Report: Ducks and Hurricanes working on blockbuster deal

This just in according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes and Anaheim Ducks are reportedly engaged in trade talks on a deal that would send former Hurricanes captain Justin Faulk to the Ducks for an unspecified return.

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While Faulk’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors for awhile now, it’s no surprise that things have heated up more now with the Hurricanes signing Jake Gardiner on Friday. With Gardiner now on board, the Hurricanes blue line features Faulk, Gardiner, Dougie Hamilton, Jacob Slavin and Brett Pesce. Something’s got to give…

Again, no word on what the Ducks might be shipping to the Hurricanes in return for Faulk, but it’s worth noting that the Ducks have over $8 million in cap space. Absorbing Faulk’s $4.8 million annual salary won’t be an issue for the Ducks.