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Hurricanes Re-Sign Forward Eric Robinson to Four-Year, $6.8 Million Contract

A career-best 32-point season paired with key playoff contributions reinforces Carolina’s drive for roster continuity under coach Rod Brind’Amour.

May 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Robinson (50) warms up prior to the game against the Florida Panthers in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky announced the four-year extension, locking Robinson into a $1.7 million annual cap hit through the 2028-29 season.
  • Robinson, 30, set career highs with 14 goals, 18 assists and 32 points after joining Carolina as a free agent last season.
  • He contributed three points over 15 games on Carolina’s run to the Eastern Conference finals against the eventual Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers.
  • Tulsky praised Robinson’s combination of size and speed as an ideal fit for the Hurricanes’ fast-paced playing style.
  • The contract underscores Carolina’s commitment to maintaining its seven-year playoff streak under coach Rod Brind’Amour.