After dealing forwards Eric Staal and Kris Versteeg on Sunday, it appears defenseman John-Michael Liles could be the next body shipped by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Given a weak rental market, and the fact Liles will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, he's "likely to move" Monday, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.
Liles holds a cap hit of $3,875,000, but if a deal is made for the 35-year-old, the club will be unable to retain any of his salary. The Hurricanes are at the three-contract limit regarding the number of traded players they can retain money on this season.
They are currently paying off portions of contracts for Staal, Jay Harrison, and Tuomo Ruutu.
Liles has amassed six goals and 15 points in 64 games this season.
