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NHL Trade Analysis: Calvin de Haan Traded to Chicago

The “salary dumps” continue as Calvin de Haan was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. Chicago traded Anton Forsberg and Gustav Forsling while Carolina also sent Aleksi Saarela to the Blackhawks.

Let’s quickly dig into the trade impacts for both teams and what repercussions may come.

What the Calvin de Haan trade means for the Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina arguably had an excess of defensemen and a bit of a cap bind when it came to the CBA. With a presumed impending buyout of Scott Darling, a signed goaltender was needed temporarily.