FILE - Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sean Walker skates in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, March 28, 2024, in Denver. The Carolina Hurricanes have added six players to mid- to low-end deals, topped out by Walker, who signed a five-year, $18 million contract. Carolina also signed forwards William Carrier, Tyson Jost, Eric Robinson and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, who rejoins the 'Canes after scoring 10 goals and 56 points with Detroit last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
FILE - Eric Tulsky, the new general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes NHL hockey team, speaks during a news conference, June 19, 2024, in Raleigh N.C. Tulsky is leading a Carolina franchise that has reached the postseason for six straight years but has key decisions looming in free agency. (AP Photo/Aaron Beard, file)
FILE - Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) chases the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., March 21, 2024. Slavin has signed an eight-year, $51.69 million contract extension with the Hurricanes. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
FILE - Vegas Golden Knights' William Carrier (28) chases the puck against Seattle Kraken's Matty Beniers (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game March 21, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Carolina Hurricanes have added six players to mid- to low-end deals, topped out by defenseman Sean Walker, who signed a five-year, $18 million contract. Carolina also signed forwards Carrier, Tyson Jost, Eric Robinson and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, who rejoins the 'Canes after scoring 10 goals and 56 points with Detroit last season. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)