The Carolina Hurricanes could possibly be on the lookout for a brand new GM
Pierre LeBrun: There was speak final evening that Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell has permission to speak to different groups. His contract is expiring.
It’s believed that the Hurricanes have anticipated Waddell to go away and that they’ve already had talks a couple of new GM.
Elliotte Friedman: Imagine that Waddell interviewed with the Columbus Blue Jackets yesterday.
Pierre LeBrun: Can verify Friedman’s report that Waddell interviewed with the Blue Jackets yesterday.
David Pagnotta: It wouldn’t be a shock if Waddell leaves that Eric Tulsky is promoted to GM. Justin William might get a place in administration.
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Columbus Blue Jackets
Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell desires to maintain the blue line collectively and on the lookout for a right-handed middle
Walt Ruff of NHL.com: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell stated they’ll must prioritize their free brokers and wish to hold their blue line collectively as a lot as potential.
“Gamers play for a very long time to get thus far the place they turn out to be unrestricted free brokers and discover out what {the marketplace} goes to pay them. We’re hoping that we will nip that with a number of of the fellows, however there’s going to guys going to free company on July 1, that’s for positive.”
Waddell on one space they’d like to deal with this offseason.
“We’d like to get a right-handed shot middle to steadiness our left photographs…”
NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes and Their Unrestricted Free Brokers
The Hurricanes have goaltenders Frederik Andersen, Pyotr Kochetkov, and Spencer Martin beneath contract for subsequent season however Waddell says that the aim ought to at all times attempt to enhance at each place and if one thing comes up that makes for them, they need to discover that possibility.
