Chip Alexander: GM Waddell said that they had some “good talks” with Justin Faulk‘s camp at the draft in Vancouver. Talks will continue and there is no urgency for them to get a deal done. “If he stays on for last year of contract we’re OK with that.”
More salary cap space
Sara Civ: The Calvin de Haan trade clears more salary cap space which could lead to more moves. The Hurricanes need a goaltender. If they are going to buyout goaltender Scott Darling, they needed to acquire another goalie.