After a blockbuster trade late Friday, Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall made their Carolina Hurricanes debuts in the team’s overtime road loss at the New York Islanders.

The Carolina Hurricanes traded for Mikko Rantanen, and, in a perfect world, would love to keep him around long-term. If they're able to extend him, several of their current players won't be back in 2026.

Taylor Hall has now played for seven different teams in the NHL. That is rare for a former first overall pick that has had a solid career and even won Hart Trophy. While he was moved around less in the first half of his career,