Ehlers’ Blockbuster 6-Year, $51 Million Deal with Hurricanes Raises Big Questions About Team’s Future
Nikolaj Ehlers signed a six-year, $51 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $8.5 million.
The 29-year-old forward, who was an unrestricted free agent, had 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 69 regular-season games for the Winnipeg Jets last season and seven points (five goals, two assists) in eight Stanley Cup Playoff games.
“Nikolaj was the top free agent available on July 1, and we are proud that he’s chosen to make Carolina his home,” Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said. “He’s a highly skilled winger who can really skate and will fit very well with our forward group.”
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