As the NHL offseason heats up, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a shocking move by trading for Ottawa Senators star forward Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster deal. The Panthers, however, are not the team that pulled off this stunning trade, they are still on the hunt for a top-six forward. The question now is, how would the Panthers have fared in such a trade? Would they have been able to secure Tkachuk's services, and if so, what would have been the implications for their roster and playoff chances? The Hockey Writers' analysis breaks down the pros and cons of such a trade and how it would have impacted the Panthers' season.

Grading the Panthers’ Blockbuster Trade for Brady Tkachuk  The Hockey Writers