The Hurricanes’ recent confirmation of an extension for defenseman Jalen Chatfield was a long time coming. Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports Friday that the team tried to engage in contract discussions midseason, but Chatfield’s camp opted to delay talks in hopes of boosting his market value down the stretch. It worked out well for the blue liner, who still … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Tried To Extend Jalen Chatfield In-Season
Hurricanes, Jaccob Slavin Reportedly In Agreement On Extension
A large slate of pending free agents still plagues Hurricanes interim general manager Eric Tulsky’s to-do list over the next few weeks, but as previously reported, it’s not the organization’s only top priority. The team has all but agreed to terms on an extension for defenseman Jaccob Slavin, which should be announced promptly when he becomes eligible to sign on July 1, … [Read more...] about Hurricanes, Jaccob Slavin Reportedly In Agreement On Extension
Hurricanes Sign Jalen Chatfield To Three-Year Extension
The Hurricanes are expected to extend defenseman Jalen Chatfield, CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reports Thursday. He was slated to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. It’s a three-year, $9MM contract with a $3MM cap hit, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. PuckPedia has the full breakdown of the deal: 2024-25: $1MM base salary, $2.75MM signing bonus, no-move … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Jalen Chatfield To Three-Year Extension
Jarmo Kekalainen Linked To Hurricanes’ GM Vacancy
The Hurricanes are considering hiring former Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen to fill their vacancy, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Speaking on the “32 Thoughts” podcast on Monday, Friedman said Kekäläinen is a “contender” for the position. Their GM vacancy was created last month after Don Waddell resigned from his post, joining Columbus to replace … [Read more...] about Jarmo Kekalainen Linked To Hurricanes’ GM Vacancy
Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky Favorite For Vacant GM Role
The Carolina Hurricanes have reportedly notified candidates in their general manager search that they are now looking to hire internally, shares Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff (Twitter link). Seravalli adds that current interim GM Eric Tulsky will thus be the favorite for the role. Tulsky took over the interim title after Don Waddell’s move to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky Favorite For Vacant GM Role