Former Chicago Blackhawks backup goaltender Scott Darling signed a four-year deal with the Hurricanes worth an average of $4.15 million per season, the team announced Friday.
In Hawks prospect news, Matthew Highmore scored two goals and had an assist in Saint John’s 6-3 win in Game 1 of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President Cup Final. Nathan Noel also scored.
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