Carolina Hurricanes Sign Mark Jankowski to Two-Year Extension

Forward posted 11-10-21 in 68 regular-season games with Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. - Eric Tulsky, General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Mark Jankowski to a two-year contract extension. The deal will pay Jankowski an AAV of $1.85 million through the 2027-28 season. “Mark has been an excellent fit for our organization throughout his time here,” said Tulsky. “He’s proven he can contribute in different ways, and we are glad he’s chosen to remain with the organization.” Jankowski, 31, recorded 21 points (11g, 10a) with a +7 plus/minus rating in 68 regular-season games with Carolina in 2025-26. He has also added one assist in eight playoff appearances this season with the team. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Jankowski has registered 145 points (79g, 66a) in 482 career NHL games with the Flames, Penguins, Sabres, Predators and Hurricanes, as well as four points (1g, 3a) in 31 playoff appearances with Calgary, Nashville and Carolina. Prior to turning professional, he played four seasons with Providence College, winning an NCAA championship with the Friars in 2015. The 6’4”, 200-pound forward was originally selected by the Calgary Flames in the first round, 21st overall, at the 2012 NHL Draft, and was acquired by Carolina from Nashville in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on March 7, 2025. Pure power push for that one 💪 pic.twitter.com/Lb0Vc5LEuP— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) January 9, 2026 Pure power push for that one 💪 pic.twitter.com/Lb0Vc5LEuP Conference Final Tickets On Sale Tuesday Walker's 'Whirlwind' Baby Arrival Leads To Unique Opportunity For Canes Fans Recap: Canes Sweep Flyers In OT, Advance To ECF Projected Lineup: Round 2, Game 4 at Philadelphia Preview: Round 2, Game 4 at Philadelphia Canes Leaning On Lessons Learned As Opportunity Knocks In Game 4 NHL Announces Canes-Flyers Potential Game 5 Start Time Recap: Special Teams Propels Canes To Game 3 Victory Projected Lineup: Round 2, Game 3 at Philadelphia Preview: Round 2, Game 3 at Philadelphia Canes Embracing 'Grind Mentality' As Round 2 Heads North Canes Announce $50,000 Grant To The HEARTest Yard Recap: Hall's OT Dagger Completes Canes' Game 2 Comeback Canes Assign Legault To Chicago Projected Lineup: Round 2, Game 2 vs. Philadelphia Preview: Round 2, Game 2 vs. Philadelphia Round 2, Game 1 Takeaways: Canes Roll To Fifth Straight Win Recap: Hot Start Helps Canes Down Flyers In Game 1