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ECU football is in the All-American Conference (AAC). About 45 minutes from me. I go every other year when Navy comes to Greenville and kicks their ass. But, yes, I have several friends who are huge ECU boosters and have tailgate spots right outside the gate and, it is an event. ECU football is going to die a slow, painful death thanks to the transfer portal and NIL, and trying to recruit and compete with UNC, Duke, and NC State.

My interpretation of his comments was somewhat different. And I took issue with his contract the day he signed. But it's all history now and doesn't matter in the big picture.

I'm not going to go so far as to say his time in Raleigh was garbage because he had some big moments, and he never backed down from anyone. Matter of fact, he came to the defense of more than a few Canes players when no one else did. Do I think his contract was too big- yes. Do I think his defense got worse over the years- yes. Do I think he should have stayed- no. But I cannot write the guy off as a complete waste and bad-mouth him out the door. He admits to the mistakes he made and I think the small language barrier takes some of his words out of context. We're better than that.

Jarvy at 2C is literally the best option on the roster for that position. Another season coming where the 2nd biggest need on the team has not been addressed. Just eat 60% of KK's salary and move him.

I wouldn't mind a deal that would add Rust or Rakell from the Pens. Move Jarvy to 2C, send KK and a prospect to Pittsbhrgh. Pittsburgh is taking calls for both. And both of them have played very well against Carolina.

Yeah, this is what I've been talking about for some time. What is it? Is it the team? The geographic? The GM and/or coach? The Canes cannot lure top end talent here and I can't figure out what the issue is.

Tyson Jost is back on a 1-year, $775k deal.

Vegas and Montreal need to cut $7.6M and $5.2M respectively. Any trade possibilities there?

Hey, my name is not Don Waddell or Tulsky. I didn't bring Gostisbehere here. Just sayin', after letting 33% of the best scoring blue line in the league walk along with a few other scorers, I don't think defense was on the mind of those making contract decisions.

You're fooling yourself if you think he was here for his defensive prowess. Guy had 45 points last season. That's the only reason he was on the roster.

Ehlers is talking to everyone. Multiple sources have said as much.

This what it looks like when you go all in to build a VW that will compete with Indy cars on Memorial Day. It's desperate and does nothing to build confidence in the room.

I gotta believe Gostisbehere is expendable at this point. Although both PP units will be without their QB. Think they're talking to Burns and Roslovic right now?

To your point, though. Savard, Rutta, and Burns are still out there....

Yeah, I caught my mistake earlier.

There were a couple good RHD, but, for whatever reason, the Canes took a pass.

Ooops, my bad.

I'm not seeing anything about Carolina handing out a $7.5M contract to anyone. Those are the confirmed moves as of now, minus the Miller deal. Cap space at $19.032M

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired K'Andre Miller from the New York Rangers for Scott Morrow, a conditional 2026 1st round pick, and 2026 2nd round pick. Per Puckpedia

"Mike Reilly is signed to a 1 year, $1,100,000 contract with a cap hit of $1,100,000 per season, playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. His contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, making Reilly an Unrestricted Free Agent." Per Puckpedia.

TSN NHL Free Agent Frenzy reporting: Ehlers agent is in Sweden Ehlers and his agent want to talk to everyone interested before he makes a decision. Given the time difference with his agent, no likely Ehlers deal before tomorrow. And, yeah, if all that comes out of this incredibly weak free agent class is a couple 2nd and 3rd pair blue-liners, I'd call this a disaster, given the size of the checking account. And, if someone wants to take the time and begin listing all the top line talent Carolina has failed to close over the past couple years.... ughhhh.... yes, the Canes have a problem. If it's Necas wanting out, the Rantanen fiasco, Guentzel- and they're just the ones who were here. Now let's talk about all those the Canes were supposedly in talks with and decided to go elsewhere... who wants to go first?

Granlund to the Ducks.

Does anyone besides me smell something strange coming from the Florida Panthers? Somehow, they've succeeded in keeping 3 guys in Eckblad, Marchand, and Bennett who all would have easily commanded at least $1.5M or more on the open market. Jus' sayin'

Eckblad would have gotten 7-8 as a UFA. I think Marchand is leaving.