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Hurricanes Lock Up Jackson Blake With Eight-Year, $45 Million Extension

Deferred payments cut Blake’s cap hit to about $5.1 million, beating a CBA deadline that will bar similar long-term deals from the 2026-27 season.

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Overview

  • The Hurricanes signed Blake to an eight-year, $45 million extension that begins in 2026-27 and runs through 2033-34.
  • The contract carries a $5.625 million average annual value but uses deferred compensation to lower his cap hit to roughly $5.1 million.
  • By inking the deal now, Carolina eliminates Blake’s restricted free agent status and ensures he reaches unrestricted free agency only after the 2033-34 season.
  • Blake scored 17 goals and added 17 assists for 34 points in 80 games during his rookie campaign and finished ninth in Calder Trophy voting.
  • This agreement continues Carolina’s pre-CBA approach of securing young talent early, following similar eight-year deals for Seth Jarvis and Logan Stankoven.