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WHAT'S THE PLAN? Carolina Hurricanes Acquire John Carlson's Rights & Give Qualifying Offers
During the long and busy Day 2 at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired the rights to upcoming unrestricted free agent (UFA) John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks. They sent back the 192nd pick and restricted free agent (RFA) Kyle Masters. What does it mean now, and what is the plan for Carlson? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the acquisition of Carlson from the Ducks. Does it make sense to get a few extra days to see if they can sign him before free agency starts on Wednesday? What could a deal even look like for…
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