Hurricanes’ Stankoven Signs Well-Earned Extension

It is official, the Carolina Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that they have signed forward Logan Stankoven to an eight-year, $48 million extension. The annual average value (AAV) will be $6 million per season and will kick in on July 1, 2026. After acquiring him at the trade deadline on March 7 for Mikko Rantanen, the 22-year-old Kamloops, BC native will be staying in Raleigh through the 2033-34 season. What does this mean for Stankoven and the Hurricanes?

Stankoven Staying in Carolina

After joining the Hurricanes, Stankoven tallied five goals and nine points in 19 regular-season games. He also had a stellar first postseason with the team, scoring five goals and eight points in 15 games. He mainly played on the third line with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, and that trio fit well together as none of them were afraid to attack the puck on the forecheck and the backcheck. Stankoven, while listed at 5-foot-8, 170 pounds, plays bigger than his size, and he carries that Western Hockey League (WHL) mindset as a physical two-way player who can score and play defense.

Stankoven averaged 15:04 of ice time with the Hurricanes in the regular season, and there is room for that to increase, especially on the second power-play unit and possibly in the top six. While his extension does not kick in until next offseason, having him locked up for the next nine years should go a long way for the Hurricanes. Stankoven will be set to become an unrestricted free agent at 31 years old.

It was clear that he wanted to stay in Carolina long-term. During exit interviews, he said, “First class for sure. I’ve enjoyed every minute of being here. The people within the organization and my teammates, I think I’ve been able to create a really good bond with everyone here. I love the city and just kind of the vibes around it. So yeah, I’m looking forward to hopefully spending a lot more time here.”