THN.com/podcast. From THN On The 'Q': Western Conference Stretch Run and Blackhawks Prospects Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk2MjMyMjMxOTY5MTA1NDM1/usatsi_19809232.jpg] At this rate, the actual trade deadline will be the quietest day of the week. The Arizona Coyotes continued the surge of pre-deadline moves on Wednesday, trading defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Gostisbehere is in the final year of his current contract, which carries a cap hit of $4.5 million. After a difficult end to his tenure in Philadelphia, Gostisbehere had clearly found a home in the desert over the past two years prior to today's trade. He racked up an impressive 51 points in 82 games last season before following it up with 10 goals and 21 assists for 31 points in 52 games thus far this season, all while logging over 22 minutes of ice time per night. Gostisbehere still isn't the most defensively responsible blueliner around. Still, his proficiency in his own end has improved since his time as a Flyer, while his offensive contributions make him one of the best at his position. On a loaded Hurricanes blueline, Gostisbehere will have to fight for power-play time with current first-unit quarterback Brent Burns but should provide the club with suitable depth and scoring punch as they attempt to finally make a serious run in the playoffs. Stay tuned. More trades are on the horizon.
