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[Marshy]

Deals at Draft Day Expected

Rumours, meanwhile, have resurfaced regarding the future of Hurricanes winger Jeff O'Neill, but Rutherford said he's got a more pressing issue.

``At this point if we're inclined to do anything with roster players it would probably be in goal,'' said Rutherford. ``We think highly of Cam Ward (2002 first-round pick) and some of our people think he could start next season as our backup goalie.

``And of course we just acquired Martin Gerber (from Anaheim) to go along with Kevin Weekes. So you never know, something could happen there.''

Weekes, who posted a solid 2.33 GAA on the struggling Hurricanes last season, will be a restricted free agent July 1 and the Hurricanes must qualify the 29-year-old at $2.35 million US by midnight on June 30 in order to retain his rights.

[Veca]

Interesting.......

[Baltic Gal]

There has been the rumors around for a while (even before they got Gerber) that Weekes is gone from the Canes. Looks like more and more that there is truth to those rumors.

[beba91]

I'm happy for him wait a go Gerbs :tu:

[JasonAKADfan8]

I am excited for Martin Gerber....he has given us Mighty Ducks fans some amazing effort and heart...he'll help Carolina in a BIG way!!! I am rooting for Gerbs and the Canes next season to get back to the playoffs.


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[Veca]

Gerber deserves to have a #1 spot and I am so hoping that Carolina will give it to him. He is so ready to be a lead goalie in the NHL.... :tu:

[JasonAKADfan8]

:tu: I totally AGREE!!!! Go Gerber!!!!


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[PortBeach13]