Canes secure Skinner in long-term deal

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Canes secure Skinner in long-term deal

Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes during the Hurricanes' game versus the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Raleigh, NC (Photo by Jack Morton).

Aug 8, 2012

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Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes locked in star center Jeff Skinner Wednesday morning for at least another seven seasons. Skinner, who would have been a restricted free agent after the 2012-13 season, signed a six-year extension valued at more than $34 million, or $5,725,000 per year.

Skinner has established himself as a mainstay on the Canes offense in just two seasons, scoring 31 goals as a rookie in 2010-11 and adding another 20 goals last year, all before turning 20. Slideshow Our lens on Jeff Skinner

“At 20 years old, he is still in the very early stages of his career, and we felt it was important to ensure he would be spending much more of it in Raleigh,” said Canes General Manager Jim Rutherford.

The additions this summer of Jordan Staal and Alexander Semin put Skinner in position for another big offensive year.

Rutherford had said he would be active this off-season, and the trade for Staal, the signing of Semin and extensions for Skinner and defenseman Jay Harrison, prove he is true to his word.

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