Tyson Jost will spend his ninth NHL season with Carolina after the depth winger signed a one-year deal worth $775,000 on Monday. The 26-year-old was a one-time 1st round pick (2016 - 10th overall) but has struggled since being acquired by Buffalo two years ago. In 2023-24 he struggled to find himself consistently in the Sabres' lineup which led to three goals and six points in 43 games played.

Carrier has spent the last seven seasons with Vegas but will pack his bags as he heads to Carolina on a six-year, $12.0 million ($2.0M AAV) deal. The 29-year-old had a down and injury-filled season in 2023-24, with only six goals and eight points in 39 games played.

Carolina will keep one of its most important defensive pieces around long term as they have signed Jaccob Slavin to an eight-year contract extension worth $51.69 million ($6.46M AAV). The 30-year-old defenseman just completed his ninth season with Carolina (665 GP) and had six goals, 37 points and a +21 plus/minus in 81 games played in 2023-24.

Fan favourite Jordan Martinook will remain in Carolina after the Hurricanes signed the 10-year veteran to a three-year extension worth $9.15 million ($3.05M AAV). The 31-year-old Hurricanes' assistant captain surpassed the 30+ point plateau for a second straight season in 2023-24 as he ended the campaign with 14 goals and 32 points in 82 games played.

Robinson spent 2023-24 between Columbus and Buffalo but has signed a one-year deal to join Carolina worth $950,000. The 29-year-old role-player never really settled into Buffalo during his brief tenure as he had two goals and nine points in 40 games after joining the Sabres early in the season.

Carolina added to its defensive depth over the weekend as they signed 24-year-old offensive defenseman Ty Smith to a one-year, two-way contract. The puck-moving defenseman has 47 points in 123 career NHL games played but last appeared in the NHL with Pittsburgh all the way back in 2022-23. He spent all of 2023-24 with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and had nine goals and 43 points in 63 games played.

Carolina has solidified their top-four defensemen heading into the 2024-25 season after they resigned Jalen Chatfield to a three-year, $9 million contract extension ($3,000,000 AAV) on Friday. The 28-year-old shutdown defensemen hit career highs in multiple categories in 2023-24, including goals (8), assists (14), points (22) and average TOI/GP (15:11) in 72 games this season.

Suzuki had 14 goals and 30 points with Springfield (AHL) in 2023-24 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with Carolina on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was the Hurricanes' 2019 first-round pick (28th overall) but has yet to make his NHL debut after four AHL seasons.

Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.952 SV%) as he held Carolina off from elimination for a second-straight victory in Game 5 and is unsurprisingly expected to start Game 6 on Thursday. The 34-year-old has had an up-and-down playoff after being nearly unbeatable in his 16 regular season appearances with his 6-3-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .902 SV% in 9 starts so far. He will attempt to fend off New York for a third-straight elimination game as Carolin hosts the Rangers for Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.952 SV%) as he held Carolina off from elimination for a second-straight victory in Game 5 and is unsurprisingly expected to start Game 6 on Thursday. The 34-year-old has had an up-and-down playoff after being nearly unbeatable in his 16 regular season appearances with his 6-3-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .902 SV% in 9 starts so far. He will attempt to fend off New York for a third-straight elimination game as Carolin hosts the Rangers for Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

Andersen allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Hurricanes' Game 4 win vs. the Rangers. Andersen has allowed at least three goals in all three starts in the series while posting an .874 SV%.

The Hurricanes will turn back to Frederik Andersen after giving the crease to Pyotr Kochetkov in their Game 3 loss. The 34-year-old Andersen has struggled in the postseason after missing a large chunk of the regular season due to blood clots, with his 4-3-0 record, 2.58 GAA and .899 SV%. He will look to keep Carolina's season alive at home on Saturday vs. New York, who has won seven consecutive playoff games.

Kochetkov will play for the first time since April 14th but had a very impressive season, going 23-13-4 with a 2.33 GAA, .911 SV% and four shutouts. As good as Kochetkov has been in regular season play, he's struggled in his brief playoff career, going 1-3 with a 4.31 GAA and .858 SV%. Despite the goaltending change, the Hurricanes remain -148 home favourites on Thursday.

Andersen allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) as he struggled in Carolina's opening game loss vs. New York on Sunday but will have a chance for redemption as he takes the crease on Tuesday. The 34-year-old has been up and down so far in the playoffs, with his 4-2-0 record, 2.54 GAA and .899 SV% through six games played. He takes on the New York Rangers on the road Tuesday, who are looking to take a 2-0 series lead after their 4-3 victory last game.

Legault was Carolina's 2023 fifth-round pick (139th overall) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. The 20-year-old is coming off a successful second season with Quinnipiac University (NCAA) and had nine goals, and 24 points in 39 games played.

Andersen led Carolina to a 4-1 series win over the Islanders with a 4-1-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .912 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Sunday vs. the Rangers. The 34-year-old missed most of the regular season due to blood clots, but still managed to have an impressive 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA, and .932 SV%. He will take on the President Trophy-winning New York Rangers for Game 1 on Sunday, who are coming off a clean sweep of the Washington Capitals in the first round.

Andersen led Carolina to a 4-1 series win over the Islanders with a 4-1-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .912 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Sunday vs. the Rangers. The 34-year-old missed most of the regular season due to blood clots, but still managed to have an impressive 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA, and .932 SV%. He will take on the President Trophy-winning New York Rangers for Game 1 on Sunday, who are coming off a clean sweep of the Washington Capitals in the first round.

Khazheyev was Carolina's 2023 fifth-round pick (158th overall) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract starting in 2024-25. The 19-year-old Russian netminder enjoyed a strong season with Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk (MHL), with his .927 SV% and 2.19 GAA in 28 games played.

After failing to sweep the New York Islanders in game four, a 3-2 overtime loss, the Hurricanes will try to advance again on Tuesday in game five with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been stellar between the pipes this postseason, allowing three or fewer goals in four contests while posting a solid .920 SV%. The Hurricanes enter action as sizeable -241 home favourites.