The Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets may be rivals, but they are reportedly working on a deal centered on Patrik Laine and Martin Necas. There's been plenty of movement this off-season in the NHL, but things aren't quite done yet, as reports are still surfacing about the Blue Jackets intentions to trade Patrik Laine, as well as Carolina looking to potentially move RFA Martin Necas. Now, one report has suggested that these two could make a deal that will help each other, with a deal between the two Metropolitan Division rivals becoming a major possibility. <q>The rumored trade package would see the Hurricanes send forward Martin Necas to Columbus. Necas, a former 12th overall pick, possesses immense potential with his speed and playmaking abilities. However, he hasn't quite lived up to expectations in Carolina, making him an expendable asset in a potential blockbuster deal.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltraderumours/status/1814281307859390828'> </a></blockquote></div> On the surface, it appears as though Columbus would need to give up more than just Laine to make a deal happen, but with Adam Fantili and Sean Monahan leading the way down the middle, Necas would be an excellent addition. There is one thing holding back a potential deal from happening however, as GM Don Waddell addresses Laine's current predicament with the NHLPA's Player Assistance Program. <q>Teams keep checking in to see if there's anything new,» Waddell said. «I tell them, �You guys have to be comfortable with [Laine], and I can't help you.' I don't know the player personally. I'm not one to try and trick people either, so [we] made him available to chat [when he's cleared].»</q> It appears as though Laine will be moved this off-season when he becomes available upon completion of the program, and with Necas still yet to re-sign in Carolina, the two making a deal could make complete sense. Source: Hockey Feed <a href='https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/blockbuster-trade-brewing-between-columbus-and-carolina?fbclid=IwY2xjawEImOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcOVV-Xfb_06sIxQ-NUHlFQC-LLVihyhznTSuF3fHQVju46m5EJOHUjeqA_aem_cxyF96oUchXFe-SA9NzijA' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'> Blockbuster trade brewing between Columbus and Carolina?</a>