The Carolina Hurricanes experienced significant roster changes this offseason, losing key players like defensemen Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce, and forwards Jake Guentzel, Teuvo Teravainen, and Stefan Noesen to free agency. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour acknowledged the emotional difficulty of these departures but expressed optimism about the new players joining the team. The Hurricanes retained Jordan Martinook and Jalen Chatfield, and signed defensemen Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere to fill the defensive gaps. Additionally, they added forwards William Carrier, Jack Roslovic, Eric Robinson, and Tyson Jost to bolster their lineup. Brind'Amour emphasized the excitement of integrating new talent and the potential for young players to step up. The team also extended the contract of top defenseman Jaccob Slavin for eight years.