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Rising NHL Stars Sign Major Contracts Amid Breakout Seasons

1/2/2026

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Jackson Blake of the Carolina Hurricanes, a 2021 fourth-round pick, signed an eight-year contract after scoring 34 points last season.
Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings, the eighth overall pick in 2021, has established himself as a top-four defenseman.
Juraj Slafkovský of Montreal Canadiens, the first overall pick in 2022, is evolving into a key player.
Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames was a Calder Trophy finalist last season.

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Jackson Blake of the Carolina Hurricanes, a 2021 fourth-round pick, signed an eight-year contract after scoring 34 points last season.
Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings, the eighth overall pick in 2021, has established himself as a top-four defenseman.
Juraj Slafkovský of Montreal Canadiens, the first overall pick in 2022, is evolving into a key player.
Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames was a Calder Trophy finalist last season.