The Carolina Hurricanes solidified their future by signing 22-year-old Logan Stankoven to an eight-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $6 million. Stankoven, originally acquired from Dallas in a trade for Mikko Rantanen, made an immediate impact with five goals in 19 regular-season games and matched that performance in the playoffs. Despite the Hurricanes’ exit in the Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers, general manager Eric Tulsky expressed confidence in Stankoven's long-term fit with the team.

As a rookie, Stankoven showcased his potential, finishing among the top ten in Calder Trophy voting last season. His prior success in international play adds to his upside, and with the Hurricanes' ample cap space in free agency, they are poised to make additional moves to enhance their roster.