He becomes the first Seattle draft pick to sign a contract extension. Beniers was a restricted free agent.
Matty Beniers #10 of the Seattle Kraken prepares for a faceoff against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena on October 17, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
Beniers’ new deal will average $7.14 million per season and he becomes the first Seattle draft pick to sign a contract extension. Beniers was a restricted free agent. But Beniers took a step-back last season along with the rest of the Kraken lineup as scoring became a constant challenge for the team. Beniers had just 15 goals and 37 points, and had his shooting rate drop from 16.2% percent in 2022-23 to 11.3% last season.
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