With the team’s sole focus on retaining Jake Guentzel before July 1st, it appears the Carolina Hurricanes will not make an offer to Teuvo Teravainen and he will hit the open market as suggested by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Teravainen has quietly been one of the most effective players on the Hurricanes for eight years and should receive plenty of interest once free … [Read more...] about Teuvo Teravainen Expected To Hit Open Market
Hurricanes Still Working To Re-Sign Guentzel
Winger Jake Guentzel is set to be one of the top players in this year’s UFA class. The Hurricanes haven’t given up on trying to re-sign the veteran, per The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta (Twitter link) who adds that the Kings and Red Wings are among the teams that are expected to show interest should the 29-year-old make it to the open market. Guentzel split the season … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Still Working To Re-Sign Guentzel
Reported Financial Terms Of Slavin Extension
A few days ago, it was reported that the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jaccob Slavin were in an informal agreement on a contract extension, but the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed as he is ineligible to put pen to paper until July 1st. Earlier today, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on ’32 Thoughts’ that the contract should clock in as an eight-year, … [Read more...] about Reported Financial Terms Of Slavin Extension
Hurricanes Name Cam Abbott AHL Head Coach
The Hurricanes announced Thursday that they’ve hired former Swedish Hockey League coach of the year Cam Abbott as the new head coach for their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Carolina, which spent last season without a dedicated minor-league affiliate, signed a three-year agreement to re-partner with the Wolves last month. Abbott, 40, never played in the NHL but did have a … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Name Cam Abbott AHL Head Coach
Hurricanes Sign Ty Smith To Two-Way Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Ty Smith to a one-year, two-way contract extension (Twitter link). The Hurricanes acquired Smith as a minor addition to the Jake Guentzel trade this Deadline. Smith was originally drafted 17th-overall in what’s become a relatively lackluster 2018 NHL Draft class. He made his NHL debut three seasons later, recording 24 points in 48 … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Ty Smith To Two-Way Extension