The Carolina Hurricanes had a busy first day of free agency, signing two critical players, Dmitry Orlov, and Michael Bunting. Orlov is a veteran defenseman from the Washington Capitals who brings experience and skill to the Hurricanes. At the same time, Bunting, from the Toronto Maple Leafs, is a physical forward who can add some toughness to the lineup. Paul Ihander & Graham Hill discuss the acquisitions and what to expect from these players.
Also, one of those targets mentioned could be Erik Karlsson, defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News, who covers the San Jose Sharks addresses the rumors of star defenseman Erik Karlsson potentially joining the Hurricanes roster. He also shares how the fansbase felt about Brent Burns joining the Hurricanes.