St. Louis Blues Acquire Cam Fowler to Bolster Defense

The veteran defenseman was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to address the Blues' immediate defensive needs while maintaining future roster flexibility.

The Blues traded a 2027 second-round pick and minor-league defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka to the Ducks for Cam Fowler and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Fowler, 33, joins the Blues with Anaheim retaining 38% of his salary, leaving a $4 million cap hit for St. Louis through next season.
The move addresses the Blues' overreliance on their top four defensemen, exacerbated by Nick Leddy's prolonged absence due to a lower-body injury.
St. Louis aims to stay competitive while allowing younger players to develop, with Fowler expected to provide stability without hindering future plans.
Anaheim, in rebuilding mode, gains draft capital and shifts defensive responsibilities to younger prospects like Olen Zellweger and Pavel Mintyukov.