After winning the Cup in 2006, the Hurricanes made a two-for-two deal with Los Angeles that brought current defensive guru Tim Gleason to the organization.
Heading into the 2006 offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes were riding high. They'd just won the Stanley Cup and were prepping to do it again in 2006-07. Right before taking the ice for their final home game of the preseason, the Hurricanes made a big move, aiming to find some cap flexibility while giving the Kings an NHL-ready defender and a top prospect.