The Carolina Hurricanes have landed defenseman Jake Gardiner. The team has announced they've signed the 29-year-old to a four-year deal worth $4.05 million per season.
Gardiner has spent the last eight seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the only NHL team he's ever played for. In 551 career games, he has 245 points (45 goals, 200 assists).
Gardiner's deal marks one of the bigger free agent signings since the opening day of NHL free agency on July 1st.
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The new contract also includes a limited no-trade clause.
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Gardiner signs four-year deal with Canes
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