St. John’s native Clark Bishop has re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was called up from the AHL Charlotte Checkers several times last season, including the playoffs.
The 6′ 1″ centre signs for one year for $700,000 at the NHL level and $65,000 at the AHL level with $80,000 guaranteed.
The president and general manager of the Hurricanes, Don Waddell, describes Bishop as a ‘reliable two-way.’ He says he filled in nicely last year when regulars were out with injuries.
Bishop had a goal and two assists last year in 20 games in which he appeared. He won a Calder Cup with the Checkers.