Hurricanes ink one of their top prospects to entry-level contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they've signed one of their top prospects, Noel Gunler, to a three-year, entry-level contract worth $2,587,500 ($862,500 AAV). Gunler's contract will begin next season and run through the 2024-25 campaign.

Gunler, 20, will report to the Chicago Wolves of American Hockey League for the remainder of the 2021-22 season on a professional tryout contract (PTO).

The Lulea (Sweden) native was selected in the second round (41st overall) in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He spent the 2021-22 season in the Swedish Hockey League with Brynas IF. In 52 games, Gunler had 23 points (thirteen goals, ten assists), 36 penalty minutes, and was a minus-seven.

Inked 🖊️

The #Canes have signed Noel Gunler to a 3-year, Entry-Level Contract!https://t.co/uk33uZQIUh— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 30, 2022

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