March 3, 2009 | 10:55am ET Hurricanes won't mortgage future
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The Carolina Hurricanes remain in limbo as the trade deadline approaches, neither a seller nor a buyer, reports the Raleigh News & Observer.
According to the paper, the Hurricanes won't make any significant changes to their roster because of their position in the standings.
The Hurricanes rank 10th in the Eastern Conference, just one point out of a playoff spot. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford is not expected to deal away top prospects or high draft picks for a quick fix, thus mortgaging part of the team's future.
At the same time, Rutherford isn't likely to move some of his assets and risk missing the playoffs altogether.
The Hurricanes are believed to be interested in a second-line winger, but aren't likely to give up their first-round draft pick.
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