The #Hurricanes 🇺🇸 have signed defenseman William Hakansson (william_hakansson) 🇸🇪 to a three-year, entry-level deal. Hakansson, 18, had zero goals, two points through 22 games played with Lulea HF (SHL) 🇸🇪 last season. He also had two goals, four points through 16 games played with Almtuna IS (HA) 🇸🇪 He was drafted 51st-overall by Carolina in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.