The Carolina Hurricanes have signed top prospect Scott Morrow to a three-year, entry-level contract (Twitter link). The deal is set to begin immediately, with Morrow able to earn an $807.5K cap hit at the NHL level this season. He also has the potential to earn upwards of $277.5K in signing bonuses across the course of the deal. Morrow was set to become a free agent in August, … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Scott Morrow To Entry-Level Contract
Poll: Who’s Going To Win The Presidents’ Trophy?
Nearly half of the current playoff field has clinched postseason berths, so attention is quickly turning to playoff positioning battles and who can finish atop the regular-season standings with just over two weeks left in the campaign. The field is crowded at the top, with seven teams within five points of first place. The Rangers currently hold the edge as the only 50-win team … [Read more...] about Poll: Who’s Going To Win The Presidents’ Trophy?
Hurricanes Expected To Sign Scott Morrow
The Hurricanes are expected to get defense prospect Scott Morrow inked to an entry-level deal before his exclusive signing rights expire in August 2025, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Other teams have been calling the Hurricanes about trading for his rights, with some doubt circulating that he would sign in Carolina, but that talk has now ceased. Morrow, 21, had his … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Expected To Sign Scott Morrow
Jesper Fast Probable To Return Saturday Against Canadiens
Hurricanes winger Jesper Fast will likely return tomorrow against the Canadiens, head coach Rod Brind’Amour said. He’s missed Carolina’s last five games and hasn’t played since March 19 with an undisclosed injury. If he’s not quite ready to go, he’ll re-enter the lineup against the Bruins next Thursday, per Brind’Amour. The 32-year-old Swede has six goals and 18 points in 66 … [Read more...] about Jesper Fast Probable To Return Saturday Against Canadiens
Snapshots: Cates, Fast, Liljegren
The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Noah Cates will be out on Thursday due to personal reasons (Twitter link). Cam Atkinson will step back into the lineup in his place, marking the first game Atkinson has played since March 16th. The veteran Atkinson will step back into the lineup looking to snap a 16-game scoring drought. He’s managed 25 shots in that stretch, … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Cates, Fast, Liljegren