The Hurricanes are still $5 million-ish below the projected salary floor of $54 million. Sign Semin to a 2-yr $11 million deal and set the forwards.

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McBain-Corvo scares the hell out of me but the top 4 are solid. No assets traded, room for Checkers to come up and fill slots, and 4 lines that can succeed.

JR, you promised Eric a winger. Nash and Ryan will cost too much; Semin is cheaper overall and makes the team better.