Hurricanes remain quiet in free agency; Bedard injured in practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
As of July 4, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes have made no significant moves in free agency, raising questions about potential trades or signings. No recent news on player signings has emerged from the front office. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard sustained a shoulder injury during practice in British Columbia, which follows a previous rehabilitation period for a prior shoulder issue. The Philadelphia Flyers have made headlines by offering an ambitious contract to Anaheim Ducks' Leo Carlsson, while the Ducks are also facing offers for defenseman Pavel Mintyukov.
- •Hurricanes have not made any free agency signings as of July 4, 2026.
- •Connor Bedard left practice early after a left shoulder injury.
- •The Flyers have tendered an offer sheet to Leo Carlsson worth $18M annually.
- •The Ducks are facing additional offer sheets for defenseman Pavel Mintyukov.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Morning Rumble: Hurricanes Unusually Quiet; Ducks Getting Mugged; Bedard Injured in Practice
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