"Blues secure experienced defenseman Cam Fowler from Ducks"
The St. Louis Blues acquired experienced blueliner Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.
In addition, the Blues secured a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft in exchange for a second-round pick in that draft and defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka.
The Ducks will retain 38.5 percent of Fowler\'s remaining contract. His deal carries an average annual value of $6.5 million that expires after the 2025-26 season.
Also see this picks:
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 21st 2024
Also see this picks:
Los Angeles Kings vs. Nashville Predators Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 21st 2024
Fowler, 33, is the longest-serving active member of the Ducks after being chosen by the team with the 12th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft. He has spent parts of the last five seasons as an alternate captain.
\"This was a challenging trade to make considering Cam's significance to this organization,\" Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek stated. \"He has been a valuable and respected member of our team for 15 seasons, representing the Ducks with the utmost class. His character and contributions on and off the ice have and will continue to make a positive impact on our fans and community. After meeting with Cam multiple times over the last few months, it became clear to both of us that it may be time for a change. As always, Cam handled the process with professionalism and remained dedicated to the Ducks. Cam and his family deserve nothing but the best moving forward, and we wish them the best of luck.\"
Fowler has four helpers in 17 games this season and 457 points (96 goals, 361 assists) in 991 career games with Anaheim.
Biakabutuka, 22, signed a three-year entry-level deal with St. Louis in July 2023. He has appeared in five games with Springfield and Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.
Also on Saturday, St. Louis reassigned defenseman Matthew Kessel to Springfield.
Kessel, 24, has three assists in 26 games this season for the Blues.
