Following another frustrating exit in the playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes set out to bring more talent to their team. Carolina has been one of the more active squads around the NHL this offseason, adding multiple All-Star-level players to the roster.

The Carolina Hurricanes made some big additions in the 2025 NHL offseason, but where are they still in need of a roster upgrade?

Ehlers' speed and skill -- he had 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 69 games last season -- will provide a boost to the Hurricanes' offense. Miller is expected to be a core piece of their defense, which is in transition after the departures of Brent Burns (signed with Colorado Avalanche) and Dmitry Orlov (signed with San Jose Sharks).

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Hurricanes have maintained interest in bringing back Roslovic. Roslovic signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Hurricanes last year, and he had a strong season in Carolina, recording 22 goals, 17 assists, and 39 points in 81 games while averaging 13:49 minutes.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin continues to be disrespected around the NHL. In the annual NHL.com positional rankings, Slavin came in as the eight

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Carolina Hurricanes had a busy offseason. After adding Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller, they feel like one of the top contenders for the Metropolitan Division and the Stanley Cup.

Hurricane Erin is forecast to remain well offshore but still bring hazardous currents and possible erosion like previous offshore hurricanes before it.