Panthers, Weegar agree to three-year deal to avoid arbitration

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        Montreal Canadiens left winger Paul Byron (41) fights with Florida Panthers defenceman MacKenzie Weegar (52). (Matt Garies/CP)
        Montreal Canadiens left winger Paul Byron (41) fights with Florida Panthers defenceman MacKenzie Weegar (52). (Matt Garies/CP)

        The Florida Panthers have agreed to a three-year, $9.75-million deal with defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to avoid arbitration.

        Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports the contract is worth $2 million for the first season, $3 million for the second and $4.75 million for the third.

        Weegar is coming off the best season of his career in 2019-20. The 26-year-old scored seven goals and added 11 assists in 45 games for the Panthers. He also averaged a career-best 20:07 of ice time per contest.

        With Weegar signing before his scheduled Nov. 8 arbitration hearing, all cases league-wide have now been settled.

        SIGNING DETAILS
        • MacKenzie Weegar
        • MacKenzie WeegarSigned byflafla
        • Length:
          3 yrs
        • Contract Type:
          Re-signing
        • Salary Cap Hit:
          $3.25 million
        • Total:
          $9.75 million
        November 6, 2020 - 9:59 am

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