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.

Hurricanes Acquire Ryan Carter from Ducks for Chaput, Kennedy

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have acquired center Ryan Carter from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for center Stefan Chaput and right wing Matt Kennedy. The trade comes in the wake of center Kyle Chipchura's return to the Ducks' lineup after missing time with a concussion, thus making Carter expendable to the team. In 18 games so far this season, Carter has one goal and two assists for three points and 22 penalty minutes. Chaput has appeared in 20 games with Charlotte of the AHL this season, scoring three assists and nine penalty minutes, while Kennedy has one assist and six penalty minutes in eight games with Charlotte. Not a bad depth move for the Hurricanes, as Carter will add some toughness and versatility to the forward lines, especially at center. For the Ducks, they get two young forwards with some offensive skill who have top-nine potential at the NHL level. However, they are probably still at least a couple seasons away from securing NHL roster spots, if they are able to at all.