The Hurricanes badly needed a right-shooting defenseman after losing both Dougie Hamilton and Brett Pesce to injury. Enter Vatanen, who will provide experience and solid play to a Carolina team with deep playoff aspirations once again this spring.

Kuokkanen, who turns 22, looks like he might become a nice fit in New Jersey. He is not a flashy player but his versatility and all-around ability could help him earn regular playing time with the Devils. Jersey will also receive a D-man Claesson and a pick in this move.

Vatanen might be a nice late-season pickup in some fantasy formats, although he does need to get healthy first and foremost. Kuokkanen looks like a fantasy sleeper after this move to New Jersey. There should be an opportunity for him to become an NHL regular fairly soon. Claesson has negligible fantasy value.