Brett Pesce, the star defenseman of the Carolina Hurricanes, is reportedly on the trade block as he steps into his final contract year with a yearly cap impact of $4.025 million. Communication regarding contract extension between Pesce and the Hurricanes has been scant as both parties strive to ascertain their respective futures. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/MPitkins/status/1683113607070986240'> </a></blockquote></div> Originally, the Toronto Maple Leafs showed significant interest in the 28-year-old defenseman. However, they have now stepped back, unwilling to meet the financial demands associated with acquiring Pesce. Pesce, a New York-born player, is lauded for his defensive prowess. However, he surpassed expectations in the past season, amassing 30 points and an extraordinary plus-43 rating in 82 matches with the Hurricanes. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/291135.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h3>Flames and Kraken Pursue Pesce</h3> Reports suggest that the Calgary Flames and the Seattle Kraken remain committed to pursuing Pesce. Pesce's contract includes a modified trade clause comprising a 15-team list, to which he's open to transferring. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/291136.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> While the teams included in the 15-team list remain undisclosed, both the Flames and the Kraken could benefit substantially from Pesce's addition to their rosters. As Read on HockeyPatrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/Maple-Leafs-Reportedly-No-Longer-In-on-Star-Defenseman' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Maple Leafs Reportedly No Longer In on Star Defenseman</a>