John Tavares. James van Riemsdyk. James Neal. Some pretty interesting names remain without contract extensions as the NHL season moves closer to February. Each player will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and are destined to rake in the big bucks...and perhaps new teams.
New owner Tom Dundon is now in the driver’s seat in Raleigh with additional cash flow at his disposal. Could the Canes be one of the teams gunning for a top free agent this summer? With a cupboard full of young players and a solid core intact at the NHL level, a few complimentary pieces or a first line center could go a long way with the makeup of the current team.