NHL Trade Rumors: Cam Fowler to Toronto Maple Leafs

The Anaheim Ducks are rumored to be aggressively shopping Cam Fowler in the 2016 NHL offseason. The Ducks have a surplus of left handed defensemen and need to move one or two.




Hampus Lindholm, Shea Theadore, Simon Despres, Clayton Stoner, and Cam Fowler are all NHL ready left handed defensemen. Additionally, the Ducks have prospects on defense, who will by challenging for NHL spots next year. Fowler is the odd-man out. He is signed to a $4 million annual cap hit contract for two more seasons.

The Ducks want an impact left winger in return to play in their top six. The Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers are interested in acquiring Fowler. The Maple Leafs may possibly trade James van Riemsdyk for Cam Fowler.