Few players had as eventful a 2019 offseason for the Carolina Hurricanes as Sebastian Aho. The Finnish pivot signed a five-year, $42.27 million offer sheet with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1 that, despite what the Habs may have believed, was a no-brainer for the Hurricanes to match.
Aho came into the season with a bit of controversy and pressure following the offer sheet, but it was quickly proven that Montreal did Carolina a favor, allowing the team to lock in its star player for a bargain rate going forward.
Coming off a breakout year in his first season playing center, Aho continued to establish himself as a bona-fide No.