After today’s flurry of moves, Nikolaj Ehlers has arguably become the top pending free-agent forward available. Commanding plenty of interest already, Murat Ates of The Athletic lists the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals as known suitors. He also mentioned the Tampa Bay Lightning, but it’s incredibly unfeasible given their salary cap … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Interested In Nikolaj Ehlers
Chicago Blackhawks Acquire 29th Overall Pick, Select Mason West
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded the 29th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft to the Chicago Blackhawks for the 34th and 62nd overall picks, plus a fifth-round pick in 2027. With their third first-round pick of the evening, the Blackhawks have selected Mason West from the USHL’s Fargo Force. West, who will be joining the NCAA’s … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Acquire 29th Overall Pick, Select Mason West
Hurricanes Sign Juha Jääskä To Two-Year Contract
The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten some early work done with one of their depth forwards from the 2024-25 season. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes have re-signed forward Juha Jääskä to a two-year contract worth $1.55MM. Per the team’s announcement, Jääskä’s contract will transition from a two-way agreement in 2025-26 to a one-way deal in 2026-27. After quality … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Juha Jääskä To Two-Year Contract
Blue Jackets, Hurricanes Interested In Rasmus Andersson
The Blue Jackets and Hurricanes are among the teams calling the Flames to have trade talks surrounding defenseman Rasmus Andersson, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. Pagnotta mentioned the Senators as well – it’s not the first time in the past few months they’ve been tied to Andersson – but Ottawa is also reportedly on his six-team no-trade list. Calgary and … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets, Hurricanes Interested In Rasmus Andersson
Hurricanes Sign Eric Robinson To Four-Year Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Eric Robinson to a four-year, $6.8MM contract extension per a team release. The deal will carry an annual cap hit of $1.7MM, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Robinson has found a healthy stride in the latter half of his pro career. He originally went undrafted, and didn’t earn NHL acclaim until signing an entry-level contract with … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Eric Robinson To Four-Year Extension