NHL Trade Rumors: 15 players who may be moved this summer

By Simon Vacca | Jun 11, 2019

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: P.K. Subban #76 of the Nashville Predators is defended by Phil Kessel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of Game Four of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MA – MAY 12: Justin Faulk #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes shoots against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /

7. Justin Faulk

Age: 27
Position: D
Current Team: Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina is home to one of hockey’s top back ends. Fronted by the likes of Trevor van Riemsdyk, Jaccob Slavin, Brett Pesce, Dougie Hamilton, Calvin de Haan and Justin Faulk, the organization embarked upon an impressive run in the 2019 postseason, which culminated with an unfortunate sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals at the hands of the Boston Bruins.

So close, yet so far away from directly competing for the Stanley Cup, the Hurricanes’ priority in the offseason is obvious: add scoring and acquire top-end depth to avoid a similar exit next year. To do this, one of the club’s defensemen shall have to be swapped out.

Which brings us to Faulk.

Of all the team’s blue liners, Faulk has been — and still remains — the most recurring subject of trade talk. At 27, the defender is in the heat of his prime, and in turn offers interested parties a diverse skillset. Marked by an ability to ensure that defensive problems are addressed head-on, the present moment promises to bring a measure of resolution to the rumors surrounding Faulk’s future.

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