Carolina Hurricanes
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Canes Offer Sheet Jesperi Kotkaniemi
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet. The offer sheet is terrible news for the Canadiens. If they choose not to match, they will receive first and third round picks in 2022. For that reason, Montreal is likely to match, which will put Kotkaniemi’s 2022 salary at a figure much higher… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Sign Svechnikov to Eight-Year Deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed star forward Andrei Svechnikov to an eight-year deal worth $7.75 million per season. The eight-year deal covers four RFA seasons and four UFA seasons for Svechnikov. The 21 year old winger had 15 goals and 27 assists in 55 games for the Hurricanes last season. Continue reading
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Hurricanes Sign Derek Stepan
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Derek Stepan, reports Jackie Spiegel. Stepan, 31, had a goal and 5 assists in 20 games for the Senators last season. Stepan brings playoff experience to the Hurricanes, as he’s played 105 playoff games in his career. Continue reading
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Report: Tarasenko Trade Value Diminishing
Jeremy Rutherford of the Athletic reports that the trade market for Vladimir Tarasenko is diminishing. Rutherford quotes his source: “The trajectory doesn’t get any better. They shit on this guy … to their own detriment. It’s time to move him. The train has left the station.” He reports there was at one point four teams… Continue reading
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DeAngelo to Sign in Carolina
Tony DeAngelo is closing in on a deal with Carolina, reports Frank Seravalli. This seems to indicate that the Hurricanes expect that Dougie Hamilton will move on from them. DeAngelo can be an elite point-producing defenseman, but his work in the defensive zone is porous. Continue reading
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LeBrun on Goaltending Market: Andersen, Mrazek, Kuemper
Pierre LeBrun reports on the goaltending market two days prior to free agency opening. He reports that the Leafs have yet to make a contract offer to Frederik Andersen, but he doesn’t rule out a last minute offer before free agency opens. LeBrun says that he believes Andersen is on the shortlist of the Carolina… Continue reading
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Blue Jackets Trade for Jake Bean
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Jake Bean from the Carolina Hurricanes. Bean, 23, had 1 goal and 11 assists in 42 games for the Hurricanes last season. Continue reading