The final move at the 2020 deadline for the Hurricanes added a punch up the middle to stabilize the center position before the playoffs.
To conclude our mini-series on the 2020 trade deadline, let's look at the addition the Carolina Hurricanes made up front. Yearning for a difference maker to play center behind Sebastian Aho, the Canes addressed their need up the middle with the help of an old division rival.
Like with Brady Skjei, the Hurricanes targeted a player with term remaining on their contract when they acquired Vincent Trocheck from the Florida Panthers.