Hurricanes make enticing offer to Utah for Clayton Keller
Now free of Evgeny Kuznetsov's $6million cap hit with the forward opting to leave the NHL for SKA in the KHL in Russia, the Carolina. Hurricanes and Washington Capitals have freed up significant cap space for both teams to make moves.
#AllCaps and #Canes being left with room after the Kuznetsov news. Caps have been linked to Laine for quite some time but itll be a bit of time if that deal happens.
#Canes may be able to give Necas and Jarvis a bit more money to make things finally click contract-wise.
#Canes may be able to give Necas and Jarvis a bit more money to make things finally click contract-wise.
On that note, the Hurricanes have made a formal offer to the Utah Hockey Club, putting the disgruntled forward Martin Necas and draft picks on the table in exchange for star center Clayton Keller and a 2026 4th round pick.
However, its been confirmed that #Canes have officially offered #UtahHC Martin Necas and 3rd and 4th rd picks for Clayton Keller and a 2026 4th rd pick. Yet to be seen if the deal goes through. #NHL
With Kuznetsov's departure creating cap room, both the Caps and Canes are in a better position to adjust their rosters. The Capitals have been linked to Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets recently, but that deal will take time to come together with the player remaining in the NHLPA assistance program and prohibited from speaking with outside parties.
As for the Hurricanes, they could use some of that free cash to give Necas and Seth Jarvis the money needed to make their contracts finally click; should both wish to remain part of the storm surge. If they don't, Necas can be flipped for Keller and his $7.15 million cap hit.
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17 JUILLET | 72 ANSWERS Hurricanes make enticing offer to Utah for Clayton Keller What do you think about the proposed trade between the Hurricanes and Utah Hockey Club? | ||
| Smart move for both sides | 34 | 47.2 % |
| Utah wins | 18 | 25 % |
| Carolina wins | 20 | 27.8 % |
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