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Ducks Trade Veteran Defenseman Brian Dumoulin to Devils for Draft Pick and Prospect

The move gives New Jersey defensive depth while Anaheim focuses on developing young talent on its blue line.

Feb 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brian Dumoulin (6) skates with the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of a hockey game at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images/File Photo
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The Ducks’ Brian Dumoulin skates against the Bruins during the first period Feb. 22, 2025, at TD Garden in Boston. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Anaheim Ducks traded Brian Dumoulin, a 33-year-old defenseman, to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a conditional 2025 second-round draft pick and 19-year-old prospect Herman Träff.
  • Anaheim will retain 50% of Dumoulin’s remaining salary for the season, which carries a $3.15 million cap hit.
  • Dumoulin, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, played 61 games for the Ducks this season, contributing 16 points and providing veteran leadership.
  • The Devils, dealing with injuries to key players like Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes, sought Dumoulin to bolster their defensive lineup ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
  • The Ducks aim to create opportunities for their young defensemen, including Jackson LaCombe, Pavel Mintyukov, and Olen Zellweger, to take on larger roles.