It’s not uncommon for a few teams to get ahead of the NHL trade market by making some moves well ahead of the deadline.

The Finnish winger, obtained in mega trade with the Colorado Avalanche, earned his first goal as a Hurricane, while fellow newcomer Taylor Hall was a late scratch with an illness.

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Reports hint at a trade to become “more likely” in the coming days. Full details below: ...

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