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NHL Trade Rumors: Cam Fowler to Edmonton Oilers?

Several reports have surfaced in recent weeks on the front office and their attempt to add help. Jim Parsons of The Hockey Writers has suggested re-signing Eric Gryba, despite the 28-year-old not being an upgrade on the talent already with the team, he would be a good short-term solution, especially with knowing the system and players already on the team.

Another answer has come from Mark Easson who has suggested a possibly trade with Anaheim to acquire Cam Fowler. The Ducks are loaded on the defensive end of the ice and could use a little scoring punch on the front line. A deal between the two sides could help both franchises heading into the 2016-17 hockey season.

The 25-year-old is a terrific solution for several reasons. First, his age makes the former first round draft pick a long-term answer for the Oilers and with the team struggling to lure big-name NHL free agents, it allows management to trade a strength of the team to fill a weakness. Adding the young defender would also generate some excitement with the fans, a move that would help fill seats in Edmonton and generate some good publicity, especially considering this could make the squad a top-8 contender in the Western Conference.

Fowler would also give the team a solid point man on the power play, giving them a terrific two-way player that could eventually become one of the leaders of this team, both on and off the ice.

With the free agent market nearly bare, a trade is managements best option at this point. Adding the youngster would be a great move, even if it costs some depth on the front line and a trade that would definitely have this team moving in the right direction.

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