Friday, Eric Robinson signed a contract of $ 6.8 million over four years with the Hurricanes of Caroline. It has an average annual value of $ 1.7 million.
The 30 -year -old striker could have become a free agent without restriction on July 1. He set quarry summits in the NHL in goals (14), assists (18) and points (32) in 82 games with the Hurricanes this season, and collected three points (one goal, two assists) in 15 eliminatory games of the Stanley Cup.
“It is not surprising for us that Eric had his best professional season last year with Carolina,” said Hurricanes general manager Eric Telsky, in Carolina. “His size (6 feet 2 inches, 211 pounds) and his speed make him an excellent adjustment for the way we want to play, and we are delighted that he has chosen to stay a hurricane.”
Signed by the Blue Jackets Columbus as a free agent not drafted on March 26, 2018, Robinson has 123 points (54 goals, 69 assists) in 388 regular season games with the Blue Jackets, the Sabers of Buffalo and the hurricanes and four points (two goals, two assists) in 25 playoff games.
