Hurricanes Sign Michael Ryan to One-Year Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that they have signed left wing Michael Ryan to a one-year, two-way contract worth $475,000. After signing Ryan to the contract, the Hurricanes assigned him to the AHL affiliate in Albany. Ryan had attended the Nashville Predators' training camp in September on a tryout basis. Last season, Ryan scored four goals and four assists for eight points in 46 games with the Buffalo Sabres. Ryan was likely signed by the Hurricanes to give them depth on offense given their current injury woes. Provided he is recalled at some point during the season, Ryan will give the Hurricanes a speedy, two-way winger for their checking lines.