Category: Don Waddell
3 Hurricanes’ Prospects That Could Make the Roster in 2023-24
Don WaddellThe Carolina Hurricanes are in win-now mode and have the core group in place. However, there are players in the pipeline ready to make the jump and fight for a roster spot. Here are three prospects that could fight for a place and see time with the Hurricanes in the 2023-24 season. In the second rou...
Read moreHurricanes’ Best Decision Was Bringing Goalie Tandem Back
Carolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes are one of the deepest teams in the entire league. This core group that general manager Don Waddell has put together has improved and grown, and he…
Read moreHurricanes Projected Defense Pairings for the 2023-24 Season
Don WaddellFree agency is over, so rosters are beginning to take shape. The additions that have been made have filled the necessary holes and helped round out the lineup. Among defensive pairs that logged 100 minutes together, the two finished 71st in expected goals for per 60 minutes (). In addition, they f...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Buffalo Sabres
Teuvo TeravainenHurricanes GM said that he’s spoken with the agents off all three but are not close to any deals. “We’ve had talks, but nothing close,” Waddell said. “We’ve reached out to all of the different agents just to tell them our interest. But I look at it two ways: it’s protection for us but also for the...
Read moreHurricanes “Not Close” On Extension Talks With Pending UFAs
Cory LavaletteToday was a ceremonious day for the Carolina Hurricanes organization, locking in franchise center Sebastian Aho to the richest deal in franchise history. Don’t expect groundbreaking extensions for any other Hurricane hitting the open market in 2024, though. General manager Don Waddell told reporters...
Read moreCanes' Aho gifted $78M extension on birthday
Sebastian AhoOn his 26th birthday, Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho signed an eight-year, $78 million extension.
Read moreCarolina Hurricanes Sign Sebastian Aho To Eight-Year Extension
Sebastian AhoThe Carolina Hurricanes have announced an eight-year, $9.75MM AAV contract extension for star center Sebastian Aho. This is a massively consequential contract extension for the Hurricanes, who secure Aho through the 2031-32 season at a 15% raise from his previous cap hit of $8.46MM. The $78MM total...
Read moreHurricanes Making Progress On Sebastian Aho Extension
MontrealThe Carolina Hurricanes are making progress on a new deal for Sebastian Aho with GM Don Waddell hoping to finalize it over the next week.
Read more3 Hurricanes Forwards Who Need to Step Up in 2023-24
Don WaddellThe Carolina Hurricanes roster is set entering the 2023-24 season unless general manager Don Waddell makes a few extra moves. Here are three Hurricanes players who need to step up this season. Jarvis has been with the team for the last two seasons and has shown consistency in his game. In his rook...
Read moreLemieux signs 1-year, $800,000 contract with Hurricanes
Don WaddellBrendan Lemieux signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. “Brendan is a hard-nosed forward who will add some sandpaper to our lineup,” Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said. “We’re excited to add his physical presence to … Continue reading → The post Lemieux...
Read moreLemieux signs 1-year, $800,000 contract with Hurricanes
FlyersBrendan Lemieux signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.
Read moreBunting to sign 3-year contract with Hurricanes
Don WaddellMichael Bunting will sign a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, general manager Don Waddell said Saturday. It has an average annual value of $4.5 million. The 27-year-old forward had 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 82 … Continue reading → The post Bunting to sign 3-y...
Read moreRaanta remains with Hurricanes, signs 1-year, $1.5 million contract
Don WaddellAntti Raanta signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract Saturday to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-year-old goalie was 19-3-3 with a 2.23 goals-against average, .910 save percentage and four shutouts in 27 regular-season games (26 starts) for the Hurricanes … Continue reading → The post R...
Read moreRaanta remains with Hurricanes, signs 1-year, $1.5 million contract
Don WaddellAntti Raanta signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract Saturday to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Read moreJordan Staal signs 4-year, $11.6 million contract to stay with Hurricanes
Jordan StaalJordan Staal signed a four-year $11.6 million contract to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. It has an average annual value of $2.9 million. The 34-year-old center had 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 81 regular-season games for … Continue reading → The post Jordan Staal signs 4-year,...
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