Noesen is still a reliable call-up in case of an injury but doesn’t have much everyday NHL upside anymore. He hasn’t registered a point in the NHL since 2019-20.
As the trade deadline approaches, teams are constantly assessing what it’s going to take to land that key piece to help them be better positioned to contend now.
Another player such as Jesper Fast who can play up and down the lineup while providing some defensive value would certainly help give the Hurricanes a deeper lineup with more versatility.