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Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
Trade Details
DEVILS SEND SAMI VATANEN TO CAROLINA Monday, February 24, 2020
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen from the New Jersey Devils for forward Janne Kuokkanen, defenseman Fredrik Claesson and a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2020.
What does it give the Carolina Hurricanes?
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.
What does it give the New Jersey Devils?
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.
Fantasy Impact
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.
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Janne Kuokkanen
Fredrik Claesson
conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2020