Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams is still deciding whether he is going to return for another season in the NHL. The Canes, however, are preparing for the worst. According to Mark Armstrong, a sports anchor for ABC11 out of Raleigh, the team has reached out to unrestricted free agent Brian Boyle.
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Boyle, 34, most recently played for the Nashville Predators. The centre has suited up for a few other teams since joining the NHL in 2007-2008, including LA, the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay, Toronto and New Jersey. Over 766 NHL games, he has 124 goals and 92 assists for 216 points.
As for the 37-year-old Williams, NHL.com recently reported a decision on his future is likely to come soon. The Hurricanes have let him know that they need a decision in the very near future in order to properly prepare for the upcoming season. Stats-wise, Williams has put up much better numbers in the NHL than Boyle. However, at this point, the Canes are likely looking to replace Williams' veteran leadership as much as his offensive prowess.
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