Hurricanes sign goaltender Spencer Martin to one-year, $775K deal

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Spencer Martin to a one-year, $775,000 contract extension, the team announced Saturday.

The deal will keep him with the Hurricanes through the 2024-25 season.

“Spencer has been an excellent addition to our team,” said Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell in a statement. “He stepped right in and played well for us, and we’re excited to sign him for next season.”

The Hurricanes have had goalie issues all season, with five different players manning the net for them so far: Pyotr Kochetkov (34 games), Antti Raanta (24), Frederik Andersen (9), Martin (5) and Yaniv Perets (1).

Carolina claimed Martin off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 19. In five appearances with the Hurricanes this season, he has a 4-0-1 record, 1.97 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

The 28-year-old netminder has a career 21-25-7 record over 56 games with the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche.

March 16, 2024

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Spencer Martin
Goaltender
AGE: 30

SIGNED BY
Carolina Hurricanes
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$775,000
TOTAL
$775,000

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