Slavin agreed to a 7-year contract extension with the Hurricanes, Terrell Williams of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin's contract is set to begin during the 2017-18 season and has an average annual value of $5.3 million. The 23-year-old posted career highs during his 2016-17 season, totaling 34 points, three goals and 29 assists.