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The Canes are yet to make a signing during free agency, and with Carlson off the table, the team should either look for a trade or promote internally.

After signing with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, Andersen's time with the Canes has come to an end, but there is a lot to appreciate about his tenure.

As expected, there wasn't a ton going on for the Carolina Hurricanes once free agency began, with no one new joining the team and two AHL studs heading out.

As free agency begins on Wednesday, the rest of the Metropolitan Division has done a good job of closing the gap, but the Canes are still the team to beat.

The Canes have already done a great job of getting ahead of this offseason, but there's a little work to be done between now and training camp in September.

Seven of the Hurricanes' 11 pending restricted free agents were given qualifying offers, while the remaining four are eligible to become free agents on July 1.

To the disdain of the fans in attendance, the Canes made everyone wait before deciding on what to do with the 192nd pick and stunning everyone with a trade.

After opening the day by taking a pair of Swedes, the Canes continued the theme of "twos" by taking two forwards and two goalies in their six-man class.

The Canes continued their classic mode of operation, trading back for a second and third time before making a pair of selections ten spots apart.

After trading out of the first round once again, the Hurricanes now hold the 42nd and 57th picks on Saturday, and there are plenty of names left on the board.