Carolina Hurricanes are already laying the groundwork to extend their talented winger Andrei Svechnikov. According to Hurricanes’ general manager Don Waddell, the two side had engaged in negotiations and are optimistic about reaching an agreement sooner than later.
Waddell explained that they’re considering several different options that would allow them to keep Svechnikov with the organization. One of the possible scenarios is working out a short-term deal to help the team deal with the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic before striking a long-term deal later on.
Svechnikov had a stellar campaign in 2019/20, finishing the shortened regular season with 24 goals and 37 assists for a total of 61 points. Considering this and the fact that he only has one year left on his entry-level deal, it isn’t a surprise that Carolina wants to get him under contract as soon as possible.
Sources close to the Hurricanes organization reported that the team already offered a long-term deal to Andrei Svechnikov that would be for eight years and would come with a $7.5 million average annual salary. While Waddell didn’t talk numbers, he reiterated that he believes Svechinkov will be signed “at some point to some kind of extension.”
“We obviously want Andrei here,” he concluded.
