The Carolina Hurricanes made things official with Derek Stepan Tuesday, as the team inked the veteran forward to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
After scoring 19 points in 58 games for the Hurricanes last season, Stepan joined Carolina on a professional tryout this fall and scored four points in three preseason games. A veteran presence who has shown a lot of poise in a Canes’ sweater, Stepan adds some depth and experience to Carolina’s forward group.
Here is the full release from the team:
RALEIGH, N.C. – Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Derek Stepan to a one-year, $750,000 contract.