Blake still has a season left in his Entry Level Contract, but has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $5.625 AAV ($45M total) due to the new CBA rules that limit contracts to seven years starting in September. Blake had a standout rookie season in 2024-25, finishing ninth in Calder Trophy voting after putting up 17 goals, 34 points and a +10 plus/minus in 80 games played.

With the Carolina Hurricanes locked into a first-round matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Blake will be one of several key players getting some extra rest on Wednesday night. The 21-year-old rookie has been solid this season for Carolina, scoring 34 points (17G / 17A) in 80 games. He especially found his way in the latter-half of the season, scoring 14 points (6G / 18A) in his final 20 games.

Blake was the 109th overall pick of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has spent the last two seasons playing collegiate hockey and has scored 60 points (22G / 38A) in 40 games this season with the University of North Dakota.

Blake was the 109th overall pick of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has spent the last two seasons playing collegiate hockey and has scored 60 points (22G / 38A) in 40 games this season with the University of North Dakota.