winning goals among defensemen. The trade was described as difficult by Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek due to Fowler's significant contributions both on and off the ice. This move allows Anaheim to create space for emerging defensemen while the Blues, dealing with injuries to key defensemen, gain an experienced player to bolster their blue line. The Blues also received a fourth-round pick in the 2027 draft as part of the deal.