Another way for the Hurricanes to possibly find some defensive help for next season would be through free agency. Here are some defensive players that could be potential free agent targets for Carolina.
While Carolina might end up targeting an elite defensive prospect with their first draft pick, counting on that prospect to provide immediate help would not be a good plan. The best options for an immediate impact would be through trade or through free agency. I've already discussed some potential trade targets, so now the focus shifts to the free agents. This year's free agent market might not be the highest quality or deepest, there are still a number of players that could help out a weak Hurricanes blueline.