The Penguins are positioned as sellers ahead of the 2026 season, looking to leverage valuable trade assets like wingers Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust, while also exploring a move for defenseman Erik Karlsson, whose $10MM cap hit and no-movement clause complicate potential trades. Despite his declining performance, the Hurricanes may be a suitable destination for Karlsson, though they face questions about investing in a strong area rather than addressing other roster needs.
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