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Svechnikov is supposed to join the team immediately, in hopes of making a big impact for the Hurricanes.
Skating along with Svechnikov was the Hurricanes 2017 first-round draft pick, Martin Neas, who spent last year playing for the Czech Republic.
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He is also supposed to join the roster this fall.
The Canes still are on the hunt for a new goalie.
General Manager Don Waddell said they hope to address that within the next week or so.