The Carolina Hurricanes have traditionally stayed on the sidelines during the NHL’s free agent frenzy on July 1, and this year was no different, with goaltender Petr Mrazek representing the team’s only move on the opening day of free agency. Both former general manager Ron Francis and current GM Don Waddell have called July 1 variations of the “most dangerous” and “scariest” day in hockey.
Many Hurricanes fans lament the lack of action for a team that has missed the playoffs for nine consecutive years, and want to see some big deals to try and improve.