Anaheim Ducks Make Surprising Roster Move

The Anaheim Ducks have waived forward Adam Henrique as the team is starting to make changes due to a lack of offense. 

Adam Henrique (ANA) on waivers. Wow

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 20, 2021

The 31-year-old Henrique has three years left on his contract which sees him paid $5.82 million per season. So far this season he's only managed three goals and one assist in 16 games.

The Ducks currently sit 25th in the league, and are last in the league averaging 1.83 goals per game.  

Adam Henrique, put on waivers by ANA, is a second line centre who's strong defensively and has a great shot. Early returns this season would seem to indicate that he's also been a solid offensive scoring chance driver this year. #flytogether pic.twitter.com/RVRvYY9dZr

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) February 20, 2021

With such a rich contract with term, don't expect anyone to claim Henrique but you can expect to see the Ducks hold some trade conversations as the financials will be the biggest hurdle in any move.

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