Jesper Fast

Carolina Hurricanes logo
Age 31 Dec 2, 1991
Nassjo SWE
Right Wing shoots right
6'1" 185 cm
191 lbs 87 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2019
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 157
Draft Round 6
Draft Team New York Rangers logo

Transaction History
Jul 1, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | The Hurricanes re-signed Fast to a two-year contract extension Saturday.
May 24, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast tallied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida in Game 4 on Wednesday.
May 11, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Thursday.
May 9, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast found the back of the net in Carolina's 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 on Tuesday.
May 3, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Apr 19, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast collected a goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the New York Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Mar 28, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (personal) is expected to play Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Mar 28, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast was not at Tuesday's game-day skate while awaiting the birth of his child but may still be available against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Mar 26, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Mar 8, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 22, 2023 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders.
Dec 27, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dec 24, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored two goals in Friday's 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Dec 15, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) is set to play Thursday against the Seattle Kraken.
Dec 14, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Seattle Kraken, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Dec 13, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Dec 12, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (undisclosed) could be an option against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Dec 10, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus the New York Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Dec 9, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (undisclosed) may not be in the lineup against the New York Islanders on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Dec 7, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 4, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Nov 14, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast produced an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 24, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Oct 23, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast, who has been held pointless in five straight games, skated a season-low 10:09 in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames.
Oct 9, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Paul Stastny | Stastny could start the regular season on a line with Jordan Staal and Jesper Fast, Chip Alexander of the News & Observer reports.
Apr 10, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched two assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Mar 27, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast collected two assists in Saturday's 7-2 rout of the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 10, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast added an assist in a 2-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
Feb 7, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jan 22, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored his ninth goal of the season in Friday's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.
Jan 7, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames.
Dec 30, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
Dec 23, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast was placed on the COVID-19 list Thursday.
Dec 18, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
Dec 17, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Nov 12, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Nov 3, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on four shots and led the team with four hits in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 16, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Oct 14, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on his only shot and dished out three hits Thursday in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Jun 5, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on his only shot in Saturday' 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 4.
May 30, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched a power-play assist and three hits in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1.
May 19, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast recorded an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 2.
May 3, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) will be in the lineup for Monday's tilt with Chicago, Michael Smith of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
May 3, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Coach Rod Brind'Amour expects Fast (lower body) to make his return Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Apr 29, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Apr 27, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars, Michael Smith of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Apr 26, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) will remain sidelined Monday in Dallas, as coach Rod Brind'Amour said the team won't change any skaters compared to Saturday's lineup, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Apr 24, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers, he reports.
Apr 1, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and posted five hits in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 23, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Mar 4, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Feb 22, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast scored two goals, one on the power play, in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Feb 14, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Dallas Stars.
Feb 2, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast was activated from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Jan 30, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (COVID-19 protocol) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars, Michael Smith of NHL.com reports.
