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5 Questions the Hurricanes Must Answer this Offseason

By Tyler Young

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 03: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on November 03, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Hurricanes 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 03: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on November 03, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Hurricanes 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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2.) Free Agency Decisions

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Micheal Ferland #79 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2019 in New York City. The Hurricanes shut-out the Rangers 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Micheal Ferland #79 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2019 in New York City. The Hurricanes shut-out the Rangers 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

These were questions that have been asked all season, so there’s nothing new here. Outside of Aho, Williams, and the goalies, who all have their own intricacies to discuss, we’re also looking at guys who instrumental in the playoff run possibly walking out the door. Michael Ferland looks likely to walk after raising his stock during a one-year “prove yourself” contract. Guys like Greg Mckegg, Clark Bishop, and Brock McGinn will also be free agents this summer.

Going deeper, some strong prospects will be entering free agency as Calder Cup Champions if not re-signed. Names like Andrew Poturalski, Saku Maenalanen, Trevor Carrick, and Haydn Fleury are going on the market.

There may be bigger decisions to make this offseason, but these guys played big parts in the success of this franchise this season. making sure these are left in the wake of the massive names that may be leaving/staying/arriving this summer, could prove to be the difference in the future.

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