The Arizona Coyotes have announced a six-year contract extension with defenceman Jakob Chychrun.

According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the deal is worth $27.6 million for an average annual salary of $4.6 million.

The 20-year old was Arizona's first-round draft pick in 2016, going 16th overall.

Chychrun will return to the Coyotes' lineup Tuesday night after starting the season on injured reserve following off-season knee surgery. 

Over 118 NHL games, Chychrun has 11 goals and 23 assists.