Walt Ruff

@WaltRuff

Paid Actor - @Canes

Raleigh, NC

Joined May 2011

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Carolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 5

“Every player always has a little more.” With nothing but gratitude for his 10 years in Winnipeg, Nikolaj Ehlers is hoping a change of scenery in Carolina will help propel his game to the next level. nhl.com/hurricanes/new…

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 25

A standard eight-year, $45M deal would carry an AAV of $5.6M, but Jackson Blake's will be closer to $5.1M, because of deferred money. Deferred money is outlawed in the next CBA, so the contract got done now. The young man earns long-term security, and the #Canes save cap room.

WaltRuff's tweet image. A standard eight-year, $45M deal would carry an AAV of $5.6M, but Jackson Blake's will be closer to $5.1M, because of deferred money.

Deferred money is outlawed in the next CBA, so the contract got done now.

The young man earns long-term security, and the #Canes save cap room.

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 25

Jackson Blake's locked in for the long haul! The 21-year-old forward and the #Canes have agreed to an eight-year, $45M extension, which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

WaltRuff's tweet image. Jackson Blake's locked in for the long haul!

The 21-year-old forward and the #Canes have agreed to an eight-year, $45M extension, which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 21

Carolina had five restricted free agents on July 1, and they have now reached an agreement with all of them.

CCarolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 21

Adding to the squad 🖊️ The #Canes have signed forward Ryan Suzuki and agreed to terms with defenseman Ronan Seeley on one-year, two-way contracts. Details » n.carhur.com/4kTF22l

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Belarushockey.com@Belarushockey · Jul 17

Canadian defenseman Ty Smith has signed a one-year deal with Dinamo-Minsk worth around $500,000. The 25-year-old spent last season in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves, recording 28 points in 36 games. A 1st-round pick in 2018, Smith has played 131 NHL games.

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Carolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 16

Wake up, the #Canes schedule just dropped 🚨

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 16

The #Canes have signed restricted free agents Skyler Brind'Amour and Domenick Fensore to one-year, two-way contracts. Both got their first taste of NHL regular-season action in April.

WaltRuff's tweet image. The #Canes have signed restricted free agents Skyler Brind'Amour and Domenick Fensore to one-year, two-way contracts.

Both got their first taste of NHL regular-season action in April.

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Carolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 13

Heading into the summer season, the #Canes front office got right to work. With a few key moves adding to the roster on both sides of the puck, GM Eric Tulsky and team were met with great reviews. Read » n.carhur.com/450cUps

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NHL Fantasy / EDGE 🏒@NHLFantasy · Jul 15

These young players from the Metropolitan Division could make a real impact on your #FantasyHockey team‼️ #NHLYoungStarsWeek

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Carolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 11

After exceling in the CHL, #Canes prospect Justin Poirier is ready to take on a new challenge in the upcoming season. He’ll be entering the world of NCAA hockey to continue his preparation for the big leagues. Read » n.carhur.com/4eJCjH2

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NHL@NHL · Jul 14

The League's young stars sure know how to put up points! 🔢 #NHLYoungStarsWeek

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 11

The #Canes have signed forward Noel Gunler and defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to one-year, two-way contracts.

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NHL Alumni@NHLAlumni · Jul 9

Riley Nash has announced his retirement from the @NHL. After being selected in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, Riley played three seasons of NCAA hockey with Cornell University. During the 2010 offseason, Riley joined the @Canes via trade and…

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NHL Alumni@NHLAlumni · Jul 9

Zac Dalpe has announced his retirement from the @NHL. A second-round selection of the @Canes in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Zac made his NHL debut on October 7th, 2010, registering an assist in his first career game, with his first career goal coming on January 1st, 2011. Zac…

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NHL Public Relations@NHLPR · Jul 8

NHL, NHLPA ratify four-year collective bargaining agreement. media.nhl.com/public/news/19…

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Carolina Hurricanes@Canes · Jul 7

✅ NHL Draft ✅ Start of Free Agency ✅ Development Camp It's been a busy few weeks in the hockey world. While the #Canes were bolstering their current lineup, the organization's future was busy at work in Raleigh. Read » n.carhur.com/3TYsonz

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 7

Nikolaj Ehlers has played 10 NHL seasons. He's scored more than 20 goals in eight of them. The only two in which he did not were his rookie year (15) and the 2022-23 season, when he missed 37 games due to injury (12).

WaltRuff's tweet image. Nikolaj Ehlers has played 10 NHL seasons.

He's scored more than 20 goals in eight of them.

The only two in which he did not were his rookie year (15) and the 2022-23 season, when he missed 37 games due to injury (12).

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Walt Ruff@WaltRuff · Jul 5

Priority number one for Nikolaj Ehlers with the #Canes? Fitting in. "I want to go in and get to know the guys, get to know the organization, get to know the city, and get comfortable as quick as possible... I'm excited for that."

WaltRuff's tweet image. Priority number one for Nikolaj Ehlers with the #Canes?

Fitting in.

"I want to go in and get to know the guys, get to know the organization, get to know the city, and get comfortable as quick as possible... I'm excited for that."

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