Hurricane team signs $9.5 million contract extension for player Taylor Hall following their victory over the Devils.
In a jubilant turn of events, the Carolina Hurricanes are riding high after becoming the first team to secure a spot in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This follows a pulse-racing 5-4 double overtime triumph over the New Jersey Devils in a nail-biting Game 5. But that's not all - the Hurricanes have also extended Taylor Hall's stay with a three-year, $9.5 million contract extension.
The 33-year-old veteran forward, who inked a four-year, $24 million deal with the Boston Bruins in 2021, will now be part of the Hurricanes' family for an additional three years, starting from the 2025-26 season. General Manager Eric Tulsky extended the offer, stating, "Taylor has been nothing short of spectacular for our team, both as a strong presence in the locker room and a genuine game-changer on the ice."
After enduring a couple of injury-stricken seasons, Hall seems to have found his niche in Carolina. His performance for the Hurricanes highlights 18 goals and 42 points across 77 games, demonstrating his impressive ability to adapt and excel in his new surroundings.
Interestingly, Hall's contributions prove to be even more compelling in his time with the Canes. Savoring his first taste of the team in a three-way trade with the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks, Hall delivered an impressive 9 goals and 9 assists in just 31 games with the Hurricanes.
Throughout his career, Hall has posted an impressive 284 goals and 739 points across 909 regular-season games, with 32 points in 44 postseason contests across various teams such as the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, and now the Hurricanes.
In this year's playoff run, Hall has been a critical factor. He exemplified his influence with a goal and three assists in the thrilling Game 5 victory, single-handedly setting the stage for the Hurricanes' comeback when they found themselves down 3-0. Hall's chemistry with Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Logan Stankoven on the second line has been noteworthy, particularly in their performance against the Devils.
As the first team to secure their spot in the second round, the Hurricanes have now won five consecutive playoff series against the Devils. The team eagerly awaits the outcome of the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens series, with Games 5 taking place at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. The Capitals currently lead the series 3-1.
With their triumphant victory, the Hurricanes bask in an exhilarating moment of rest and relaxation before Round 2 commences, reportedly some time next week. Sebastian Aho was the hero of the hour, scoring the decisive goal in the second overtime to clinch the series, as the team reveled in the electric atmosphere at the PNC Arena, which reverberated with jubilant cheers long after the final buzzer.
"It was surreal, almost a blur," Aho said afterward, "The crowd goes wild, and guys are celebrating with you. It's a really great feeling."
- The Carolina Hurricanes, who agreed on a three-year, $9.5 million contract extension with Taylor Hall, became the first team to secure a spot in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- In a nail-biting Game 5, the Hurricanes clinched their series victory with a 5-4 double overtime triumph over the New Jersey Devils.
- Hall, who has demonstrated his impressive ability to adapt, contributed a goal and three assists to the Hurricanes' playoff run.
- Throughout his career, Taylor Hall has posted an impressive 739 points across 909 regular-season games, with 32 points in 44 postseason contests.
- The Hurricanes, now eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens series, have won five consecutive playoff series against the Devils, with Sebastian Aho scoring the decisive goal in the second overtime of Game 5.
