The Hurricanes made a move to add some depth to the crease ahead of the expansion draft Wednesday, acquiring goalie Dylan Wells from the Edmonton Oilers. Wells has not played an NHL game.
Don Waddell said in the Canes’ release that this move gives the team added flexibility in the expansion draft, and it seems to be a move made with that in mind. The expansion draft rules require each team to expose one goalie under contract for the 2021-22 season, or one who will be an RFA this summer. Any RFA goalie must receive a qualifying offer to meet the requirements.