The Anaheim Ducks have agreed to an eight-year contract extension with star forward Corey Perry, according to a news release by the franchise.
The Ducks have agreed to terms with right wing Corey Perry on an eight-year contract extension. Perry, a 2007 Stanley Cup champion and 2010 Olympic gold medalist, is now under contract with the Ducks through the 2020-21 NHL season.
“We are excited that Corey has committed to us for the next eight years,” said Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray.“Corey wanted to stay in Anaheim and be part of our organization long term. He is an exceptional player who competes with heart and soul and has won at every level..."
While no financial details of the deal were revealed by the Ducks, TSN's hockey insider Darren Dreger posted on Twitter that Perry will earn close to $70 million in his new eight-year deal.
Though, as Dreger points out, that figure is still quite a good deal for the Ducks given how much Perry would likely have fetched on the free-agent market.
Considering how significant the star forward has been to the franchise ...
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Corey Perry and Anaheim Ducks Agree to 8-Year Contract Extension
March 18th, 2013 by Dan Talintyre Leave a reply »
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