NHL News: The Carolina Hurricanes, and the Washington Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed Jack Drury
Puck Pedia: The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed RFA forward Jack Drury to a two-year contract with an estimated salary of $1.725 million. When this deal ends he will be an RFA with arbitration rights and will be owed $1.675 million in eligibility fees.
2024-25: $775,000 salary and $1 million signing bonus
2024-25: $1.675 million
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The Carolina Hurricanes placed Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers
Walt Ruff: Evgeny Kuznetsov has been placed on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his contract.
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky: “Ultimately both parties agreed that this was the best move for the player and the team.” We thank Evgeny for his time with the team and wish him and his family the best.”
Puck Pedia: Kuznetsov walks away from his $6 million salary. He received a $2 million signing bonus earlier this month from the Hurricanes.
Puck Pedia: Kuznetsov's $3.9 million goal will be removed from the Hurricanes' roster when he is done.
The Hurricanes will now have $13.85 million in salary cap space with 21 players under contract – 13 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders.
Their remaining RFAs include Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis.
Puck Pedia: Kuznetsov's $3.9 million cap hit will be deducted from the Washington Capitals' roster.
The Washington Capitals are expected to be $10.27 million over the salary cap with 22 players under contract – 12 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders.
Potential LTIR candidates include Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov will be withdrawn without conditions today with the intention of terminating the contract according to the report. @frank_seravalli. Both Carolina & Washington are now free of the cap hit with Kuznetsov's contract. Which is good news for them. pic.twitter.com/npATKg7MN0
– Rono (@RonoAnalyst) July 17, 2024
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