Haydn Fleury, the No. 7 overall selection in the 2014 NHL draft, took the first step forward in his NHL career on Thursday.
However, his campaign to become a regular defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014-15 remains a difficult one.
According to Terrell Williams of the team's website, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the 'Canes on Thursday. The 18-year-old blueliner will earn roughly $2.5 million if he plays at the NHL level for the entirety of the deal, and he received an additional $277,500 signing bonus.
Both monetary values are fairly standard for a top-10 pick.
Speaking with Williams, general manager Ron Francis referenced Fleury's upcoming participation for the Hurricanes at the annual NHL prospects tournament in Traverse City, Michigan.
"We feel very strongly that Haydn is an important part of our team’s future. He performed very well at our development camp and we are looking forward to seeing him in Traverse City and during training camp in Raleigh," he said.
Naturally, Fleury has big dreams in mind for the fut ...
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