The Seattle Kraken have reached a deal with 2023 Calder Trophy winner Matty Beniers on a seven-year contract extension worth $7.14 million a season in average annual value.
Beniers, 21, was a restricted free agent having completed the three years of his entry-level contract with the team. The new extension keeps Beniers under contract with Seattle through the 2030-31 season."Matty has been a core part of our team since making his NHL debut, not only on the ice, but in his commitment to our community and our fans," general manager Ron Francis said in a statement.
He managed just 15 goals with 22 assists for 37 points in 77 games played.According to PuckPedia.com, the contract is worth a total of $50 million and has a 12-team no-trade clause included in the final two years of the deal. After the deal with Beniers, the Kraken have less than $5,000 in salary cap space, which would be less than ideal for the team. It would not be a surprise if the Kraken made another move with their roster to improve their flexibility before the start of the season.
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