How did the negotiations behind the scenes go to keep Rod Brind’Amour here?

Don Waddell, Carolina Hurricanes GM, on the discussions that lead to keeping Rod here and the player’s contracts.

How important is it to keep players like Jacob Slavin? How long did it take to get Rod’s contract squared away and was there really any doubt he’d stay and everyone would come to similar terms? What about Seth Jarvis and his contract, on whether they’re thinking a bridge deal or a long term contract? Where are they with Brett Pesce? Which player does Don say “you can’t put a price on”? What’s an element that Don feels is a reason for the Canes not making it further in the playoffs than they have?