Coyotes extend Niklas Hjalmarsson with two-year contract

The Arizona Coyotes have agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract extension with defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson that will begin in 2019.

“I'm very happy about the contract extension. The Coyotes have a very bright future and I’m excited to be a part of it.” – @hammarenfyra

We're excited too,.
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— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 1, 2018

Hjalmarsson, 31, is entering the final year of a five-year, $20.5 million contract that he signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014. He was acquired by the Coyotes from the Blackhawks in a trade last summer.

In 48 games last season, Hjalmarsson had one goal, eight points and 18 penalty minutes.

July 1, 2018

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1:05 pm | DetailsFull Signing Details

Niklas Hjalmarsson

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SIGNED BY

N/A

LENGTH

2 yrs

CONTRACT TYPE

Re-signing

SALARY CAP HIT

$5 million

TOTAL

$10 million

July 1, 2018 - 1:05 pm

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