Complex sentence: Despite his previous claims, Clinkscales re-signed with the Hurricanes for the 2016--17 season on October 18,2016, having been persuaded to make the decision by newly hired head coach Kevin Keathley.
Split into simpler sentences: Despite his previous claims, Clinkscales re-signed with the Hurricanes for the 2016--17 season on October 18,2016. He was persuaded to make the decision by newly hired head coach Kevin Keathley.