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.

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In order to get Skjei, Canes had to send a first-round draft pick in 2020 to New York. Devils, on the other hand, received conditional fourth-rounder in this year’s draft alongside defenseman Fredrik Claesson and forward Janne Kuokkanen.

Skjei comes to Carolina with a reputation of a versatile defenseman who is still young and has room to progress. He played 60 games this season, scoring eight goals and contributing with 15 assists.

“Brady is a big defenseman who checks all the boxes,” said Canes’ general manager Don Waddell. “He’s an excellent skater, he’s competitive, he can move the puck, and he can defend. He’s under contract through the 2023-24 season, so this is another acquisition that helps us immediately and in the long-term.”

Vatanen, on the other hand, is a veteran who brings much-needed playoff experience to Hurricanes. He’s been having a productive season so far, managing to account for 23 points in 47 games.

“Sami is player that fits our system well,” Waddell added. “His skating, vision, and puck-moving skills will help us out in all facets of the game. We expect him to return to the lineup in early March.”

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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.

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In order to get Skjei, Canes had to send a first-round draft pick in 2020 to New York. Devils, on the other hand, received conditional fourth-rounder in this year’s draft alongside defenseman Fredrik Claesson and forward Janne Kuokkanen.

Skjei comes to Carolina with a reputation of a versatile defenseman who is still young and has room to progress. He played 60 games this season, scoring eight goals and contributing with 15 assists.

“Brady is a big defenseman who checks all the boxes,” said Canes’ general manager Don Waddell. “He’s an excellent skater, he’s competitive, he can move the puck, and he can defend. He’s under contract through the 2023-24 season, so this is another acquisition that helps us immediately and in the long-term.”

Vatanen, on the other hand, is a veteran who brings much-needed playoff experience to Hurricanes. He’s been having a productive season so far, managing to account for 23 points in 47 games.

“Sami is player that fits our system well,” Waddell added. “His skating, vision, and puck-moving skills will help us out in all facets of the game. We expect him to return to the lineup in early March.”

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