‘Canes sign G Leighton to 2-year deal

The Carolina Hurricanes signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a two-year, $1.2 million contract on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Leighton will be backup to Cam Ward. Leighton spent most of last season with Albany, Carolina’s top minor-league affiliate in the American Hockey League. He was chosen AHL goalie of the year after leading the league in save percentage (.931) and shutouts (7) and tying for…

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