DALLAS — The new GM of the Carolina Hurricanes is thumbing through a well-worn yellow lined legal pad.



Scribbled on the pages are notes Don Waddell made from conversations with various NHL GMs and his own staff regarding potential trades, as well as notes on conversations with the Hurricanes’ new owner Tom Dundon.



The owner likes to needle Waddell about the ubiquitous legal pad, but Dundon likes precision and the notes help in that matter, especially as it relates to the fluid nature of trade talks in the NHL.



The other thing that Dundon likes to needle Waddell about is his clothing.



During a meeting with the coaching staff and scouts regarding potential trades two days before the 2018 draft in Dallas, Dundon makes note of Waddell showing up in a short-sleeved workout shirt, shorts and deck shoes.



“Embarrassing,” Dundon said jokingly as Waddell departed the room after the first of two sessions with staff leading up to...