Say What?!? - Aug. 8

“Jeff is a cornerstone player for our team and his long-term commitment to the Hurricanes is great news for our franchise and our fans. At 20 years old, he is still in the very early stages of his career, and we felt it was important to ensure he would be spending much more of it in Raleigh."

- Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on the signing of Jeff Skinner to a six-year contract extension.