TSN TV Schedule TSN2 TV Schedule
NHL

Pronger signs seven-year contract extension with Flyers

{eot}
TSN.ca Staff
7/7/2009 6:14:17 PM
Decrease Text SizeIncrease Text Size
Text Size

It looks as though Chris Pronger may finish his career as a Philadelphia Flyer.

Pronger's agent Pat Morris said on Tuesday that his client has signed a seven-year contract extension with the team worth $35 million. The contract also includes a no-movement clause, meaning Pronger, 34, is likely to wrap up his time in the NHL as a member of the Flyers.

"I am very excited to be able to retire a Philadelphia Flyer and I am looking forward to many years with the Flyers logo on my chest," Pronger said in a statement.

"We are pleased to have one of the NHL's premier defencemen in our organization and under contract long term," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "When we made the trade for Chris, it was our intention to get him signed to an extension and we are glad we could come to this agreement."

On June 27, Pronger was sent from the Anaheim Ducks to Philadelphia along with forward Ryan Dingle in exchange for forward Joffrey Lupul, defenceman Luca Sbisa, two first-round draft picks and a conditional third-round pick in 2010 or 2011.

In 2008-09, Pronger had 11 goals and 37 assists for the Ducks.

 

Holmgren and Pronger (Photo: The Canadian Press)

zoom

(Photo: The Canadian Press)
Share This

Share This

Add to FacebookAdd to DiggAdd to FarkAdd to TwitterAdd to Stumble UponAdd to Reddit
Print this Story
StarOne Tickets

Tickets

NHL 2009-2010 Tickets

We have the best selection of NHL Tickets for every team and every location, including great seats for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Click here to get your Hockey tickets now!

Send It To Dave

Dave Hodge sounds off on all the hockey issues of the day. Click on the link below to read some of his favourite responses to this week's question.


"What should Brian Burke do to fix the Toronto Maple Leafs?"

hockey pool

The Insiders Are Tweeting

Get the latest on trades, rumours and league news from TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger as it happens.


twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie

twitter.com/DarrenDreger


More about TSN on Twitter

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery

Class of '09:

Images from the week leading up to the induction of Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille, Brian Leetch and Lou Lamoriello. Launch Gallery


Spooky Jerseys:

Some of the most 'interesting' NHL jerseys of all-time. Launch Gallery


Best Goalie Masks:

Check out our gallery on the best of the season. Launch Gallery