Wardo Gets 6 Years and $37.8 MillionCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward has signed a six-year contract extension that will pay him a total of $37.8 million, general manager Jim Rutherford said today. "It comes at a good time," Rutherford said. "We were hoping we could get Cam a long-term contract that would keep him with the team, and it's great to get it done before the season begins."
The Canes open the regular season Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Ward, 25, was due to become a restricted free agent after this season. He's making $3.5 million this season. "We did not want to get into all those things -- offer sheets, free agency," Rutherford said. "For what Cam has done for the franchise, like Eric (Staal), he deserves a long-term contract." Staal was signed a seven-year, $57.75 million extension before last season began.
Ward was third in the NHL in wins (39) and tied for sixth in shutouts (6) last season. He etablished a new franchise record for goaltender victories in a season (39) and matched the franchise record for shutouts in a season.
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