Seattle Kraken sign defender to biggest contract in team history

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Yves Ouimet
July 21, 2023 (10:34 PM)

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The Seattle Kraken managed to avoid a painful arbitration hearing today as they were able to sign defender Vince Dunn to a contract extension. If Dunn had have gone to arbitration he'd have only been able to sign a 1 year deal. Instead Ron Francis was able to lockdown Dunn to a long-term deal.

Dunn has agreed to terms on a 4 year deal worth $29.4 million ($7.35 million per year) with the Kraken

Seattle and Vince Dunn have a pre-arbitration agreement at 4x$7.35M

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Dunn, 26, is coming off the best season of his career. Dunn managed to double his career high in points. In 81 games last year Dunn scored 14 goals and added 50 helpers.

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Term and AAV are fair	27	34.2 %
It's an overpay	38	48.1 %
The term is too short	9	11.4 %
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Seattle Kraken sign defender to biggest contract in team history

The Seattle Kraken managed to avoid a painful arbitration hearing today as they were able to sign defender Vince Dunn to a contract extension. If Dunn had have gone to arbitration he'd have only been able to sign a 1 year deal. Instead Ron Francis was able to lockdown Dunn to a long-term deal.

How do you feel about Dunn's contract?