Erik Karlsson re-signed (7 years ,$45.5 mil ,$6.5 cap hit)
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:57 pm
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=398747
"We are extremely pleased to announce that Erik Karlsson's contract has been extended for seven more years," Senators owner Eugene Melnyk said in a press release.
"Erik is the type of player and person that embodies an Ottawa Senator, and we are confident that on a personal basis, he will quickly become a role model for many of our young Sens fans and a great contributor to our community. We feel strongly that this long-term commitment will be great for both sides. As one of the cornerstones of our franchise, Erik will be a large part of the future success that Senators fans can look forward to."
Karlsson led all NHL blueliners last season with 78 points. The 22-year-old Swede had 19 goals and 59 assists and was an All-Star for the second year in a row.