Finding the right solution for the young defensive core for the Carolina Hurricanes should be a top priority for head coach Bill Peters. Talents like Jaccob Slavin, Brett Pesce, Noah Hanifin, and Haydn Fleury often go unnoticed by the rest of the NHL. Yet, most teams do recognize the value that these players carry on the open trade market.
However, trading anyone like Slavin, Pesce, or Fleury would be a mistake for the Canes. Even Hanifin, who spent the 2017 NHL Trade Deadline amidst the thick of trade rumors, is easily on track to have the best season of his career so far.