The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with Logan Stankoven on an eight-year, $48 million extension that will kick in for the 2026-27 season. Stankoven, 22, was traded to the Hurricanes in exchange for Mikko Rantanen at the trade deadline and he's fit in like a glove. Carolina Hurricanes active on Day 1 of free agency. “From the moment he arrived in Raleigh, it was clear to us that Logan was a Hurricane,” said Carolina general manager Eric Tulsky in a press release. “We’re thrilled that he agrees, and is committed to being a big part of this organization long term.” The rookie had five goals and nine points in 19 regular season games in Carolina, but he was a playoff beast with five goals and eight points in 15 games. Stankoven might be a smaller player, but his hard-nosed, direct style of play makes him extremely noticeable whenever he's on the ice. The Canes are making a big bet on a rookie with just 102 games of NHL experience, but it's one they're confident will work out and if Stankoven keeps progressing, that $6 million AAV will be a real steal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT STORIES • Carolina Hurricanes Reportedly Acquiring Defenseman K'Andre Miller From New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-reportedly-acquiring-defenseman-k-andre-miller-from-new-york-rangers] • Carlina Hurricanes Acquire Goaltender Cayden Primeau From Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carlina-hurricanes-acquire-goaltender-cayden-primeau-from-montreal-canadiens] • Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Development Camp Gets Underway [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-2025-development-camp-gets-underway] • Hurricanes Lock Up Standout Rookie On Max-Term Deal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-lock-up-standout-rookie-on-max-term-deal] • What Might A Jason Robertson Trade Package Look Like? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/what-might-a-jason-robertson-trade-package-look-like] • Hurricanes Ink Russian Netminder To One-Year Deal [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-ink-russian-netminder-to-one-year-deal] • Carolina Hurricanes Extend Qualifying Offers To RFAs; Three To Become UFAs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-offer-qualifying-offers-to-rfas-three-to-become-ufas] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwmeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story.
