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Before pivoting to K'Andre Miller, the Hurricanes had their sights set on another young defenseman from Alberta.

New additions also mean saying goodbye to former roster members, as a few outgoing Canes have found new spots to call home for next year.

The Hurricanes landed the biggest catch on the open market, locking up Ehlers for six years after a three-day wait that captivated the league.

Draft capital is one thing the Canes always seem to have plenty of, but the current state of their 2026 picks leaves the organization in unfamiliar territory.

There is still plenty of time for the Hurricanes to accomplish what they need to this summer, but the first day of free agency left us with a few questions.

With the Rangers signing Gavrikov, Miller's days in New York were numbered as the Hurricanes add another left-shot defenseman to a sturdy back end.

The mid-season pickup was huge for the Canes during the postseason, showcasing his clutch shot and work ethic to earn a massive pay raise starting in 2026.

Carolina struck a deal with the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, adding depth in the net for the small price of a late-round draft pick.

The last deadline before free agency begins saw the Canes give five of their eight pending RFAs qualifying offers, while three others will become free agents.

Preparing for a wild start to free agency by recapping what has happened around the division this summer and pondering what could happen when the market opens.