The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenceman Noah Hanifin to a six-year contract.
Hanifin, a 21-year-old native of Boston, Massachusetts, was drafted fifth overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Draft. In his three seasons with the Hurricanes he has scored 18 goals along with 65 assists for 83 points in 239 games and led all blueliners on his team last season with 10 goals and 22 assists.
Contract Status: Six years
AAV: $4,950,000
BORN: Boston, MA DATE: January 25, 1997
HEIGHT: 6'3'' WEIGHT: 215 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
DRAFT: CAR - 1st round, 5th overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft
FLAMES SIGN NOAH HANIFIN
The defenceman has inked a six-year contract with the club
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