Hurricanes Acquire Cory Stillman from Panthers for Ryan Carter

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have acquired left wing Cory Stillman from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Ryan Carter and a fifth round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. Stillman, who is beginning his second stint with Carolina, will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. He previously played with the Hurricanes from 2005 to 2008 and won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2006. Carter, who was acquired by the Hurricanes earlier this season from the Anaheim Ducks for Stefan Chaput and Matt Kennedy, will also be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 44 games with the Panthers, Stillman has seven goals and 16 assists for 23 points, while Carter has one goal and five assists for six points in 50 games with the Ducks and Hurricanes. Not a bad move for the Hurricanes, as Stillman will bring plenty of offensive and veteran depth to the team as they try to lock down a playoff spot. Carter will bring some checking depth to the Panthers, but little more than that.