Pierre LeBrun also notes Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler has a year remaining on his contract. He said the Ducks have held preliminary discussions with Fowler’s camp regarding an extension. They need to know what to do with the defenseman before the expansion draft. If they can’t re-sign him, LeBrun said they may as well trade him and protect another blueliner in that draft.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Fowler is earning $4 million annually on his current deal and could seek up to $6 million per on a long-term extension. It’ll be interesting to see how his situation plays out. If the Ducks decide to shop him, the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs could be among the suitors.