July 24, 2025 | 10:33pm ET
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BLAKE SIGNS NEW 8-YEAR EXTENSION WITH HURRICANES

Jackson Blake, forward

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $45 million contract extension, which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

“Jackson had an outstanding rookie season, and we think he is just scratching the surface of the player he can be,” said Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky. “His tenaciousness on the puck and competitiveness match our team’s culture and we’re excited about his future with our club.”

Blake, 21, scored 17 goals and added 17 assists for 34 points during his rookie season with the Hurricanes this past season. Among NHL rookies, he ranked first in game-winning goals (6), second in plus/minus (+10) and seventh in goals (17).

Blake was selected by the Hurricanes in the fourth round, 109th overall, of the 2021 NHL Draft, and made his NHL debut for Carolina on April 16, 2024.

While he will be making $45 million over the duration of his new contract, part of that money is being deferred, which will also lower his AAV under the $5.625 million it averages out to over the eight years.