The Carolina Hurricanes have grown to be synonymous with defense, and that won’t change this offseason.
On the surface, having upwards of $28 million invested into the blue line would spell some roster turnover to use that money elsewhere, but it doesn’t have to.
Today, we’re taking a look at what the Canes have on the back end and what, if anything, will change from season to season.
The Core
The Hurricanes have something that a vast majority of the league can only dream of having - three top-pairing defensemen.
Slavin and Hamilton, when healthy, have made up the one of the best defensive pairings in hockey dating back to the second half of the 2018-19 season.