Arguably the NHL's best division last season, the Metropolitan featured the Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins, the Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington Capitals and the upstart Columbus Blue Jackets. Here's what those three teams -- and the rest of the division -- are up against heading into free agency. (Free agents are unrestricted, unless otherwise noted.)
Needs: Forwards, forwards, forwards. The Hurricanes would like to add quality and consistency to their young group up front. They will likely need to move a goalie, either Cam Ward or Eddie Lack, ahead of next season.