Hurricanes Sign William Hakansson To Entry-Level Contract

By Brennan McClain | at July 15, 2026 5:00 pm Although it’s not a first-round pick, another selection of the 2026 NHL Draft has signed his entry-level contract. The Carolina Hurricanes announced they’ve come to terms on a three-year deal with defenseman William Håkansson. Moments after the Hurricanes’ announcement, PuckPedia revealed the year-by-year breakdown of Håkansson’s new deal: Year NHL Salary Signing Bonus Perf. Bonus AHL Salary Year 1 (TBD) $850K $82K NA $87.5K Year 2 (TBD) $900K $96K NA $87.5K Year 3 (TBD) $950K $110K $40K $87.5K Carolina selected Håkansson with the 51st overall pick of the 2026 NHL…