The Anaheim Ducks’ neverending rebuild continues to drag on.

While they’re not sitting at the bottom of the Pacific Division, or even second-last, their 23-24-6 record and 52 points puts them nine points out of the final Wild Card spot. Realistically, another postseason is out of reach.

Last year, the Ducks were pivotal at the trade deadline, sending Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick to the Oilers in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 fifth-rounder. Henrique made an immediate impact, scoring six goals and nine points in 22 regular-season games, followed by four goals and seven points in 17 playoff appearances. He re-signed with Edmonton during free agency.

So, as this year’s March 7 trade deadline approaches, who might the Ducks move next?

Robby Fabbri, a Stanley Cup-winning forward, arrived in Anaheim as a cap dump during the offseason. In 2023-24 with Detroit, he tallied 18 goals and 32 points in 68 games. This season, he’s managed eight goals and 15 points in 40 games with the Ducks.

Fabbri is playing on an expiring contract with a $4 million cap hit and no trade protection. While he’s currently slotted on the right wing, he’s also comfortable at center, offering versatility to potential suitors.

Ryan Strome, a familiar name for Oilers fans, has consistently put up respectable numbers since leaving Edmonton in 2018-19. He’s hit the 40-point mark every season, including a standout 21-goal, 54-point campaign with the Rangers in 2021-22.

This season, Strome has seven goals and 30 points in 53 games for the Ducks. However, he’s unlikely to be moved. As an alternate captain with a $5 million cap hit locked in until 2026-27, Strome is a key piece of Anaheim’s leadership group. He also has no trade protection.

The Oilers passed on Trevor Zegras in the 2019 draft, opting for Philip Broberg at eighth overall while the Ducks snagged Zegras at ninth. Since then, Zegras has shown flashes of brilliance with back-to-back 60+ point seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

However, injuries derailed his progress in 2023-24, and the trend has continued this season, where he’s posted just six goals and 15 points in 31 games. At 23, Zegras clearly needs a fresh start.

He’s signed through 2025-26 with a $5.75 million cap hit and no trade protection, becoming a restricted free agent at the end of the deal. If the Ducks are willing to part ways, he could be an intriguing option for teams looking to take a chance on untapped potential.

Brian Dumoulin feels like a near-certainty to be moved. A veteran left-shot defenseman, Dumoulin has been in the league since 2013-14 and boasts two Stanley Cup rings with the Penguins (2016, 2017).

After a career-high six-goal season with the Kraken in 2023-24, Dumoulin has cooled down this year with 12 assists in 53 games. He’s a shutdown defenseman, not a flashy scorer.

Dumoulin’s expiring contract carries a $3.15 million cap hit and a 10-team no-trade list. While he’s not an ideal fit for the Oilers’ need for a right-shot second-pairing defenseman, his defensive reliability could appeal to contending teams.

Goaltender John Gibson has been linked to the Oilers in trade rumours this season. According to Pierre LeBrun, Gibson might waive his 10-team no-trade clause to head to Edmonton.

Gibson is quietly having a strong season for a struggling Ducks team, posting a .915 save percentage and a 2.65 goals-against average in 23 games. However, there’s some caution to be had. Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, his numbers were far less impressive: a .900 save percentage and a 3.36 goals-against average over 241 games.

While Gibson’s current form is encouraging, his hefty $6.4 million cap hit through 2026-27 is a considerable gamble. If his performance regresses, the Oilers could find themselves in a tough position.

The Ducks have a mix of expiring contracts, underperforming stars, and veteran talent that could attract interest as the deadline approaches. For a team still stuck in rebuild mode, these moves could shape their future, while also helping playoff contenders fill key gaps.