Jan 28, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast (COVID-19 protocol) won't dress in Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Fox Sports Florida reports.
Jan 23, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes | Jesper Fast | Fast was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Saturday, Michael Smith of the Carolina Hurricanes' official site reports.
Oct 10, 2020 Carolina Hurricanes | Signed RW Jesper Fast to a three-year, $6 million contract.
Oct 17, 2017 New York Rangers | Activated RW Jesper Fast from injured reserve.
Oct 4, 2017 New York Rangers | Placed RW Jesper Fast on IR.
Jul 5, 2017 New York Rangers | Re-signed RW Jesper Fast to a three-year, $5.55 million contract.
Mar 1, 2017 New York Rangers | Placed RW Jesper Fast on IR.
Jul 15, 2015 New York Rangers | Re-signed RW Jesper Fast to a two-year, $1.9 million contract.
Nov 10, 2014 New York Rangers | Recalled RW Jesper Fast from Hartford (AHL).
Oct 17, 2014 New York Rangers | Assigned RW Jesper Fast to Hartford (AHL).
Apr 7, 2014 New York Rangers | Recalled RW Jesper Fast from Hartford (AHL).
Oct 29, 2013 New York Rangers | Assigned RW Jesper Fast to Hartford (AHL).
Apr 3, 2013 New York Rangers | Assigned RW Jesper Fasth to Connecticut (AHL).
May 29, 2012 New York Rangers | (Jesper Fasth) has been signed.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Jesper Fast
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes logo 80 10 19 29 9 16 1,025 53.20 57.40 -0.40 60.30 0.59 1.46
Jesper Fast Stats by Elite Prospects Jesper Fast Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2007-2008 Småland TV-Pucken 8 4 2 6 8
2007-2008 HV71 J18 J18 Region 16 8 4 12 4
2007-2008 HV71 J20 J20 Nationell 3 0 0 0 2
2007-2008 HV71 J18 J18 Nationell 14 7 7 14 10
2008-2009 HV71 J18 J18 Region 2 2 2 4 0
2008-2009 HV71 J20 J20 Nationell 37 7 7 14 16 Playoffs 7 2 1 3 0
2008-2009 HV71 J18 J18 Nationell 1 0 0 0 2
2008-2009 Nässjö HC Division 2 1 3 0 3 2
Draft Yr 2009-2010 HV71 J20 J20 Nationell 37 23 26 49 10 Playoffs 3 0 2 2 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Sweden U18 (all) International-Jr 4 0 0 0 12
Draft Yr 2009-2010 HV71 SHL 2 0 0 0 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Sweden U19 (all) International-Jr 6 5 3 8 2
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Sweden U18/19 WJAC-19 4 0 2 2 12
2010-2011 HV71 SHL 36 7 9 16 6 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 HV71 ET 8 1 3 4 6 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 Sweden U20 (all) International-Jr 15 5 5 10 14
2010-2011 HV71 J20 J20 Nationell 6 3 7 10 4 Playoffs 3 2 2 4 0
2010-2011 Sweden U20 WJC-20 6 4 2 6 0
2010-2011 Sweden (all) International 5 1 0 1 2
2011-2012 HV71 SHL 21 5 11 16 4 Playoffs 5 2 1 3 0
2011-2012 HV71 ET 8 1 2 3 6 Playoffs 5 2 1 3 0
2011-2012 Sweden EHT 7 0 3 3 2
2011-2012 Sweden (all) International 13 1 3 4 4
2012-2013 HV71 SHL 47 18 17 35 4 Playoffs 1 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 HV71 ET 5 3 3 6 4 Playoffs 5 1 4 5 0
2012-2013 Sweden (all) International 4 0 1 1 0
2012-2013 Sweden EHT 4 0 1 1 0
2012-2013 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 1 1 0 1 2
2013-2014 New York Rangers NHL 11 0 0 0 2 104 14.29 61.67 6.69 57.48 6.00 0.00 0.00 Playoffs 3 0 1 1 0
2013-2014 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 48 17 17 34 30
2014-2015 New York Rangers NHL 58 6 8 14 8 606 47.62 53.61 1.47 51.84 2.35 0.50 1.19 Playoffs 19 3 3 6 0
2014-2015 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 11 1 8 9 2
2015-2016 New York Rangers NHL 79 10 20 30 18 961 53.62 45.06 -2.76 49.27 1.47 0.44 1.50 Playoffs 5 0 1 1 0
2016-2017 New York Rangers NHL 68 6 15 21 16 801 51.61 50.39 -0.18 48.44 0.06 0.45 1.50 Playoffs 12 3 3 6 0
2017-2018 New York Rangers NHL 71 13 20 33 26 894 44.32 44.69 -2.56 44.72 -0.01 0.87 1.81
2018-2019 New York Rangers NHL 66 8 12 20 26 883 46.88 48.67 1.68 47.78 1.83 0.54 1.22
2019-2020 New York Rangers NHL 69 12 17 29 20 948 58.70 52.40 5.60 48.10 1.70 0.63 1.71 Playoffs 1 0 0 0 0
2020-2021 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 46 6 13 19 14 575 40.50 52.70 -1.30 53.20 -0.90 0.42 1.25 Playoffs 11 1 2 3 0
2021-2022 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 82 14 20 34 4 1,035 61.40 56.70 2.80 58.20 2.50 0.70 1.51 Playoffs 14 1 0 1 0
2022-2023 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 80 10 19 29 16 1,025 53.20 57.40 -0.40 60.30 0.59 1.46 Playoffs 15 6 3 9 0
Jesper Fast Stats by Elite Prospects | Jesper Fast Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team Carolina Hurricanes logo
Signing Date July 1, 2023
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,800,000 2.87% of cap space
2023-2024 2024-2025
Cap Hit $2,400,000 $2,400,000
UFA
AAV $2,400,000 $2,400,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,400,000 $2,400,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,400,000 $2,400,000
Minors Salary $2,400,000 $2,400,000
Clauses NTC NTC
M-NTC
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out
NTC through Dec. 31, 2024; 10 Team No Trade from Jan 1. 2025 to end

Contract History

Signing Team Carolina Hurricanes logo
Signing Date October 10, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 3 Years $6,000,000 2.45% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
UFA
AAV $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Rangers logo
Signing Date July 5, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 3 Years $5,550,000 2.47% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000
UFA
AAV $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,850,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,750,000 $1,850,000 $1,950,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,750,000 $1,850,000 $1,950,000
Minors Salary $1,750,000 $1,850,000 $1,950,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Rangers logo
Signing Date July 16, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,900,000 1.33% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $950,000 $950,000
RFA
AAV $950,000 $950,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $900,000 $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $900,000 $1,000,000
Minors Salary $900,000 $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team New York Rangers logo
Signing Date May 31, 2012
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,700,000 1.34% of cap space
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $805,000 $805,000 $805,000
RFA
AAV $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Performance Bonuses $285,000 $0 $0
Base Salary $525,000 $810,000 $810,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $615,000 $900,000 $900,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year