James O’Brien of NBC Sports: The Carolina Hurricanes notoriously did not pay Alex Nedeljkovic and then spent money on Freddie Andersen. They pinched dollars here and there with arguably cost them, Dougie Hamilton. Now, what about Andrei Svechnikov?
Svechnikov is only 21 and that is often forgotten. Does the question become what is a good amount for the Russian winger?
Remember, Carolina once mocked the Montreal Canadiens for the offer sheet on Sebastian Aho. That $8.45 million AAV contract figures to be an absolute high end on what Carolina is willing to pay anyone.