It’s been an eventful couple of days for the Carolina Hurricanes. After a slew of goaltender injuries throughout the organization, the Canes signed University of Minnesota goaltender, Jack LaFontaine, to an entry-level contract. LaFontaine was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NHL Draft. He took a couple of seasons to hit his stride in college but he won the award for being the top NCAA goaltender and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker award.
He was eligible to sign after last season but decided to return for his senior season.