The big news out of Carolina is stud defensive prospect Jamie McBain has indeed signed his entry-level contract, leaving the University of Wisconsin with one year of eligibility remaining. McBain will join the Albany River Rats for the remainder of this season, and his three-year deal will kick in starting next year.

Hurricanes News

Associated Press: Canes, Badgers' McBain agree

CarolinaHurricanes.com: Wizard waving wand yet again • McBain forgoes senior season at Wisconsin

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal: McBain turning professional

The Badger Herald: McBain opts out of senior year

Badger Beat: McBain goes pro

The Hockey News: Eastern Conference NMVPs

99.9 The Fan: A measuring stick (John Forslund's blog)

News14: Hurricanes confident heading into April

NHL.com: Ward's new approach paying off for Hurricanes

Brantford Expositor: Dalpe will play in NCAA men's hockey tournament

USA Today: Even with unclear cap future, 2009 free agents should do well (Erik Cole listed as No. 15 pending UFA, Chad LaRose as honorable mention)

Albany River Rats

Albany Times Union: Rodney on Rats' playoff hopes: 'There's no quit in our room' • Canes sign Hobey Baker finalist, assign him to Albany • Borer selected as 'AHL Man of the Year' nominee

Schnectady Daily Gazette: River Rats are down, but not out • Rats add prospect for stretch run 

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