Free Agency

Apr 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Ryan Poehling (25) chips the puck past Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo (77) on his way to scoring an empty net goal during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

TDA Apologists Might Want To Change Their Tunes

Calvin de Haan, It Was A Good One. Thanks And Best Of Luck In Tampa!

We Got Dylan Coghlan, And Who Else???? Oh…Umm…Hmmmm

Carolina Hurricanes Go Big To Start Free Agency

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Don Waddell is pictured on the red carpet during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

“We Like Our Group” Remarks Are Getting Old. Really. They Are.

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 17: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes faces off against Noah Dobson #8 of the New York Islanders during the second period of Eastern Conference Game One of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 17, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hurricanes defeat Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)

Free Agency Moves the Canes Need to Make this Summer

Apr 29, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) celebrates his goal with Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Carcone (53) against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Trade Option: Michael Carcone

Jan 26, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Hovat (53) skates against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Rogers Arena. The Nashville Predators won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

What Could Canes Do With Bo Horvat?

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 4: John Klingberg #3 of the Dallas Stars in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 4, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Dallas Stars defeated the Flames 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Benefits to the Canes Signing John Klingberg

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: General manager Don Waddell of the Carolina Hurricanes prior to Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Five unqualified restricted free agents the Canes should sign

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: Warren Foegele #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes plays the puck while defended by Filip Forsberg #9 of the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 19, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Three star forwards the Hurricanes should look at signing in free agency

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 16: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes waits for a faceoff in the third period of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on November 16, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Hurricanes defeated the Golden Knights 4-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Previewing the 2022 Offseason

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 02: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #15 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Three of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre on July 02, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec. The Lightning defeated the Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the young core

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Goaltender Antti Raanta #32 of the Arizona Coyotes in action during the second period of the NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at Gila River Arena on February 27, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Goalie Antti Raanta signs in Raleigh

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 27: Roland McKeown #55 of the Carolina Hurricanes defends against Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the Prudential Center on March 27, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Exploring the signing of Kyle Palmieri

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 20: Tomas Tatar #90 of the Montreal Canadiens stops while skating with the puck during NHL hockey action against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on January 20, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Targeting Tomas “The Tuna” Tatar

May 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Bean (24) celebrates his third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 Defensive Free Agents the Carolina Hurricanes Should Target

Jun 1, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 Free Agents the Carolina Hurricanes Should Target

Apr 4, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) takes a shot against the Dallas Stars at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Carolina Hurricanes Should Re-Sign Dougie Hamilton

Dec 27, 2019; San Jose, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joakim Ryan (6) skates with the puck during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Tack on to their Defensive Depth

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers attempts to avoid contact with Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Sign Jesper Fast to a Three Year Deal

Nino Niederreiter #21, Carolina Hurricanes (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Top Six Forwards in Free Agency

SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 29: Mike Hoffman #68 of the Florida Panthers skates prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on February 29, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. The Blackhawks defeated the Panthers 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Should they Target Mike Hoffman?

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 29: Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Vancouver Canucks waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Should Pursue Tyler Toffoli to Fill a Huge Need

Pius Suter, ZSC Lions (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Preview: European UFAs

Taylor Hall, Arizona Coyotes (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Preview: Forwards

Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Preview: Defenseman

Robin Lehner, Vegas Golden Knights (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Preview: Goaltenders