Joni Pitkanen is staying in Carolina. One of the most sought-after free agent defensemen won’t get to July 1 without a contract, as he’s signed a three-year deal with the Hurricanes.
Joni Pitkanen Avoids Free Agency, Signs Three-Year Deal With Carolina Hurricanes
Pitkanen has been a member of the ‘Canes for the last three seasons, and he’s progressively grown as a defenseman sin that time. He’s their No. 1 player at the position and it certainly seems like he’s taken a bit of a pay cut to stay there, which could help explain the relatively short term of the deal.
But instead, he stays in Carolina. For more on the Hurricanes, check in with SB Nation’s Canes Country.
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