Insider predicts major trade could happen before game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

We're a few days away from the opening of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, but other teams around the NHL have bigger, more personal fish to fry. One of those is the Carolina Hurricanes, and one insider believes a massive trade could come before game 1 gets underway.

In his latest Rundown on Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli states the Hurricanes are itching to get a trade done involving 25-year-old forward Martin Necas.

Necas is a restricted free agent, and will almost certainly be getting a raise from the $3 million a year he's been making for the last three. However, Carolina seems intent on signing free agents Jake Guentzel and Seth Jarvis, which will leave little to no room for Necas's salary.

Necas finished the 2023-24 seasons with 24 goals and 53 points. Landing him will likely cost a bundle, but it could very well be worth it in the long run.