The Carolina Hurricanes on Friday signed defenseman Joel Nystrom to a four-year, $4.9 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season.
“Joel stepped into our lineup early in the season and has proven that he belongs in the NHL,” said Tulsky. “He fits our style of play well and we are excited to watch his continued development in Carolina.”
The 23-year-old Nystrom made his NHL debut on Oct. 23 at Colorado, and has totaled four assists and a plus-2 rating in 23 games played for the Hurricanes this season. He recorded his first NHL point with an assist on Nov. 8 vs. Buffalo, and has also appeared in three AHL games this season with Chicago, registering one assist and a plus-2 rating.
The Karlstad, Sweden, native is in his first full season in North America, He was selected by Carolina in the seventh round, 219th overall, of the 2021 NHL draft.