Trending Now - Key Players to Monitor Ahead of NHL Trade Deadline 2026
WHO:
Carolina Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen, 36 years old, goaltender
Taylor Hall, forward for the Carolina Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov, injured (hip surgery)
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, scratched
Mike Reilly, scratched
Justin Faulk, 33 years old, defenseman for St. Louis Blues
Nazem Kadri, 35 years old, forward for Calgary Flames
WHAT:
Andersen turned away 27 shots in a 5-2 victory against Detroit on March 2, 2026.
Andersen has a record of 3-0-3 in his last six starts and is 3-1 in four career appearances against Seattle.
The Carolina Hurricanes have picked up at least a point in 12 straight games, tying the franchise's fourth-longest point streak.
The longest point streak in franchise history is 17 games (15-0-2) from January 12 to February 1, 2023.
Taylor Hall has produced five points in his last two games.
Justin Faulk has 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 45 career playoff games.
Nazem Kadri leads the Calgary Flames with 41 points and 172 shots on goal this season.
WHERE:
Seattle, Washington (Carolina Hurricanes vs. Seattle Kraken)
St. Louis, Missouri (Justin Faulk)
Calgary, Alberta (Nazem Kadri)
WHEN:
March 2, 2026: Carolina Hurricanes play against Seattle Kraken.
March 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET: NHL Trade Deadline.
WHY:
The Carolina Hurricanes are on a point streak and looking to maintain momentum as they head into the playoffs.
Justin Faulk and Nazem Kadri may be traded due to their teams' playoff standings.
HOW:
Andersen is expected to start in goal for the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes' lineup includes forwards Svechnikov, Aho, Jarvis, Hall, Stankoven, Blake, Ehlers, Staal, Martinook, Carrier, Jankowski, and Robinson, and defensemen Slavin, Chatfield, Miller, Walker, Gostisbehere, and Nikishin.
In a strong performance, goaltender Frederik Andersen turned away 27 shots, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings last Monday, and he now boasts a record of 3-0-3 in his last six starts. The Hurricanes are on a roll, having picked up at least a point in 12 straight games, tying the franchise's fourth-longest point streak, while Taylor Hall has also been impressive, contributing five points in his last two games. As the NHL Trade Deadline approaches this Friday, both Justin Faulk and Nazem Kadri are potential trade candidates, with Faulk having tallied 20 points in his playoff career and Kadri leading the Flames with 41 points this season.