David Pagnotta, reporting for The Fourth Period, has stated that the Hurricanes' management will either extend Pesce's contract or trade him before he enters his final year. Pesce signed a six-year deal with the Hurricanes back in 2018, which is now nearing its end.
The situation will be resolved by July 1, marking either Pesce's departure or stay. Apart from the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators have also expressed interest in the defenseman.
The possibility of Pesce being traded away from the Hurricanes has been a subject of discussion for a while. His potential addition would certainly strengthen the defensive line of the Toronto Maple Leafs, popularly known as "the Buds".