The Carolina Hurricanes will elect to match the IRL contract for F Martin Necas.
Statement from Team GM "Ceci": "We felt this was a very easy, low risk, decision to make and are confident that this will be beneficial to the Hurricanes in the long run. We would like to extend our thanks to the BOG for giving us this opportunity. We are still discussing our options for our other restricted free agents and will make further announcements when decisions are made."