One of the biggest names on the trade market this offseason was taken off the board earlier today as the Carolina Hurricanes signed Martin Necas to a two-year, $13MM extension. However, the Hurricanes were also close to moving on from Necas earlier in the summer according to Frank Seravalli in Daily Faceoff’s podcast, the DFO Rundown (approximately 31-minute mark). Seravalli … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Attempted To Trade Necas Prior To Extension
Eric Staal Announces Retirement
It’s been all quiet on the Western Front for Eric Staal for over a year now. The free-agent center reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Panthers in 2023 but didn’t sign or play anywhere last season. On Tuesday, Staal confirmed he’d played his last NHL game, signing a one-day contract with Carolina to retire as a Hurricane. The Canes will also retire Staal’s No. 12 at a … [Read more...] about Eric Staal Announces Retirement
2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
It has been a quieter year on the salary arbitration front across the NHL. After 23 players filed last summer, just 14 did this time around. As expected, most have settled so far with a few hearings still pending. Here’s a rundown of who has settled and who still needs to sign. Contracts Settled D Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets) – one year, $775K (two-way agreement) F … [Read more...] about 2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker
Evgeny Kuznetsov Undecided On KHL Amid NHL Interest
Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is still deciding his next step after passing through waivers and becoming a free agent. His agent, Shumi Babayev, shared with Olsya Usova of Russia’s RB Sport that Kuznetsov hasn’t ruled out a new NHL contract. Babayev shared that 15 NHL clubs were still showing interest, adding, “[Kuznetsov] just wants to play hockey and be … [Read more...] about Evgeny Kuznetsov Undecided On KHL Amid NHL Interest
Hurricanes Reach “Working Agreement” With ECHL Bloomington
The Hurricanes are continuing to rebuild their minor-league pipeline after spending 2023-24 without full-time AHL or ECHL affiliates. They inked a three-year agreement to re-affiliate with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves earlier this offseason, but they remain without a full-time third-tier affiliate.That won’t change for 2024-25, but they have landed what the team calls a “working … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Reach “Working Agreement” With ECHL Bloomington