A key NHL goaltender has locked in a long-term deal with his current team, securing a two-year contract extension worth nearly $4 million annually on average. The agreement includes a mix of base salaries and signing bonuses, with the first season featuring a higher upfront bonus compared to the second. Team officials highlighted the move as part of a broader commitment to stabilizing the roster’s top position. Fans and analysts will watch how this decision shapes the franchise’s playoff aspirations in the coming seasons.

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has signed a two-year, $3.95MM AAV contract extension. According to the team, Kochetkov will be paid a $2.4MM salary and $1.5MM signing bonus for 2027-28, and a $3MM salary with a $1MM signing bonus for 2028-29. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky commented on the signing as part of […]