For the first time in half a decade, the Hurricanes are optimistic about their future, not left wondering what it will hold.
The past seven months have been, largely, a pleasant surprise for the Canes, a team which saw young defensemen excel in increased roles, and they only seem to be getting better going into the 2016-2017 season.
The Carolina Hurricanes are in a situation that required them to add skilled pieces to an already strong core, but thankfully, the Canes only need to look to add in a few places.
Unfortunately, the upcoming free agent class doesn’t appear to be star-studded, excluding the biggest named free agent in recent history, Steven Stamkos.