On the opening day of free agency, Carolina swung a sign-and-trade for Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller, sending first- and second-round picks and defensive prospect Scott Morrow to New York while inking Miller to an eight-year, $60 million contract.

Nikolaj Ehlers is heading to Carolina. After taking his time weighing free agent options, the former Winnipeg Jets forward has signed a six-year, $51 million deal ($8.5 million AAV) with the Hurricanes, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli.