Hobey Baker finalist Blake signs with Hurricanes

Hobey Baker Award finalist and University of North Dakota forward Jackson Blake signed his entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, the club announced Wednesday. Blake's contract will start this season. He'll make $775,000 at the NHL level while earning $832,500 at the NHL level in the 2024-25 and the 2025-26 seasons. He'll earn $80,000 at the AHL level for all three seasons while his deal also includes a $277,500 signing bonus. "Jackson is an explosive playmaker who has played a key role in North Dakota's success over the past two...