Much of the excitement garnered by the NHL draft has to do with the trades that precede it. Teams are looking to alter their composition or to add a piece they hope leads to hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup. Either way, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming moves. The trading floor opened when Arizona exchanged winger Max Domi with Montreal’s Alexander Galchenyuk.
The Anaheim Ducks are in strange position entering into trade season. Despite remaining among the elite teams for the last half-decade, they are poised for serious changes. General Manager Bob Murray vowed to become a faster team.