We’re a week away from the circus that always accompanies deadline day, and with every passing day (and every passing loss) the Carolina Hurricanes’ charge becomes more clear: for the umpteenth straight year, the Canes will be sellers at the deadline. This year, though, they have a lot less to offer, both because of a dearth of attractive assets and the added complication of the expansion draft to consider.
But that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of buzz around the league. Some big names (Martin Hanzal! Matt Duchene! Gabriel Landeskog!