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https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2023/07/nhl-rumors-3-free-agent-destinations.html The Vancouver Canucks decided not to qualify Ethan Bear, making him an unrestricted free agent. To this point, he still hasn't found a new team and is definitely good enough to play in the NHL. Thus far, his NHL career has taken him from the Edmonton Oilers to the Carolina Hurricanes to the Canucks. His career year came at age 22 with the Oilers and he is looking for a home where he can get back to that level. He is young and still has lots to give, so let's see where an opportunity can arise for him.

Most Canes fans look at NHL personnel/salary cap just as they look at NFL personnel/salary cap. There is a big difference in the 2 and I think most average hockey fans don't really know the ins-and-outs, they would rather just see the same guys every year. That way they dont' have to agonize over who's name they'll have on a sweater next year. Could break the bank dropping a couple hundy on a sweater and the guy ends up leaving the following year.

I see Ethan Bear remains unsigned. I hope someone gives him a shot. Will likely never be a top 4, but he could definitely fill a 3rd pair spot. He's a good guy- wish him the best.

You're right in that moving Jarvy to the 4 is kind of a gut punch. But, there's not much room to slot him in anywhere unless Turbo gets moved. Even then, someone might have to play on their off-side.

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Until #37 comes back, I see Turbo with Aho, keeping a familiar face on his line. Bunting is on the 2nd line until Svech is back. Noesen moves back to the checking line and Drury fills the 4th line.

Speaking of Drury, what's the word on him? Haven't heard much since word got out he asked to be traded.

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It's a valid point. Our defense wasn't the issue last year, so why fix something that isn't broken. Sure, there are future cap considerations and trying to wrangle a couple extensions this season to avoid the pitfalls of trying to find money to sign Aho, Noesen, Tuevo, Martinook (all UFAs) and Necas, Drury, Jarvis, Suzuki and Rees (all RFAs), but still... Ghost is out, TDA will be in; from an offensive standpoint, it's a Canes win. Defensively, not so much. DeHaan is out, Orlov is in; huge Canes win. Max Patch, Stastny, Stepan are out, Bunting is in. Another big win for the Canes. Now, find a way to get DeBrincat, Arvidsson, Kempe... and not have to break the bank that Karlsson is wanting.

Sorry, but I think a move for Karlsson is nowhere near as important as adding a wing scoring threat. And I think the Karlsson deal prevents the team from pursuing its real need.

My opinion is, if they're set on bringing back TDA, then let the Karlsson thing go. If a deal can't be done with Pesce, trade him and get a winger. Slavin-Burns Skjei/Orlov-Chatty Orlov/Skjei-TDA Coghlan Which brings me to my next point- a winger. I already listed Bunting some time back as a likely target, but let's look at a couple other possibilities: Troy Terry (Ducks) UFA: 67 and 61 points the last 2 seasons, and he's only 25. Could fit under the cap with not too much effort and send the Ducks Pesce. Alex DeBrincat (Sens) RFA: 187 G, 186 A (373 points) in 450 games during his 6 years in the league. Also only 25 years old. Would need Ottawa to retain some, give them Pesce and a prospect, I'm sure. Viktor Arvidsson or Adrian Kempe (Kings): Will be a UFA after next season and the Kings have no defense and bad goalies. Offer up Pesce and I'll take the 45 points Viktor will put up or the 50 Kempe will get.

That's what I think as well, but Skjei has a no trade clause and he's under contract. You gonna bump him down to the 3rd line after having a career year as a top 4? The Canes problem with defense right now is they don't think it's good enough. My opinion is, if they're set on bringing back TDA, then let the Karlsson thing go. If a deal can't be done with Pesce, trade him and get a winger. Slavin-Burns Skjei/Orlov-Chatty Orlov/Skjei-TDA Coghlan Which brings me to my next point- a winger. I already listed Bunting some time back as a likely target, but let's look at a couple other possibilities: Troy Terry (Ducks) UFA: 67 and 61 points the last 2 seasons, and he's only 25. Could fit under the cap with not too much effort and send the Ducks Pesce. Alex DeBrincat (Sens) RFA: 187 G, 186 A (373 points) in 450 games during his 6 years in the league. Also only 25 years old. Would need Ottawa to retain some, give them Pesce and a prospect, I'm sure. Viktor Arvidsson or Adrian Kempe (Kings): Will be a UFA after next season and the Kings have no defense and bad goalies. Offer up Pesce and I'll take the 45 points Viktor will put up or the 50 Kempe will get.

I'm not a fan of the Karlsson move, if it is indeed in the works. I'd rather keep Skjei, and if a deal can't get done to keep Pesce, he's a good trade option a lot of teams would want. Still need a winger.

3rd D right now, based on who the team has as right and left-handers will be Orlov and Chatfield. Slavin-Burns Skjei-Pesce Orlov- Chatfield Coghlan Bring in TDA (confirmed by Waddell) and you have another right handed blue-liner, making Pesce trade bait for a winger. Bring in Karlsson (strong rumors) and you have yet another right handed blue-liner. The only d-man the Canes have who has played on his off-side is Chatty, who is right-handed but has played left.

You don't think what, exactly? The Canes will have to clear cap space to acquire Karlsson and the likely candidate to trade is Pesce, since it seems an extension is proving somewhat problematic. Then look at the right and left handers and tell me how you plan on pairing them up?

Pesce or Skjei will be traded, TDA will be fit in to the top 6. Don't forget the Canes made a qualifying offer to retain Dylan Coghlan- he's the #7. If Karlsson is indeed brought in, we have likely seen the last of both Skjei and Pesce.

Not to mention how many D-men do you want on the roster?

Orlov is too much money for a 3rd pair. Skjei, let's not forget, has a no-trade clause.

Orlov will be 2nd pair, TDA 3rd pair. Pesce or Skjei gets traded and Coghlan is the #7 D-man.

If so, the D is set and Karlsson is an unnecessary expense. Trading Pesce (preferrably) for a winger and keep Skjei.

Nevermind, I'm on the beach and trying to catch up on all the news....

Canes still need a goalie or 2, am I right?

I'm not a fan of adding both Orlov and Karlsson. I think Skjei has grown into his role and developed a lot more than Pesce. I believe Skjei is a legitimate threat as a scoring blueliner and his confidence is high after the season he had, while Pesce is a consistent defender. My opinion: keep Skjei, trade Pesce, got Orlov, get TDA and the D is set.