Rutherford: Canes set on defense

While some time has passed, the Canes' position on defensemen Anton Babchuk and Dennis Seidenberg has not. General manager Jim Rutherford said again Monday that neither will be a part of the team next season. The Canes still are looking to trade Babchuk, he said. Seidenberg, an unrestricted free agent, will not be re-signed. "The decision has been made on Anton — he's going to be moved," Rutherford said.  "We now have our top six defensemen." Rutherford said he had a team call to inquire about Babchuk a few weeks ago, but said that team has not called back. Babchuk, a restricted free agent, has rejected the Canes' offer of a one-year, $1 million contract. Rutherford said any trade for Babchuk likely would not include the Canes receiving a forward in return, saying it would probably involve a prospect or draft picks.  "We're not in a desperate position. We've got good depth players who could grab that spot," Rutherford ...