It's Hurricane (Signing) Season in Carolina!

The following is a list of Hurricanes players who were restricted or unrestricted free agents after the 2005-2006 season ended, along with their previous salary, and their new contract information.

Player	Position	2005-2006 Salary	Status	Result
Forwards
Craig Adams	RW	$465,000.00	Unrestricted	3 years, $1.8 million
Erik Cole	RW	$1,140,000.00	Restricted	3 years, $12 million
Chad LaRose	RW	$450,000.00	Restricted	2 year, $950,000
Doug Weight	RW	$5,700,000.00	Unrestricted	Signed by St. Louis
Justin Williams	RW	$1,225,000.00	Restricted	5 years, $17.5 million
Matt Cullen	C	$688,800.00	Unrestricted	Signed by New York Rangers
Eric Staal	C	$942,400.00	Restricted	3 year, $13.5 million
Goaltenders
Martin Gerber	G	$1,064,000.00	Unrestricted	Signed by Ottawa
Defensemen
Mike Commodore	D	$450,000.00	Restricted	2 year, $2.5 million
Andrew Hutchinson	D	$450,000.00	Restricted	2 year, $950,000
Frantisek Kaberle	D	$1,292,000.00	Unrestricted	4 year, $8.8 million
Niclas Wallin	D	$836,000.00	Unrestricted	4 year, $6.9 million
Aaron Ward	D	$1,520,000.00	Unrestricted	Signed by New York Rangers
Glen Wesley	D	$1,000,000.00	Unrestricted

It's also worth mentioning that Rod Brind'Amour - whose contract had both a team option and a player option for another year - renegotiated his contract to ensure that he'll be with the Hurricanes for the rst of his career, signing a 5 year deal worth $18 million. $4 million in each of the first 3 years and $3 million in each of the last 2 years.

Mark Recchi's contract also has both a team option and a player option. At this point, I don't think either option was exercised, so I think Recchi is probably an unrestricted free agent. An article on SI.com says the following:

Mark Recchi: There's been little talk of his potential destination, although there are any number of teams he could help on the second or third lines. At his age (38), though, you have to think family concerns are his first priority. The right situation will outweigh the best offer.