Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] D Scott Morrow signs ELC with the Hurricanes (3 years, $916.667k AAV)

[Bounces R Way]

Brady Skjei replacement
always interested to see how a young player gets integrated into an already strong blueline

 

[DaveG]

Brady Skjei replacement
always interested to see how a young player gets integrated into an already strong blueline

Yep. Most teams would probably rush him into being the #6 as soon as next season, but Rod will likely prefer a vet option unless he just beats the pants off the competition in camp. Honestly Morrow may be better served to start next season on a top pairing in the A anyway to adjust to the speed of the pro game.

 

[Unsustainable]

 

[Lempo]

Looks like the contract got registered for the current season so that means Morrow will burn the first year (because of his age, he doesn't need to play in 10+ NHL games). We'll see if Morrow gets in a regular season game, maybe if Carolina is locked into a certain spot down the stretch?

Yes it means. That slightly slower base salary for 2023-24 means he has a $25k games played bonus for playing 5 games this spring, and it wouldn't be there if Canes wasn't planning to play him those 5 games.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Looks like the contract got registered for the current season so that means Morrow will burn the first year (because of his age, he doesn't need to play in 10+ NHL games). We'll see if Morrow gets in a regular season game, maybe if Carolina is locked into a certain spot down the stretch?

Would really test TDA's patience to quickly slot Morrow in over him lol. But yeah I think it would make sense to give him some minutes in one of the last couple games if seeding isn't on the line. Don't think Rod would go for it though

 

[HisIceness]

I'm just happy he's signed.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Brady Skjei replacement
always interested to see how a young player gets integrated into an already strong blueline

Defence maybe won’t be so strong next year. 4/7 are ufa’s this summer. Burns, Slavin and Orlov are the only ones under contract.

 

[Unsustainable]

Defence maybe won’t be so strong next year. 4/7 are ufa’s this summer. Burns, Slavin and Orlov are the only ones under contract.

Morrow is the only signed beyond next season.

I still think Skjei gets extended if he stays for a reasonable number, Slavin stays too. My guess is Pesce goes and if Orlov wont take a massive paycut, hes the holding place for Nikishin. Ideal next season:

Slavin - Burns
Skjei - Morrow
Orlov - Chatfield

 

[NotOpie]

Morrow is the only signed beyond next season.

I still think Skjei gets extended if he stays for a reasonable number, Slavin stays too. My guess is Pesce goes and if Orlov wont take a massive paycut, hes the holding place for Nikishin. Ideal next season:

Slavin - Burns
Skjei - Morrow
Orlov - Chatfield

If we keep Necas and KK and re-sign Skjei, there's likely no salary cap left for Guentzel.

 

[Chan790]

If we keep Necas and KK and re-sign Skjei, there's likely no salary cap left for Guentzel.

I've said it before. I don't think this front office ever had any intentions on Skjei being anything but essentially a whole-season own-rental, once they signed Orlov.

I am going to be unsurprised when it comes out after he signs elsewhere that we never even talked extension or made an offer.

Likewise, I think the long-term plan has Morrow pairing with Slavin in-time, replacing Burns after he retires.

They just don't view defensemen other than Slavin as integral and irreplaceable.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

UMass Hockey's Morrow Signs Three-Year ELC With Carolina Hurricanes - University of Massachusetts Athletics

RALEIGH, N.C. – University of Massachusetts hockey junior defenseman Scott Morrow has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurri...

umassathletics.com

"Scott Morrow is one of the most gifted players I have worked with during my time as head coach at UMass," said Carvel.

Sure, but what does that even mean? I doubt Carvel even coached any gifted players, much less defensemen.

 

[herzausstein]

UMass defense taking a hit losing Ufko and Morrow

 

[Artorius Horus T]

congrats, been following quite a long time, nice development each year

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Any relation to Vic Morrow?

 

[DaveG]

Any relation to Vic Morrow?

nope, but his uncle is also Scott Morrow who apparently got in 4 games with the Flames back in the mid 90s.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

nope, but his uncle is also Scott Morrow who apparently got in 4 games with the Flames back in the mid 90s.

Fun fact - He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

If we keep Necas and KK and re-sign Skjei, there's likely no salary cap left for Guentzel.

Won't be an issue since Brady and Jake will be nucks next year

 

[chethejet]

Wanted him in the Pens deal but Jake a rental limited Dubas deal. He did fine BTW. He is what the Pens need to add to the mix as a young RH D man who has skill. Canes are in really good shape but a goalie is a need and jake will be gone as they know 7 years at 9 or 10 million just isn't in the plans.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Wanted him in the Pens deal but Jake a rental limited Dubas deal. He did fine BTW. He is what the Pens need to add to the mix as a young RH D man who has skill. Canes are in really good shape but a goalie is a need and jake will be gone as they know 7 years at 9 or 10 million just isn't in the plans.

We have Kochetkov as our goalie of the near future and he’s playing perfectly fine in that regard.

 

[Svechhammer]

We have Kochetkov as our goalie of the near future and he’s playing perfectly fine in that regard.

Not only that but the Canes have like the 2nd best GAA and Sv% in the league since early December. Goalie is not an issue for them.