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Carolina Hurricanes, fresh off a championship, are rumored to be eyeing Detroit’s restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, who posted 25 points in 72 games last season. With projections of a 3-year, $5.5M deal or even a 7-year, $9M average, Edvinsson could command up to $10M annually — a hefty price the Red Wings may hesitate to match. The Hurricanes, flush with draft picks, could afford a $12M+ offer and still stay under the cap, forcing Detroit to choose between matching or accepting compensation. Meanwhile, Hurricanes’ own RFA Alexander Nikishin is reportedly seeking $8M, potentially pushing Carolina to explore alternatives like Edvinsson — a big, puck-moving defenseman. All this is still speculative, but with Elliotte Friedman backing the chatter, it’s a move to watch closely.

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