Seidenberg's back injury will keep him out for two months, and Chara is day-to-day with an upper body injury. There's a chance to gain flexibility on the blue line.
It's no secret that people in Anaheim aren't necessarily fond of Clayton Stoner and. Critiques of his performance aside, Stoner is a problem for the Ducks. He's making 3.25 million for this season and the next two after that. Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen are due for large raises. Spending 3.25 on a bottom pairing defenseman is a luxury the Ducks can't afford, especially as a cash team, not a cap team.