Here are some major trades that could potentially push them over the edge within the next few years.
Jake Bean to the Vancouver Canucks for Nikolay Goldobin, Sven Baertschi, and a 2020 3rd
The Carolina Hurricanes defensive depth is absolutely incredible. Thus, a player like Jake Bean becomes available. Bean has incredible potential, and is near NHL ready, but due to the defensive depth in Carolina hasn’t been able to break into the NHL full time. Baertschi, and Goldobin would provide a much needed offensive punch for the Canes.