Like Ulysses Everett McGill, George Clooney’s fictional character in “O Brother, Where Are Thou?”, Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell finds himself in a tight spot. Should he trade in-demand forward Micheal Ferland, or hang on to the talented winger and hope the team continues its push for the franchise’s first playoff berth in 10 years?
Ferland, 26, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Trade rumors have dogged him since mid-December, when the team was in the midst of a 3-8-2 streak and well back in the standings. He is listed at No.