Are the Hurricanes trying to get rid of some cash? Either way, they are now without Sami Kapanen.

The Sports Network of Canada reported on its Web site on Friday that Carolina traded the forward and minor-league defenseman Ryan Bast to the Flyers for winger Pavel Brendl and defenseman Bruno St. Jacques.

It adds on to an already lowly season for the Finnish player, who has scored just six goals in 43 games this season after posting five straight seasons with 20 or more goals.