Analytics go brrrr

Team: 2021-22 Carolina Hurricanes

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 18, 2021

Published: Jun. 18, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I don't think people understand the massive difference in impact between Aho and Eichel. I think I heard something regarding the Canes being interested, and it would shock me if an analytics heavy team like themselves wouldn't attempt something like this.

Of course the trade could look different, but I figured getting two high end roster players back would be ideal for Buffalo - while still obtaining some picks for the trouble. A bit more plug-and-play over this type of trade than trying another rebuilding move.

Carolina uses the remaining cap space to sign the absolutely incredible Dougie, along with a Svechnikov ready to explode in terms of production to long term contracts.

All of the signed FA's have some strong underlying impacts in at least either defensive or offensive gameplay. Tatar's ice-tilting impact stretches far beyond his scoring one, so I think a smart team like the Canes could see the potential there. Leivo is a really strong 2-way player that could be signed as a 4th-liner but I think it'd be hard to keep him there.
Nemeth is basically a ME-Vlasic type who just hasn't gotten the same amount of recognition. Great defensive dfenseman.

Goalie situation is a bit of a questionmark, but worst case you can trade for a solid backup/1B from Seattle who will probably have a handful.

I think this team is better than whatever Tampa will look like after they no longer can circumvent the cap like crazy. Let me know why you think I'm wrong down below!

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