Hurricanes Sign Forward Kostopolous to Three-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have added some grit to their forward lines by signing right wing Tom Kostopolous to a three-year contract worth $2.75 million. The deal averages out to $916,000 per season. Last season with the Montreal Canadiens, Kostopolous appeared in 78 games, scoring eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points and 106 penalty minutes. In 376 career games with the Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings, he has 40 goals and 65 assists for 105 points and 468 penalty minutes. Not a bad signing for the Hurricanes, as Kostopolous brings lots of grit and toughness to the checking line. He’s decent on the penalty kill and can chip in offensively from time to time, making him an effective forward. Plus, at $916,000 per season, he is a very affordable pickup for the Hurricanes for the next three years.