Post by mscaniac on Mar 26, 2009 14:29:19 GMT -5
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The Hurricanes, as expected, have agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie McBain on a three-year, entry-level contract.
McBain, 21, will join the Albany River Rats (AHL) for the remainder of the 2008-09 season.
“Jamie had an outstanding season at Wisconsin, serving as an alternate captain and leading the team in scoring,” said Jason Karmanos, vice president and assistant general manager. “The time is right for him to ake the next step in his development and begin his professional career.”
McBain’s contract will begin with the 2009-10 season, and will pay him an average of $600,000 per year at the NHL level, $62,500 at the minor-league level and a $255,000 signing bonus. The Hurricanes selected McBain in the second round, 63rd overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
The Hurricanes, as expected, have agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie McBain on a three-year, entry-level contract.
McBain, 21, will join the Albany River Rats (AHL) for the remainder of the 2008-09 season.
“Jamie had an outstanding season at Wisconsin, serving as an alternate captain and leading the team in scoring,” said Jason Karmanos, vice president and assistant general manager. “The time is right for him to ake the next step in his development and begin his professional career.”
McBain’s contract will begin with the 2009-10 season, and will pay him an average of $600,000 per year at the NHL level, $62,500 at the minor-league level and a $255,000 signing bonus. The Hurricanes selected McBain in the second round, 63rd overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.