The Carolina Hurricanes announced Thursday they’ve signed forward Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $45-million extension starting in the 2026-27 season.
Blake posted 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in his rookie season. The 21-year-old added six more points across 15 playoff games during Carolina’s run to the Eastern Conference Final.
He led all NHL rookies with six game-winning goals last season.
“Jackson had an outstanding rookie season, and we think he is just scratching the surface of the player he can be,” Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said in a statement. “His tenaciousness on the puck and competitiveness match our team’s culture and we’re excited about his future with our club.”
The extension carries an average annual value of $5.625 million. Blake won’t become a pending restricted free agent until after the 2025-26 season.
His playoff performance helped Carolina reach their second Eastern Conference Final in three years. Blake contributed three goals and three assists during the team’s postseason run.
Blake’s father, Jason Blake, played 13 NHL seasons between 1998-2012.
The signing represents a significant investment in Carolina’s young core. Blake’s rookie numbers put him among the top first-year players in the league.
His six game-winning goals tied for ninth among all NHL forwards last season, regardless of experience level.
