Top-six depth and a robust blue line bolster Carolina’s outlook; netminding is the primary doubt with Andersen/Kochetkov. Fantasy edges in Ehlers, Miller, Nikishin; Brind’Amour must coax postseason resilience to translate regular-season success.

Carolina adds speed and scoring with Ehlers, aiming to sustain playoff contention and deepen its forward corps as it navigates a competitive Atlantic.

Ehlers’ move from Winnipeg to Carolina signals a reshaping of both teams’ depth and scoring potential, with Ehlers bringing speed and offense to a Hurricanes roster seeking playoff staying power.

The Hurricanes surface in rumor chatter as part of a larger market conversation, highlighting how competitive teams view elite centers and how these discussions can ripple into fantasy planning and player valuations.

Carolina is cited among the teams that reportedly floated late-round picks for Reichel, illustrating the Hurricanes’ willingness to explore speculative moves to deepen their forward group.