Carolina Hurricanes
Jesper Fast
Height/Weight: 6' 1" - 192 lbs
Born: December 2, 1991 - Nässjö, Sweden
Drafted: 2010: 6th Round, 157th Overall - New York Rangers
Shoots: Right
Position: RIght Wing
Full Bio
Jesper Fast was born on December 2, 1991 in Nässjö, Sweden and he currently plays right wing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. Jesper was drafted by the New York Rangers in the sixth round, 157th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and joined the organization in 2013. Jesper recorded his first National Hockey League goal on November 29, 2014, against the Philadelphia Flyers. After the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, having played in his seventh season with the Rangers, Fast left the club as a free agent. On October 11, 2020, Jesper agreed to a 3-year, $6 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. On July 1, 2023, Fast re-signed with the Canes on a two-year, $4.8 million contract extension.
Internationally, Jesper has represented Sweden in several tournaments including the 2011 IIHF World U20 Championship.
"The support I get from KO Sports on the business side of my career is amazing."
“I can’t thank Kurt and the team at KO for the support and advice they gave me in signing my new contract with the Hurricanes. They have such great insight to the business end of hockey, so glad to have their experience that is so valuable in this process.”
Jesper Fast in the news
Hurricanes’ Fast, Staal and Niederreiter make up one of NHL’s top linesJesper Fast agrees to 3-year, $6 million deal with HurricanesQuickie Gives Rangers a Steady SparkJesper Fast Selected as Recipient of NYR Players’ Player Award for 3rd Year in a RowFast’s Leadership for Rangers Predates ‘A’ on Sweater
