from Chip Alexander of the News & Observer,

The Canes have had one of the lowest payrolls in the league — at $59.2 million in 2017-18, Carolina ranked ahead of only the Coyotes.

But Waddell said Wednesday that Dundon will give him the financial resources needed to build a winner.

“I truly believe that,” he said. “I think if a free agent comes available who should make $4 million, we’re not going to pay him $6 million to get him. But if it makes sense, Tom is competitive. He wants to win.

“What I’ve learned about him everything is about winning. If there are opportunities there we will be able to take advantage of that.”

It’s not all about free agency. Dundon has mentioned shaking up the team after the Canes failed to reach the playoffs for a ninth straight season. That has Waddell working the phone, looking to make trades.

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