The Carolina Hurricanes have signed upcoming UFA [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/the-carolina-hurricanes-2025-ufas] Juha Jaaska to a two-year contract extension. In 2025-26, the deal will pay the Finnish forward $775,000 at the NHL or $250,000 at the AHL level, with a guarantee of at least $425,000. In 2026-27, the deal turns into a one-way contract at a value of $775,000. Carolina Hurricanes 2025 UFAs “Juha had a strong season making the transition to hockey in North America and proved he could be an effective player on the NHL level,” said Carolina general manager Eric Tulsky in a press release. Jaaska, 27, had a strong first season in North America after having spent the prior nine seasons in Liiga. The versatile forward played 53 games with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL, posting 12 goals and 33 points as an integral part of their offense. The Finn also made the most of his opportunity too, not only getting to make his NHL debut, but also playing in 18 games with the Canes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/carolina-hurricanes-rookie-picks-up-first-career-point-against-toronto-maple-leafs] when they started dealing with injury issues. He will now continue providing crucial depth for the team. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT STORIES • Should The Carolina Hurricanes Re-Sign Brent Burns? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/players/should-the-carolina-hurricanes-re-sign-brent-burns] • Rod Brind'Amour Once Again Snubbed By Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/rod-brind-amour-once-again-snubbed-by-hockey-hall-of-fame-selection-committee] • 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] • Is Mitch Marner The Answer For Carolina? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/is-mitch-marner-the-answer-for-carolina] • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 UFAs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/the-carolina-hurricanes-2025-ufas] • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/the-carolina-hurricanes-2025-rfas] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
