Inside Jackson Blake’s Unprecedented Contract: A One-Time Deal That Could Change Everything
Here’s a contract that’s bound to make hockey contract geeks sit up and take notice. Jackson Blake, still only 21 (turning 22 soon!), just inked an eight-year, $45 million extension with the Carolina Hurricanes—a deal with a twist. Why the fuss? Because this is likely the last time we’ll see contracts stretching to eight full years or involving deferred salary arrangements, both of which the NHL is putting firmly out of play in the upcoming collective bargaining agreement. This clever structure not only locks Blake in for the prime of his career but does so with $19.3 million deferred—an option destined to vanish thanks to the new rules. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a transitional moment in NHL contract history and gives us a glimpse into how teams and players might have to rethink long-term deals ahead. Curious about the nitty-gritty? LEARN MORE
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