While some fans may look at Logan Stankoven’s eight-year, $48 million contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes as a hefty financial commitment, it should be considered a steal. 

By giving Stankoven this contract extension, the Hurricanes are betting on his potential and hoping his play will continue to improve over time.

Throughout his tenure with the Dallas Stars and since being traded to the Hurricanes as part of the Mikko Rantanen deal, Stankoven has shown a ton of promise, as he clearly has the makings to blossom into an impactful top-six forward in the NHL and maybe even more.  

The 22-year-old forward has only played one full season in the NHL, so it’s not a knock on him that he hasn’t fully broken out yet. 

Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky is jumping the gun on giving Stankoven a long-term commitment since he believes that he can be a cornerstone piece in Carolina. 

“From the moment he arrived in Raleigh, it was clear to us that Logan was a Hurricane," Tulsky said. "We're thrilled that he agrees, and is committed to being a big part of this organization long term.”

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This past season, Stankoven recorded 14 goals, 24 assists, and 38 points in 78 games while averaging 15:05 minutes. 

Tulsky is betting on Stankoven’s future, and that bet could very well pay off substantially.