NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed goaltender Beck Warm to a two-year, entry-level contract. At the NHL level, the deal will pay Warm $700,000 in 2020-21 and $750,000 in 2021-22. The deal will pay Warm $60,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level for both seasons, and he will receive a signing bonus of $50,000.Warm, 21, has posted a 4-0-0 record with a 2.25 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage in four American Hockey League (AHL) games with Chicago in...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed goaltender Beck Warm to a two-year, entry-level contract. At the NHL level, the deal will pay Warm $700,000 in 2020-21 and $750,000 in 2021-22. The deal will pay Warm $60,000 at the American Hockey League (AHL) level for both seasons, and he will receive a signing bonus of $50,000.Warm, 21, has posted a 4-0-0 record with a 2.25 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage in four American Hockey League (AHL) games with Chicago in...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - The National Hockey League today announced updates to the Carolina Hurricanes' 2020-21 regular-season schedule.Carolina's home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning originally scheduled for March 28 will now be played on Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. The Hurricanes' home game against the Chicago Blackhawks scheduled for Feb. 20 will be rescheduled for a date to be announced later.View Less…NewsRALEIGH, NC - The National Hockey League today announced updates to the Carolina Hurricanes' 2020-21 regular-season schedule.Carolina's home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning originally scheduled for March 28 will now be played on Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. The Hurricanes' home game against the Chicago Blackhawks scheduled for Feb. 20 will be rescheduled for a date to be announced later.View LessWW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Gregory Hofmann.Hofmann, 28, has posted 36 points (16g, 20a) in 32 games with EV Zug of the Swiss National League this season. The 6'0", 200-pound forward has played 481 career National League games, tallying 319 points (163g, 156a). The Tramelan, Switzerland, native was drafted by the Hurricanes in the fourth round, 103rd overall, in...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Gregory Hofmann.Hofmann, 28, has posted 36 points (16g, 20a) in 32 games with EV Zug of the Swiss National League this season. The 6'0", 200-pound forward has played 481 career National League games, tallying 319 points (163g, 156a). The Tramelan, Switzerland, native was drafted by the Hurricanes in the fourth round, 103rd overall, in...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has hired Justin Williams as Special Advisor to the General Manager."Justin has been a major part of the culture change that we've undergone here," said Waddell. "We're thrilled to add someone with his experience to our front office."Williams, 39, retired from playing professionally on Oct. 8, 2020. He recorded 797 points (320g, 477a) in 1,264 career NHL games with the Hurricanes, Flyers, Kings and Capitals. Williams is a three-time Stanley Cup...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has hired Justin Williams as Special Advisor to the General Manager."Justin has been a major part of the culture change that we've undergone here," said Waddell. "We're thrilled to add someone with his experience to our front office."Williams, 39, retired from playing professionally on Oct. 8, 2020. He recorded 797 points (320g, 477a) in 1,264 career NHL games with the Hurricanes, Flyers, Kings and Capitals. Williams is a three-time Stanley Cup...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team will invest $215,000 into a new girls' youth hockey program as part of the NHL's Industry Growth Fund. Hurricanes Girls' and Women's Hockey Specialist Alyssa Gagliardi will head the program, set to begin in March."Expanding access to youth hockey in North Carolina has always been important to our organization," said Waddell. "Girls' hockey in the area has been expanding rapidly in recent years, and we want to do everything we can to support that...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team will invest $215,000 into a new girls' youth hockey program as part of the NHL's Industry Growth Fund. Hurricanes Girls' and Women's Hockey Specialist Alyssa Gagliardi will head the program, set to begin in March."Expanding access to youth hockey in North Carolina has always been important to our organization," said Waddell. "Girls' hockey in the area has been expanding rapidly in recent years, and we want to do everything we can to support that...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that goaltender has undergone surgery on his right thumb. A timetable for his return will be determined in the coming days.Mrazek, 28, has registered a 2-1-0 record, 0.99 goals-against average, .955 save percentage and two shutouts in four appearances in 2020-21. He currently leads all NHL goaltenders in goals-against average and save percentage, and he is one of five netminders to earn two shutouts so far this season. The 6'1", 190-pound goaltender has earned a...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that goaltender has undergone surgery on his right thumb. A timetable for his return will be determined in the coming days.Mrazek, 28, has registered a 2-1-0 record, 0.99 goals-against average, .955 save percentage and two shutouts in four appearances in 2020-21. He currently leads all NHL goaltenders in goals-against average and save percentage, and he is one of five netminders to earn two shutouts so far this season. The 6'1", 190-pound goaltender has earned a...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has promoted Eric Tulsky and Darren Yorke to Assistant General Managers and hired Aaron Schwartz as Director of Hockey Operations."Eric and Darren have earned this opportunity through their hard work and creativity in assisting player decisions and evaluation," said Waddell. "Aaron has a great deal of experience in hockey and we are excited to add his knowledge and relationships to our organization. We are confident in Eric, Darren and Aaron's...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has promoted Eric Tulsky and Darren Yorke to Assistant General Managers and hired Aaron Schwartz as Director of Hockey Operations."Eric and Darren have earned this opportunity through their hard work and creativity in assisting player decisions and evaluation," said Waddell. "Aaron has a great deal of experience in hockey and we are excited to add his knowledge and relationships to our organization. We are confident in Eric, Darren and Aaron's...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - The National Hockey League today announced that the game, originally scheduled to be played at NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium on Feb. 20, 2021, has been postponed."While we are extremely disappointed that we will not be able to host an outdoor game this season, the health and safety of our fans remains our top priority," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Don Waddell. "We look forward to hosting the game in the near future and rewarding our incredible fanbase with an unforgettable experience."The Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ will be the...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - The National Hockey League today announced that the game, originally scheduled to be played at NC State's Carter-Finley Stadium on Feb. 20, 2021, has been postponed."While we are extremely disappointed that we will not be able to host an outdoor game this season, the health and safety of our fans remains our top priority," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Don Waddell. "We look forward to hosting the game in the near future and rewarding our incredible fanbase with an unforgettable experience."The Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ will be the...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Warren Foegele to a one-year, $2.15 million contract."Warren has shown improvement each year of his professional career," said Waddell. "We expect him to continue to develop and enhance his role on our team."Foegele, 24, established career highs in goals (13), assists (17), points (30) and average time on ice (13:43) in 68 games last season and ranked tied for fifth in the NHL in shorthanded goals (3). The Markham, Ont., native...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Warren Foegele to a one-year, $2.15 million contract."Warren has shown improvement each year of his professional career," said Waddell. "We expect him to continue to develop and enhance his role on our team."Foegele, 24, established career highs in goals (13), assists (17), points (30) and average time on ice (13:43) in 68 games last season and ranked tied for fifth in the NHL in shorthanded goals (3). The Markham, Ont., native...WW…

NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Forsling to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Forsling $700,000 in the NHL or $250,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2020-21 season."Gustav is a dependable defenseman that fits our system at both the NHL and AHL level," Waddell said. "Our organizational depth at defense is strong, and Gustav is a representation of that."Forsling, 24, registered 26 points (8g, 18a) in 57 AHL games with the...…NewsRALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Forsling to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Forsling $700,000 in the NHL or $250,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2020-21 season."Gustav is a dependable defenseman that fits our system at both the NHL and AHL level," Waddell said. "Our organizational depth at defense is strong, and Gustav is a representation of that."Forsling, 24, registered 26 points (8g, 18a) in 57 AHL games with the...WW…