Carolina Hurricanes targeting Marner and Tavares in free agency

Mitch Marner and John Tavares are two top NHL players set to become free agents on July 1. The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently deciding if they will re-sign them. Both players want to win a championship, but the Leafs have struggled in recent years. As the free agency period approaches, other teams are showing interest in Marner and Tavares. The Carolina Hurricanes are particularly keen on both players. They have the financial flexibility to make big offers this summer, especially since they have a strong cap situation. Carolina could have around $36 million available. However, they also have several key players, like Taylor Hall and Brent Burns, who are also pending free agents. This means the Hurricanes may need to make some decisions about who to keep. Marner is considered the top free agent after the removal of Mikko Rantanen from the market. Meanwhile, Tavares could join Marner in Carolina, giving them both a chance to win together and create a strong chemistry. The Maple Leafs face pressure to negotiate quickly. If they do not act soon, they risk losing both players. Tavares, in particular, might look for a better opportunity elsewhere if he thinks he has more to offer.