The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Andrei Svechnikov to an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $7.75 million, the team announced Thursday.

Svechnikov just wrapped up his third season with the Hurricanes since being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. The 21-year-old put up a career-high 24 goals and 37 assists in 68 games during the 2019-20 campaign, and he's scored 59 goals and added 81 assists in 205 career contests.

"Andrei is one of the cornerstones of this organization, and we are thrilled to reach a long-term commitment to keep him here," general manager Don Waddell said. "He is one of the brightest rising stars in our sport and will play a key role in our efforts to bring the Stanley Cup to the Triangle this decade."

Svechnikov recorded 15 goals and 27 assists in 55 games last season, ranking third on the team in points (42) and second in hits (114).

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