In this episode of the Monday Mix, Anthony DiMarco and David Pagnotta discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and the pending free agency of Jake Guentzel. They also discuss the potential restructuring of the Hurricanes' defense and the search for a new general manager. The conversation then shifts to the Philadelphia Flyers, and then Toronto Maple Leafs contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi. They also touch on the Vancouver Canucks, the goaltending situation in Carolina, and the potential trade market for goalies. The episode concludes with discussions about the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Calgary Flames, and the upcoming NHL Draft.

Takeaways

• Jake Guentzel is a pending unrestricted free agent and plans to test the free agent market, but the Carolina Hurricanes are still interested in keeping him.
• The Hurricanes have a lot of restructuring to do, both on the ice and in the front office, including finding a new general manager.
• The Maple Leafs are in contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi and are looking to keep him on the team, while Joel Edmunson is hitting the free agent market.
• The Canucks have a pending RFA in Filip Hronek and there is speculation about a potential trade involving him and Martin Necas.
• There are several teams in the market for goaltenders, including the Hurricanes, Flames, Devils, Kings, and Blue Jackets.
• The upcoming NHL Draft and the potential trade market for goalies are topics of discussion.
• The Columbus Blue Jackets hiring Don Waddell as their president of hockey operations and general manager, and what's to come.
• The New Yorok Rangers are looking to sign Igor Shesterkin to a big contract extension.
• Derek Forbort is expected to move on from the Boston Bruins.