You think the Canes are going to spend their remaining cap on this? They'd probably look to add someone else with the cap they have remaining.

doesnt benefit carolina in the slightest

CAR moves up from PHI's pick that will likely be around 40th overall, to EDM's pick that is looking more like a low 20s selection (or better).
They are openly shopping a right shot defender, and Pesce's contract demands and early season injury have made him the odd man out there.
McLeod is a former high 2nd rounder who fits the CAR play style of speed and perimeter play.

They are openly shopping a defender, and yeah i think McLeod fits into what they like to do offensively. Plus he's under contract for another year and a RFA with low point totals they can re-sign for cheap

You havent explained the benefit for a team trying to win how this major roster downgrade is beneficial. Moving up 15-20 spots isn’t a benefit. Add in we are retaining as well

https://imgur.com/a/2JoHpvO

Great. Whose spot is he taking on the roster?

Who is taking over our shutdown RHD?

Pesce being traded died after camp started. Like other competitive teams, we are looking to add and not subtract major pieces

This was two days ago:
https://x.com/leholmes52/status/1721000915547644117?s=20

Yea trading TDA maybe for a roster downgrade. It would have to be something more significant than a 4th line forward to move pesce

All I'm hearing is that the Canes are interested in moving on from Tony D. If you want him instead of Pesce no one will say no (apart from Oilers fans probably).

Yah... Friedman specifically mentioned TDA