Agreement officially reached to bring second NHL franchise to Chicago

Recent hints from both sides have now been confirmed by multiple sources: the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Wolves are on the verge of finalizing a new affiliation agreement. According to one source, the agreement will span three years with options for two additional years.

Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell mentioned ongoing negotiations during a media availability session, expressing optimism about reaching a deal soon. Similarly, Wolves GM Wendell Young hinted at progress in an end-of-season interview.

While discussions have been ongoing for weeks, there have been some delays along the way. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, issues arose, prolonging the process.

Throughout the negotiation period, Carolina has been proactive, signing prospects to entry-level contracts in anticipation of the affiliation agreement. Waddell's comments suggest that a resolution is imminent.

Though the negotiation process has been slower than desired, both parties are inching closer to finalizing the deal.