Brett Finger: Carolina Hurricanes pending unrestricted free agent goaltenders Curtis McElhinney and Petr Mrazek have both said that they would like to return next season. Both know that there is a chance that they won’t be back.
Mrazek said that he is happy that he signed a one-year “prove it” contract last offseason.
Chip Alexander: Restricted free agent forward Sebastian Aho won’t comment on any contract negotiations. Would only say that he hopes they are able to work out a long-term contract.
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: 37-year old and pending free agent forward Justin Williams isn’t ready to make any decisions on his playing future just yet.