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The Carolina Hurricanes announced yesterday that they've signed forward Derek Stepan to a one-year contract, worth $750,000.
Stepan is 32 years old and was attending camp on a professional tryout, though the signing comes as no surprise. He spent last season with the Hurricanes as well, scoring nine goals and 19 points in 58 games, a pace of 13 goals and 27 points per 82 games.
Step is officially back!
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 11, 2022
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So here’s how the lineup looks, heading into tonight’s home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets:
Teravainen - Aho - Jarvis Svechnikov - Kotkaniemi - Necas Stastny - Staal - Fast Martinook - Stepan - Kase
Slavin - Burns Skjei - Pesce de Haan - Chafield
Andersen Raanta
Spares: Bear, Coghlan, Noesen
Aside from Max Pacioretty, the Hurricanes are entering the season healthy. The forward group arguably looks more well-rounded than ever and the team will benefit from a ton of defensive depth.
Puck drop tonight is at 7 pm.
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