Brent Burns settled on trade to Carolina, actually wanted to go elsewhere

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J. Larose
July 16, 2022 (5:16 PM)

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While many teams were focused on this year's free agent frenzy, the Carolina Hurricanes were able to get an amazing defenseman via trade. Despite some regression, Brent Burns is still one hell of an offensive D-man and will definitely help the Hurricanes get one step closer to the Cup Finals.

According to Elliotte Friedman, Brent Burns didn't want to go initially to Carolina.

"Burns wanted to go to Dallas but okayed a deal to Carolina."

Friedman on 32TP says Burns wanted to go to Dallas but okayed a deal to Carolina. Thinks Nashville and Florida tried to trade for him but chose Carolina.� NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) July 15, 2022

The Nashville Predators as well as the Florida Panthers were in on Burns as well. But when it came down to the final decision, Burns opted for Carolina. Burns will be joining a young core team that has all the skill and talent needed to make another push this year for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With just over 4 Million in cap space left, we could see the Hurricanes adding more, but they do still have to find a common ground with Martin Necas.

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