Jamie McBain, Bobby Sanguinetti and Nicolas Blanchard all signed contracts with the Hurricanes on Monday, the same day the team learned defenseman Bryan Allen will test the free agent market on July 1.
Hurricanes Goalie Prospect Mike Murphy Signs With KHL Team
April 7, 2012: Sunrise, FL, USA; Carolina Hurricanes head coach Kirk Muller looks on during the second period against he Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Murphy was selected by the Hurricanes in the sixth round of the 2008 NHL draft. He made his NHL debut this season, playing in two games for Carolina. While he only played 36 minutes for the Hurricanes, he did become the first goalie in NHL history to record a loss before allowing a goal.
After being drafted by Carolina in 2008, Murphy signed a three-year contract with the Hurricanes in 2009. He played in 96 games in the AHL including 76 with the Charlotte Checkers over the last two seasons.
Read Article >Bryan Allen To Test Market In 2012 NHL Free Agency
March 11, 2012: Sunrise, FL, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Allen (5) during the third period against the Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic Center. Panthers won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Allen picked up just 14 points in a full 82-game slate last season. At 6’5, 226 pounds, he never had to pretend that offense was his forte anyway. As Canes Country points out, Allen was a solid shutdown defenseman who logged a lot of minutes on penalty kills and led the team with 188 blocked shots last season.
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Read Article >Carolina Hurricanes Sign Bobby Sanguinetti, Nicolas Blanchard To 2-Way Contracts
NASHVILLE TN - SEPTEMBER 23: Patric Hornqvist #27 of the Nashville Predators skates against Bobby Sanguinetti #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena on September 23 2010 in Nashville Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Getty ImagesSanguinettti has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the organization, according to Canes Country. He’ll earn $700,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. It’s the second contract of Sanguinetti’s young career, and he was set to become a restricted free agent this July 1 after the expiration of his entry-level deal.
Sanguinetti played 60 games with the American Hockey League’s Charlotte Checkers in 2011-12, finishing the year with 47 points in those games. He registered zero points in three games with the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes hope he can challenge for a spot on the NHL roster this season.
Read Article >Jamie McBain Signs 2-Year Contract With Carolina Hurricanes
February 23, 2012; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Jamie McBain (4) is congratulated by teammates after his 2nd period goal against the Anaheim Ducks at the RBC center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-US PRESSWIRE The 24 year old defenseman just finished up his third full season in the NHL and led all Carolina defensemen with 19 assists and 27 points. In 2011, McBain also scored five power play goals and was second among Carolina defensemen with 11 power play points.
“Jamie is still a very young player who has established himself as an NHL defenseman,” said Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Hurricanes, in a team release. “He moves the puck well and has shown that he can contribute offensively, especially on the power play.”
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