Eric Tulsky praised Jackson Blake's tenacity and skill today, among the many reasons for his new eight-year deal. #53 showcased those two things often during his rookie year, including in the below, which was just his ninth NHL game.

Although Jackson Blake has played just 81 NHL games, #Canes GM Eric Tulsky had no hesitation extending him now. "He has gone from high school, to the USHL, to college, to an NHL fourth line, to an NHL top line, and not missed a beat. Every step he's made look easy. "

Jackson Blake just finished discussing the signing of his eight-year extension. Last summer, he wasn't sure he'd make the team. Now, he's locked in until 2034. "I was super honored to even receive something like this. It was an easy decision for me to make the commitment."

A standard eight-year, $45M deal would carry an AAV of $5.6M, but Jackson Blake's will be closer to $5.1M, because of deferred money. Deferred money is outlawed in the next CBA, so the contract got done now. The young man earns long-term security, and the #Canes save cap room.

Jackson Blake's locked in for the long haul!. The 21-year-old forward and the #Canes have agreed to an eight-year, $45M extension, which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

Carolina had five restricted free agents on July 1, and they have now reached an agreement with all of them.

RT @Belarushockey: Canadian defenseman Ty Smith has signed a one-year deal with Dinamo-Minsk worth around $500,000. The 25-year-old spent….

Some initial standouts from the 82-game slate (more on in a bit):. Oct. 14-25: Annual State Fair Trip. Nov. 21: Nikolaj Ehlers' first game back in Winnipeg. • A season-long seven-game home stretch starts Thanksgiving Eve against the Rangers. • A home.

The #Canes' 2025-26 regular season schedule is here! 🙌. For the eighth time in the last nine years, they'll open on home ice. They'll host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 9, at 7 p.m., to start the campaign.

RT @Canes: Wake up, the #Canes schedule just dropped 🚨.

The #Canes have signed restricted free agents Skyler Brind'Amour and Domenick Fensore to one-year, two-way contracts. Both got their first taste of NHL regular-season action in April.

RT @Canes: Heading into the summer season, the #Canes front office got right to work. With a few key moves adding to the roster on both sid….

RT @NHLFantasy: These young players from the Metropolitan Division could make a real impact on your #FantasyHockey team‼️ #NHLYoungStarsWee….

RT @Canes: After exceling in the CHL, #Canes prospect Justin Poirier is ready to take on a new challenge in the upcoming season. He’ll be e….

RT @NHL: The League's young stars sure know how to put up points! 🔢 #NHLYoungStarsWeek

The #Canes have signed forward Noel Gunler and defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to one-year, two-way contracts.

RT @NHLAlumni: Riley Nash has announced his retirement from the @NHL. After being selected in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft….

RT @NHLAlumni: Zac Dalpe has announced his retirement from the @NHL. A second-round selection of the @Canes in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Z….

RT @NHLPR: NHL, NHLPA ratify four-year collective bargaining agreement.

RT @Canes: ✅ NHL Draft.✅ Start of Free Agency .✅ Development Camp . It's been a busy few weeks in the hockey world. While the #Canes were b….