The speculation surrounding Brett Pesce of the Carolina Hurricanes and his potential departure from the team over the past several months, particularly during the summer, isn't a secret. General Manager Don Waddell has fielded numerous calls for this defenseman, driven by a desire to find him a new team.
As reported by many sources, the Oilers seem to be in the mix for Pesce, with the possibility of him joining their ranks before the October kick-off of the season.
Pesce, currently seeking a contract extension, will become an unrestricted free agent once this season concludes. In line with common NHL practices, if an agreement isn't reached on a contract extension, the team will explore trading him to salvage any viable assets, particularly valuable cap space.
His cap hit, standing at $4.025 million according to capfriendly.com, could offer a favourable situation for various teams, including the Oilers, who are in need of a defensive upgrade and boast offensive talent to potentially offer in exchange. I believe an offensive player might be the type to head back to the Hurricanes, facilitating a deal.
As the season draws near, I anticipate Pesce's name continuing to surface, especially as the clock ticks down on his quest for a new contract extension.
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Will the Hurricanes move Brett Pesce to the Oilers? | ||
Yes | 55 | 60.4 % |
No | 36 | 39.6 % |
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