During the final days of August, I want to tackle three of the biggest trades in franchise history, beginning with the two deals the Hurricanes made on the road to the Stanley Cup in 2006. The first of those veteran additions was Doug Weight, a forward deep into his career without ever making it to the pinnacle.
Selected in the 2nd round by the New York Rangers in 1990, Weight came into his own as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. Topping 80 points three times in nine seasons, including 104 points in 1995-96, and being named to three All-Star teams, Weight was shipped to the St.