Cam Ward, Justin Peters, and Manny Legace New's

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Justin Peters will serve as Cam Ward's backup next season.

"It's the right time for Justin in the process of his development," GM Jim Rutherford said. "He improved so much last season and dominated in the American Hockey League (with the Albany River Rats)." Peters had a 2.54 GAA and .917 save percentage in 45 games with AHL Albany in 2009-10. He also enjoyed a late season stint with the Carolina Hurricanes, posting a 2.83 GAA and .905 save percentage in nine NHL games. Ward would probably have to suffer an injury next season for Peters to start in more than 15 games.

Source: Raleigh News & Observer

The Carolina Hurricanes aren't expected to re-sign Manny Legace.

Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has already informed Legace that they've decided to start the 2010-11 season with Justin Peters as their number two goaltender. Legace had a 2.89 GAA and .904 save percentage in 30 games last season. He's 37 years old and his value is dwindling, but Legace doesn't want to think about retirement yet. He should be able to find a team that would be interested in using him as a backup goaltender.

Source: Raleigh News & Observer

Full Article: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/rutherford-peters-to-back-up-ward

[Goosfraba21]

Good for Peters he looked good last year. He wont get much playing time with Ward healthy. I hope Ward comes back strong next year. Good luck to Manny wherever he ends up. Can't wait for next season to start.

[KillerKat]

awesome. good riddance manny.

[The Other Colbert]

I think Manny was brought here with the understanding that it was only a short term fix. Good luck to him, but I'm not sure if he's going to find much more work. We all know JR has a special place in his heart for ex-wings.