NHL Trade Rumors: Should The Lottery Winner Trade The Pick?
By Adam Savard
Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 2014; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters looks on from the bench against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena. The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in the shoot out. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
The Hurricanes would be selecting second overall in this scenario. Even as a team stung by injuries, the depth at the blue line is challenged right now beyond team leading scorer Justin Faulk. Faulk would likely have to be a part of any deal for the Oilers considering their needs, as would the second overall pick and other components. While the future defensemen are “deep and diverse” according to hockeysfuture.com, will they be willing to part with one of them or Faulk in part of a deal? Sitting at number two, the Canes could select either McDavid or Eichel to match with Jeff Skinner, Eric Staal and Elias Lindholm. The forwards for the Canes would get a lot more menacing without having to give up the farm to move one position. Making a trade up to the top spot would be counterproductive for the Canes considering what they would have to give up in relation to what they can draft by standing pat.
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