Fansided · Jul 26, 2025
Hurricanes make calculated bet on Jackson Blake extension
The Carolina Hurricanes made a calculated bet by locking in rising star Jackson Blake long-term with an 8-year contract extension on Thursday.
The Carolina Hurricanes locked up rising star Jackson Blake with an 8-year contract extension. | Scott Taetsch/GettyImagesThe Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $40.94 million contract extension on Thursday, PuckPedia reported.
The deal is a calculated gamble on the part of the Hurricanes, who are looking to lock up a potentially valuable asset at a reasonable price point. The Canes are betting that Blake’s value will only go up, making this contract a reasonable move.