The Carolina Hurricanes improved their defense corps ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, acquiring Shayne Gostisbehere from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, the team announced on Wednesday.
Gostisbehere has tallied 10 goals and 21 assists in 52 games with the Coyotes this year while averaging over 22 minutes of ice time per game. The 29-year-old is coming off a 51-point campaign in 2021-22, which marked his highest total since his 65-point season in 2017-18.
“Shayne is a smooth-skating, puck-moving defenseman,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said in a release. “We think his offensive skill set and veteran presence will help bolster our blue line.”
The Florida native spent the past two seasons with the Coyotes after logging seven years with the Philadelphia Flyers. Gostisbehere left a strong impression on the Coyotes despite his short stint with the franchise.
“We appreciate everything that Shayne has done for the Coyotes the past two seasons,” Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong. “He is the consummate professional and we wish him all the best in the future.”
More to come.