Hurricanes, Van Riemsdyk agree to 2-year, $4.6M contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $4.6-million contract, the team announced Thursday.

"Trevor was a steady presence on our blue line last season," general manager Don Waddell said in a release. "He's shown progression each year of his NHL career, and is a well-liked player in our locker room."

News of the signing comes shortly after it was announced that Van Riemsdyk filed for arbitration. The 26-year-old elected for arbitration prior to Thursday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, before agreeing to the new contract, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.

Van Riemsdyk put up three goals and 16 points in his maiden campaign with Carolina after spending his first three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.