Derek Stepan spent most of Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils on Hat Trick Watch. It has been one calendar month since Paul Stastny had a negative game for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Stasny and Stepan combined have skated in 95% of the 37 games for Carolina. However, the much-anticipated debut of Max Pacioretty will add yet another offensive powerhouse to the dearth of scoring machines already suiting up in Raleigh, likely leaving both Stastny and Stepan without a spot on the roster.
It is possible the Canes can send the veterans to Chicago for a much needed boost in quality ice time for both.