The Carolina Hurricanes appear to be on the verge of signing young star forward Andrei Svechnikov to an 8 year extension.
Reports coming out of Russia say that the two sides are getting close to finalizing the deal.
NHL Rumors: Svechnikov 8 year extension
Per Sport-Express in Russia, it will be the max 8 year terms that only the Hurricanes can offer.
Svechnikov, 21, is coming off his ELC and scored 42 points in 55 games this past season. In his young NHL career he has registered 59 goals and 140 points in 205 contests.