The Carolina Hurricanes have locked down forward Logan Stankoven to a long-term deal.

The Canes announced Tuesday that Stankoven, obtained this past season from the Dallas Stars, had agreed to an eight-year, $48 million contract that will begin with the 2026-27 season.

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“From the moment he arrived in Raleigh, it was clear to us that Logan was a Hurricane,” general manager Eric Tulsky said. “We’re thrilled that he agrees, and is committed to being a big part of this organization long term.”

Stankoven, 22, came to the Canes in the March 7 trade that sent disgruntled forward Mikko Rantanen to the Stars. He was used on different lines by caoch Rod Brind’Amour an the transition was an easy one for the Kamloops, British Columbia, native.

“Logan has been great. His work ethic, his ability to play hard, he just plays the right way,” Tulsky said.

Stankoven finished with 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 78 regular-season games with Carolina and Dallas in 2024-25, finishing the regular season tied for second among NHL rookie skaters in game-winning goals with five.

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Stankoven had five goals and four assists in his 19 regular-season games and added eight points (five goals, three assists) in 15 Stanley Cup playoff games.

At 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds, Stankoven was the smallest player on the Canes roster but did not allow his lack of size to hinder his effectiveness.

“It would be great to be a few inches taller but I think it’s just the card I’ve been given and what God has given me, so I have to do what I can with my small stature,” Stankoven said late in the season. “Being a smaller guy can mean being quicker out of the corners, being more explosive. So there are things I try to use to my advantage.

“I’ve never been told I was too small to play, but I’ve been told I’m going to get pushed around, along those lines, many times. I’ve seen it posted (on social media) as well. But I think everybody has their own opinion. … You don’t have to agree with it, but when people do say that it lights a fire under me for sure.”

Added defenseman Jaccob Slavin: “He’s got a lot of heart, obviously. He plays a hard, big game.”