Hockey Hall of Famer Sergei Fedorov had an illustrious career which included winning 3 Stanley Cups as a part of the Detroit Red Wings dynasty. But what many people don’t know is that the Wings legend signed a contract with the Carolina Hurricanes in 1998.
Negotiations were not going well as deep into the season restricted free agent Sergei Fedorov was still not signed to a contract with Detroit. Fedorov was even quoted saying he would never play for Detroit again. Many around the NHL were unsure of what Fedorov’s future would hold. Insert the Carolina Hurricanes, fresh off their move to North Carolina, they were looking to sign a star player who would get more eyes on the team.