Hurricanes Confident in Goaltending, Stars Face Contract Decisions

0:00For the NHL, it's March 21st. Here's what's happening. Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulski says the team feels good about its goal-tending tandem heading into the playoffs. Frederick Anderson and rookie Brandon Bussey have led the Hurricanes to the best record in the Eastern Conference at 44 wins, 19 losses, and six ties through 69 gangs. Piotr Kochekoff is recovering from hip surgery and could return in time for postseason action. Tulski mentioned they'd explored options like St. Louis Blues' net-minder, Jordan Bennington, but didn't push hard, prioritizing a top five caliber goalie, if available. Even with say percentages under 0.900 for both starters, Carolina ranks second in the league for limiting shots and keeps goals against. Below three per game thanks to strong defense. Over in Dallas, the stars are focused on locking up star-forward Jason Robertson long-term as his contract winds down. He's on pace for another 100-point season and around 45 goals amid injuries to key players

1:02like Nico Rontanin, with just over $14 million in projected cap space this summer. Tough choices loom for extensions on Robertson, Jamie Ben, and others. The Robertson Camp expects pay comparable to Rantanin's big deal, given similar offense and better defense. Both sides seem aligned so far, but cap constraints could force creativity. Meanwhile, Florida Panthers forward. Nick Greer is under scrutiny for a hard push on Calgary Flames Center Connozzary during a recent loss, sending, him headfirst into the boards. Expect an NHO player safety hearing, possibly in person, amid criticism of recent light suspensions like Radco Gouda's five games. Tensions overhead hits boiled over at the GM meetings, keeping the department in the spotlight as the season closes.