Hurricanes Ink Seth Jarvis to Eight-Year, $63.2M Contract Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have made a significant commitment to their future by signing forward Seth Jarvis to an eight-year contract worth $63.2 million. This deal ensures that the talented young forward will remain with the team for the long haul.

The team officially announced the contract on Saturday, noting that it includes more than $29.2 million in signing bonuses. Jarvis was drafted as the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, and the Hurricanes are eager to secure his potential.

General Manager Eric Tulsky expressed his thoughts on the signing, remarking, “Seth is a cornerstone player for our franchise. He took another huge step last season, playing in all situations and displaying the skill and competitive drive that will make him a star in this league in the years to come.”

At just 22 years old, Jarvis has emerged as a reliable contributor, especially during the Hurricanes’ impressive streak of six consecutive postseason appearances. Although the team considered both a shorter-term bridge deal and a longer-term contract, they ultimately decided to invest in Jarvis’s potential.

Reflecting on his situation, Jarvis shared during end-of-season interviews in May, “I was focused on playing hockey and having fun. That’s something we’re going to have to figure out. Obviously, it’s going to be up to what they want to do with me here and what they see fit. I’ve never been in this situation before, so it’s new, feel it out a little bit.”

Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 184 pounds, Jarvis had an impressive season, finishing second among his teammates with 33 goals and 67 points. He achieved career highs in both categories, along with recording 13 power-play goals, nine shorthanded goals, and nine game-winners. During the playoffs, he led the team with five goals, contributing four power-play points and four assists across 11 playoff games.

Jarvis’s determination was evident, especially considering he played through a torn labrum and rotator cuff sustained about 15 games into the season. After a fall in Philadelphia, he wore a protective jacket to stabilize the injury. To add to his challenges, he also broke a finger during the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders.

In discussing his resilience, Jarvis noted, “I think it made me play a little more fearless, just knowing I could play through that kind of pain and still have success.” He indicated that his recovery plan involved rest and rehabilitation.

The Hurricanes’ run of six consecutive playoff appearances marks the longest streak since the franchise transitioned from the former Hartford Whalers to North Carolina in 1997. However, this offseason has seen considerable changes for the team. From Tulsky’s promotion after Don Waddell’s departure to Columbus, to the loss of key players like Jake Guentzel, Brett Pesce, and Brady Skjei, the organization is in a transformative phase.

Despite the upheaval, the Hurricanes received positive news as Tulsky secured agreements with promising young forward Martin Necas and standout defenseman Jaccob Slavin. Additionally, in a prior move before Waddell’s exit, the team reached a new agreement with head coach Rod Brind’Amour, the captain of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup-winning team and a former recipient of the Jack Adams Award for the league’s top coach.

The signing of Seth Jarvis, alongside other strategic moves, sets the stage for what Carolina hopes will be a brighter future, filled with both talent and success on the ice.