Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg awarded one-year contract in arbitration

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl (48) of the Czech Republic, scores a goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Anton Forsberg (31). (Paul Beaty/AP)

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Anton Forsberg has been awarded a one-year, $775,000 contract by an independent arbitrator.

Forsberg and the Hurricanes had a hearing with the arbitrator on Sunday.

Forsberg, 26, had an 11-24-4 record with 3.21 goals-against average and .901 save percentage last season with the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets.

He was acquired by the Hurricanes in June in a trade with the Blackhawks.

August 6, 2019

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Anton Forsberg
SIGNED BY
Carolina Hurricanes
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$775,000
TOTAL
$775,000

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