Hurricanes sign Victor Rask to 6-year, $24-million contract

Victor Rask scored twice to help the Hurricanes get a 3-2 win over the Devils.

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed centre Victor Rask to a six-year, $24-million contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Rask will earn $4 million against the salary cap over the course of his new deal.

“Victor has gotten better every season that he’s been a part of our organization,” said Hurricanes GM Ron Francis. “He is a big part of this team’s present and future, and we are thrilled to sign him to a longer-term deal.”

Rask totalled 21 goals and 48 points in 80 games in 2015-16. He finished tied for second in Hurricanes team scoring with Jordan Staal.

The 23-year-old set career highs in goals, assists (27), and points last season.

The Hurricanes selected Rask in the second round (42nd overall) at the 2011 NHL Draft.

July 12, 2016

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Victor Rask
SIGNED BY
Carolina Hurricanes
LENGTH
6 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$4 million
TOTAL
$24 million

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