Hurricanes sign 2nd overall pick Svechnikov to entry-level deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed second overall pick Andrei Svechnikov to an entry-level deal, the club announced Saturday.

The three-year contract will pay Svechnikov $832,500 per NHL season or $70,000 in the American Hockey League. He will also receive a $277,500 signing bonus.

The 18-year-old netted 40 goals and recorded 32 assists last season with the Barrie Colts of the OHL en route to winning Rookie of the Year honors.