Patrick Dwyer signed to 2-year one-way contract

by Carolyn Christians on Jun 28, 2011 4:26 PM EDT

Patrick Dwyer will return next season to play with the Hurricanes. Photo by Jamie Kellner

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed one pending UFA today. Patrick Dwyer, the speedy penalty killer who spent his first full season with the NHL club in 2010-11, has agreed to a 2-year contract, the team announced. "The deal will pay Dwyer $600,000 in 2011-12, and $650,000 in 2012-13."

Link to the full release.

We have heard other UFA's are expected to be signed today and so we'll keep you posted as official announcements are made.

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I assume this does not bode well for the resigning of LaRose

by hurricane9 on Jun 28, 2011 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

We would think that

Not sure JR does… LaRose is probaly the other expected UFA signing today….

….or am I being too negative?

by Squeaky83 on Jun 28, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

According to Bob McKenzie negotiations with Cole and LaRose have stalled, so I doubt it.

by hurricane9 on Jun 28, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Pit’s is back though, so that’s good or depending how you feel about him 1 less whole to fill.

by Go_Shelf on Jun 28, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel great about that deal

by hurricane9 on Jun 28, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m pretty please myself – gotta take the good with the bad. $4.5’s not bad either.

by Go_Shelf on Jun 28, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Like it

by irishcaniac on Jun 28, 2011 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

Pitkanen

Has signed a 3 year $13.5 million deal.

by 210beer on Jun 28, 2011 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Dwyer

I like the Dwyer signing! Great to watch him skate.

by 210beer on Jun 28, 2011 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

With Pitkanen signing

what do we think about the defense now? I still think we are going to see Faulk, Murphy, or Sanguientti a lot this year.

by Crazychf on Jun 28, 2011 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Assuming Joslin’s back, I doubt you’ll see any of them.

If they knew anything about the game, they'd be in it

by Killswitch on Jun 28, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Good

Faulk, Murphy, Sanguientti need to be with the Checkers or lower level to gain more experience. Joslin is going to return an be the #5 defenseman on the NHL active roster. Joslin is NHL ready, has progress, and really we played better towards the end of the year when he was in their instead of Harrison at times. Joslin is a key moving forward for the Hurricanes defense.

Dwyer well ? I cannot say I am super excited he is a guy you need to have though, good penalty killer, hidden sneaky fast type RW. Notice I said WINGER !!!! He is not a centerman as much as Maurice and Rutherford wanted him to be he is just not. Dwyer will start the year hopefully on the 4th line and killing penalties. I just pray Maurice and company don’t over & miss use dwyer like they did with LaRose a year ago.

Go Canes.

by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Jun 28, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome..

Happy about these signings. real good speed, and that’s always good!!

by randycane on Jun 28, 2011 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Dwyer

Right price and right term. At that price he fills out a 4th line and pk role well. Good to see he won’t take a top 9 spot from someone with a bit more touch.

As noted above, I bet this doesn’t bode well for LaRose. His plucky play made him a favorite of mine, but the man doesn’t have any business playing any higher than the 3rd line. The Canes simply can’t afford to pay him what he appears to want for that role in their salary structure.

by iamafirehazard on Jun 28, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

I’m fine with replacing LaRose with Dwyer at roughly half the pay.

Glad to have him back.

by Iggy Reilly on Jun 28, 2011 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

+1

I agree there. Maybe a little less offensive skill but really fill the same role LaRose should be filling for half off. I am glad to see him back as well but it won’t make sense if JR does sign Rosie.

by Hockeydog on Jun 28, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

Likie many here

I too am glad Dwyer is going to be back…he is one of those players who are always there trying & playing their heart & guts out helping the team to win…good move…and I worry more about the Juice going away that i do Rosie !!

What did you do during the summer when the playoffs are over ?
Go Canes & Checkers !!

by CaniacSteve on Jun 28, 2011 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

Glad to have Dwyer back. And I like LaRose and I think he has done well for himself and for the Hurricanes. Of course we don’t know what takes place behind the scenes, but for the GM to come out and give praise to LaRose like he has seems odd that LaRose would ignore it. I think his agent is screwing him, however, at this point I am happy for Dwyer and I really hope LaRose doesn’t return now because I think he hurt the chemistry last year trying to find a spot for him, and I think it’s time for someone to get a chance on the 4th line.

by hotchipsnsalsa on Jun 28, 2011 8:17 PM EDT reply actions