K’Andre Miller kept his phone off and avoided social media in recent weeks with his future uncertain after five seasons with the Rangers. Now, he’s eager to jump into the Hurricanes’ aggressive system.

After five seasons with New York Rangers, 25-year-old defenseman K’Andre Miller has a new team and new eight-year, $60 million contract.

K'Andre Miller was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the New York Rangers on Tuesday before signing an eight-year, $60 million contract. It has an average annual value of $7.5 million.