The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension on Monday. The deal will pay Bussi an average annual value (AAV) of $1.9 million per year through the 2028-29 season.
In celebration of Bussi’s extension, the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation will make a $10,000 donation to the Autism Society of North Carolina. Bussi’s younger brother, Dylan, has autism and Brandon’s goalie mask is a tribute to Dylan meant to raise awareness.
“Before we brought him to Raleigh, Brandon had been successful at every level from the USHL to college to the AHL," said Tulsky. “Given the opportunity at the NHL level this season, he’s proven to be a winner here too. We are thrilled that he will continue to provide a steady presence in the crease for this team into the future.”
Acquired on waivers from the Florida Panthers on October 5, 2025, Bussi has appeared in 27 games with the Hurricanes this season, going 23-3-1 with a 2.16 goals-against average (GAA) and .908 save percentage. The Sound Beach, NY, native made his NHL debut against the San Jose Sharks on October 14, earning a 5-1 victory. He recorded his first NHL shutout on November 30 against Calgary, and matched a franchise record with nine consecutive wins. Bussi has become the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 10 wins (12/11 at Washington, 10-1-0), 15 wins (1/6 vs. Dallas, 15-2-1) and 20 wins (1/29 vs. Utah, 20-3-1). He currently ranks tied for third in the NHL in wins (23) this season and second in the league in goals-against average (2.16, minimum 18 games).
In celebration of Bussi’s extension, the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation will make a $10,000 donation to the Autism Society of North Carolina. Bussi’s younger brother, Dylan, has autism and Brandon’s goalie mask is a tribute to Dylan meant to raise awareness.