Nikolaj Ehlers signed a six-year contract worth $51 million with the Carolina Hurricanes, valued at $8.5 million per season. He negotiated for three days and ultimately chose the Hurricanes over the Washington Capitals, Utah Mammoth, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, and Tampa Bay Lightning. The 29-year-old winger had a strong previous season with the Winnipeg Jets, scoring 63 points, including five goals in the playoffs. His signing may trigger trade activity among teams that did not secure his services.
Ehlers decision came after three days of negotiations where the forward did his due diligence and wrenched with the decision. The six-year contract will keep the 29-year-old forward in Raleigh through the 2030-31 season.
The Carolina Hurricanes signed the top free agent available during free agency, inking slick-skating winger Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million deal worth $8.5 million per season.
Ehlers posted 63 points (24g, 39a) in 69 games last season as a member of the Winnipeg Jets, marking his fourth career 60-point campaign.
The eventual signing could spur trade activity by teams that missed out on him.
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