Carolina hired the son of a Slovak legend – ŠPORT.SK

today 08:19 | The overseas NHL hockey club Carolina Hurricanes acquired Paul Šťastný. The 36-year-old attacker signed a one-year contract for 1.5 million dollars. The official website of the Hurricanes reported about it. “I’m excited to join the team. In Carolina, the guys play two-way hockey and they were already close to winning the Stanley Cup,” said Šťastný, who was selected in the 2005 NHL draft by the defending champion Colorado Avalanche in the second round from the 44th position . In the previous season, he played 71 games for the Winnipeg Jets and scored 45 points (21+24). “Paul is an extremely reliable player who has been effective on both ends of the ice throughout his career. He will bring even more experience and leadership to our team, so we are excited to have him in Carolina,” said Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell.