The Canadiens are among the teams to have inquired about Hurricanes forward Martin Necas, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic recently reported in an appearance on RDS (video link). The pending restricted free agent has been frequently mentioned in trade speculation in recent weeks with Carolina having a lot of players to re-sign and not enough cap space to bring everyone … [Read more...] about Canadiens Have Inquired About Martin Necas
Afternoon Notes: Huhtanen, Lyle, Nečas
The Tampa Bay Lightning have made the signing of forward prospect Niko Huuhtanen official, following reports of the signing yesterday. The three-year, entry-level deal will kick off next year and carries $57.5K in performance bonuses and $92.5K in signing bonuses each season, in addition to its $867.5K cap hit. Huuhtanen is currently playing with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Huhtanen, Lyle, Nečas
Hurricanes Notes: Skjei, Pesce, Guentzel
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei has shared that getting a “fair offer” will be his top priority as he enters free agency, per Walt Ruff of NHL.com (Twitter link). Skjei is coming off a career year, posting a career-high 47 points in 80 games and averaging the second-most ice time on Carolina’s defense. The Hurricanes have expressed interest in hanging onto Skjei, but … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Notes: Skjei, Pesce, Guentzel
Bruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
The Bruins were shopping 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark at the trade deadline, as evidenced by reports he blocked a deal to the Kings with his 16-team no-trade clause. The Hurricanes were another one of the teams in talks to pick up the netminder, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. It’s fair to wonder if Boston and Carolina may … [Read more...] about Bruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
Hurricanes Name Eric Tulsky Interim GM, Don Waddell Resigns
Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell has resigned from his post, the team announced Friday. Eric Tulsky has been named the team’s interim GM. Waddell informed Carolina owner/governor Tom Dundon of his decision this morning, telling him that he’d “come to the decision that now is the time for me to move to the next chapter of my career.” He was on an expiring contract and was … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Name Eric Tulsky Interim GM, Don Waddell Resigns