The Carolina Hurricanes would like to re-sign unrestricted free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton. But Hamilton and his reps believe the market will produce a contract offer richer than what the Hurricanes want to spend on the talented 28-year-old.
In an unorthodox move, the Hurricanes gave Hamilton their blessing to find out if that opportunity exists, well over a month before the start of free agency.
"We've had discussions with Dougie and his representation. There's a difference of opinion right now. So we can either wait until July 28 and then if we're unable to sign him, he can walk away for free.