Hockey Avs Sign Erik Johnson to 4 Year Deal

[Leafsfan1967]

STORY: http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/avalanche-sign-4-deal-erik-180242306--nhl.html

Avalanche sign 4-year deal with Erik Johnson
The Associated Press


DENVER (AP) -- Top-scoring defenseman Erik Johnson is staying with the Colorado Avalanche.

The team announced Tuesday that it signed the 24-year-old restricted free agent to a four-year contract. The terms weren't released.

Johnson led all Avalanche defensemen last season with 26 points in 73 games.

The Bloomington, Minn., native won a silver medal while playing with the U.S. team at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

He was drafted No. 1 overall by Saint Louis in the 2006 NHL entry draft. Colorado acquired him from Saint Louis in a trade in 2011.

 

[ranbethscards]

I wonder if he's going to get the "big bucks" like some of the other contracts I've been seeing. The NHL sure is putting the money out.
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[Leafsfan1967]

Probably $4-$5 million at least a year. These deals are incredibly rediculous. Zach Parise is gonna get $8-$9 million a year for 10 years. These guys are not worth it.

 

[Leafsfan1967]

Reported the contract is 4 years $15 million. Not too shabby!