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A Not-So-Brief Look at Carolina Hurricanes’ Upcoming Contract Extensions

By Matthew Nidiffer

Oct 12, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) look on against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) and right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) look on against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 2, 2020; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) celebrate their win against the Vancouver Canucks at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2020; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) celebrate their win against the Vancouver Canucks at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

What About the Goalies?

It is no secret that the Carolina Hurricanes need an upgrade in net; the current 1B/1C tandem seems to be working at the moment, but to really become a threat at winning a Stanley Cup, signing a true elite 1A goaltender is almost a given.

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For this reason, I believe the Carolina Hurricanes walk from both Petr Mrazek and James Reimer, and pursue a bona fide starter in the Free Agency period this offseason. I might be writing about this soon. *hint, hint*

I’m also not entirely sold on the idea of them re-signing Alex Nedeljkovic, either; the 2018-19 AHL Goalie of the Year was recently waived to join the Carolina Hurricanes’ taxi squad and is seemingly on the outs in the organization, so I’m not entirely sure where to rank him.

We’ll say his status is TBD for the time being; my next update of this situation will likely come closer to the trade deadline, or even a few days after to evaluate what moves have been made, if any.

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