Idk what to think of this honestly, Haula is a free agent while Trocheck has 3 more years left at a great price but Wallmark, Priskie And Eetu all have real potential...
Has Trocheck regressed that bad after injuries?
I feel like this is a pretty big win for Carolina. Cost controlled decent 2nd line centre for 2 more seasons.
If Trocheck re-finds his game on the Canes, Florida could really regret this.
I think Carolina did great to buy low on Trochek here. Florida didn't do that well in futures, didn't address their D in the short term, didn't really improve for the stretch drive, and didn't get any of Carolina's top prospects. This almost seemed like they were dead set on getting whatever they could for Trochek because they feel he's going to fall off a cliff. Maybe they know something, but on it's surface this looks like a pretty weird move from them.
As a Florida fan i feel like it was just a matter of time that Trocheck would move. I personally like him a lot but me and many others have agreed that he hasn't been the same player after the bigger injury.. This deal is fine but i don't think it makes us better, just more pieces and a change in the locker room.
Since Trocheck still has some term left on his contract, this is a win for the Hurricanes. Though Florida did receive some younger players who could become something down the road.