It’s for this reason that we’ve made this list of the top trade targets that General Manager Ron Francis should look to if he decides to add some pieces for a stretch run to the playoffs. The list was meant to be a top five, but in the search for the right players we felt the need to add one more. It’s only a coincidence that all of the players are from Canadian-based teams, although the teams records would help explain why.
All of these players are unrestricted free agents at the end of this season, and most, in the right circumstances, could be had for draft picks or prospects, both of which the Hurricanes have in abundance.