The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting Michael Bunting tonight due to "trade-related reasons."

Bunting, 28, has 13 goals and 36 points in 60 games this season.

He just signed a three-year deal this offseason, with a $4.5 million AAV and holds a 10-team no-trade list.

There's the obvious connection between Bunting and Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, who were together for multiple years in Toronto.

After jumping around the lineup for a while, Bunting has found consistency on the second line with Jack Drury and Martin Necas. He's also been a big boost on the top power play unit.

The wait is on to see what may come from this move.