Carolina and Jarvis may have changed the NHL free agent game forever on Friday after they signed an eight-year deal worth $63.2 million ($7.9M AAV) that is much lower than average annual salaries because Jarvis was willing to defer salary. The 22-year-old center was Carolina's 2020 1st-round pick (13th overall) and broke out in 2023-24 finishing second on the Hurricanes' in points with 33 goals, 67 points 176 SOG and a +23 plus/minus through 81 games played.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Jarvis ends the 2023-24 campaign with a career-high 67 points (33G / 34A) in 81 games.

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that Jarvis is dealing with a bit of a hip issue. He will take part in warmups and they will make a decision on his status from there.

Jarvis and Sebastian Aho were moved into COVID-19 protocol after positive tests on Monday, meaning they will have to stay in Vancouver and are not expected to be available in Minnesota on Tuesday.

Jarvis will stay with the Hurricanes beyond the nine-game mark, meaning he will burn the first year of his entry-level contract. Jarvis has been fantastic on the Hurricanes' top line, scoring goals in three straight games while averaging 4.0 shots per game.