Nikolaj Ehlers is heading to the Hurricanes on a new six-year deal, but did Carolina hit on their marquee NHL free agency signing?

On the opening day of free agency, Carolina swung a sign-and-trade for Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller, sending first- and second-round picks and defensive prospect Scott Morrow to New York while inking Miller to an eight-year, $60 million contract.

After five seasons with New York Rangers, 25-year-old defenseman K’Andre Miller has a new team and new eight-year, $60 million contract.