Aho inks 8-year, 78 million dollar extension with Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes and center Sebastian Aho agreed on an 8-season, 78 million-dollar extension; GM Don Waddell shared today with the media.

SEBASTIAN AH-WHOA ✍️

Sebastian Aho signs an eight-year deal with the @Canes on his 26th birthday! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/TouuLZVuP9

— NHL (@NHL) July 26, 2023

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The contract, which will start next campaign, will see the player earn almost 10 million dollars annually and finish after the 2031-32 campaign, became public on Sebastian’s 26^th birthday.

“Aho has developed into 1 of the best 2-way centers in the game,” Carolina’s general manager announced. “Sebastian is a fantastic leader on and off the ice who sets the tone for our young core. We’re honored that he’s decided to stay in our organization for the next 8 years.”

The center made 8.5 million dollars per year with his previous contract, and he is the highest-paid player on Carolina’s squad.

Aho notched 36 goals in the past campaign, scoring at least 24 goals in 7 straight campaigns since he debuted for the franchise in 2016-17.