Hurricanes sign Samsonov to 3-year deal

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Sergei Samsonov, a midseason waiver-wire pickup who blossomed as the right wing on Carolina’s second line, signed a three-year, $7.6 million contract Wednesday to remain with the Hurricanes.

General manager Jim Rutherford said last week that re-signing Samsonov was his top priority this offseason. The 10-year NHL veteran would have been an unrestricted free agent July 1.

He will make $2.3 million next season, $2.5 million in 2009-10 and $2.8 million in 2010-11.

Hurricanes sign Samsonov to 3-year deal - NHL - Yahoo! Sports

[mitchrock]

Wow, went from being waived to getting a 3 yr deal.

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Originally Posted by mitchrock

Wow, went from being waived to getting a 3 yr deal.

The price seems alright, but the term is bold.
Sergei will lose interest about half way into next season and fade again.

[Cross Traffic]

Rutherford has lost his mind.

3 years for a player that is so inconsistent?