Veteran defenseman Keith Yandle reached an agreement Thursday with the Florida Panthers on a seven-year deal that will pay out a reported $6.35 million annually.
ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun first reported the news. Citing Yandle's agent, Jerry Buckley, freelance hockey scribe Jimmy Murphy confirmed the deal.
George Richards of the Miami Herald provided Panthers owner Doug Cifu's take on the signing:
Panthers general manager Tom Rowe also commented on the contract, per the team's official website: "We are thrilled to have signed Keith to a multiyear contract. He is a highly skilled and experienced defenseman who will be a tremendous asset on our blue line and in our dressing room. We look forward to Keith's contributions to our team both on the ice and in the South Florida community."
Fox Sports Midwest's Andy Strickland reported Yandle's new deal includes a "no-move clause." Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported the final year of Yandle's deal includes a "limited no-trade" clause.
Yandle is one of the league's most talented offensive defenders. His 15 ...
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