The Anaheim Ducks have traded veteran forward Ryan Strome to the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, per Pierre LeBrun.
The move marks a significant roster adjustment for the Ducks, who are moving the veteran forward as they continue to lean into their youth movement. For the Flames, the acquisition adds an experienced playmaker to their forward corps. Strome, 31, has been a consistent secondary scoring threat throughout his NHL career, which has included stints with the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and most recently, Anaheim.
The return for Anaheim consists of a late-round selection in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. This transaction allows the Ducks to clear cap space and open up a roster spot for their burgeoning group of young prospects, while Calgary gains a versatile veteran capable of playing both center and wing. Strome signed a five-year contract with Anaheim in 2022 and has served as a veteran presence in their top-six and middle-six rotations.
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