What happened: Cayden Primeau's one-way contract pays $850,000 in 2026-27 and $975,000 in 2027-28. Justin Robidas and Skyler Brind'Amour receive two-way contracts with NHL salaries of $850,000, with respective guarantees of $125,000 and $225,000.
Why it matters: The deals retain three contributors to the Chicago Wolves' 2026 Calder Cup Final run, which ended with a five-game loss to the Toronto Marlies. All three players must clear waivers before an AHL reassignment, a consideration as Carolina sets its 2026-27 roster.
By the numbers: Primeau's two-year salary totals $1.825 million. Robidas' AHL salary is $100,000; Brind'Amour's is $125,000.
What to watch: Alexander Nikishin remains the Hurricanes' remaining unsigned free agent. Training camp will help determine assignments after an offseason in which Brind'Amour [became an unrestricted free agent](https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/team/offseason-player-tracker).