Jun 25, 2018
Report: Coyotes, Hjalmarsson reach extension
The Arizona Coyotes appear set to have a second defenceman sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible on July 1. According to Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports 98.7, Niklas Hjalmarsson has agreed in principle to a two-year extension with the club.
TSN.ca Staff
The Arizona Coyotes appear set to have a second defenceman sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible on July 1.
According to Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports 98.7, Niklas Hjalmarsson has agreed in principle to a two-year extension with the club.
Hjalmarsson is expected to join Oliver Ekman-Larsson as blueliners to sign extensions with the club on July 1, with Ekman-Larsson agreeing to an eight-year, $64 million deal. Both players were slated to become free agents in 2019.
Hjalmarsson, 31, joined the Coyotes via a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks last summer and scored one goal and added eight assists in 48 games during his first season with the team.
A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Hjalmarsson was entering the final season of his current contract with a $4.1 million cap hit. Morgan said it's not yet known what the Swedish defenceman will make on his new deal.