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Two restricted free agents sign big money deals before qualifying offer deadline
Moments before the NHL's qualifying offer deadline, two defenders were able to land multi-year contracts as Timothy Liljegren and Sean Durzi received offers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Utah HC have just made a couple of moves both resigning young defenders in Sean Durzi and Timothy Liljegren
Sean Durzi signs a four-year extension with Utah HC carrying a $6M AAV.
Timothy Liljegren has signed a two-year deal with the Leafs. $3 million cap hit.
Two significant contract agreements were announced in the NHL today. Sean Durzi, 25, committed to a four-year deal with Utah HC, totaling $24 million with an annual average value of $6 million. While, Timothy Liljegren, also 25, signed a two-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $6 million, resulting in an annual average value of $3 million.
While Liljegren is still likely to be utilized as a trade asset, Durzi's contract indicates his integral role in Utah's long-term plans. As the NHL free agency period is set to commence tomorrow, the league is expected to remain bustling with activity in the coming days.
Source: Blade of Steel
Two young defenders re-sign with their respective teams before QA deadline
Two young defenders re-sign with their respective teams before QA deadline