Introduction to the Contract Extension
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Forward Jonah Gadjovich and the Florida Panthers have agreed on a two-year, $1.8 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Sunday.
Player Background and Performance
Gadjovich has six goals and three assists in 84 games over parts of three seasons with the Panthers. He also had two goals — one of them against Toronto in a Game 7 win — and an assist in last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The extension was announced on Gadjovich’s 27th birthday. Through three games this season, Gadjovich has one assist and a team-high-tying 11 hits for the Panthers.
General Manager’s Statement
“Jonah has become an integral part of our locker room and a strong contributor for our group on the ice,” general manager Bill Zito said. “He possesses a fearless attitude and unrelenting competitiveness, and we are excited for Jonah to continue with us in South Florida.”
Career Statistics and Achievements
He has 19 points in 163 career games with Florida, San Jose, and Vancouver. During his time with the Panthers, Gadjovich is averaging a team-best 19.7 hits per 60 minutes. He was a second-round pick by Vancouver, going No. 55 overall, in the 2017 NHL draft.
Contract Details and Team Implications
Gadjovich, who could have become an unrestricted free agent after this season, is the 11th forward the Panthers have under contract for next season already — joining Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe, Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, Evan Rodrigues, Eetu Luostarinen, and Jesper Boqvist. It’s possible that a 12th forward — Mackie Samoskevich, who could become a restricted free agent — gets a new deal later this season as well.
Conclusion
The extension of Jonah Gadjovich’s contract through the 2027-28 season is a significant move for the Florida Panthers, securing a valuable player who has become an integral part of the team. With his fearless attitude and unrelenting competitiveness, Gadjovich is expected to continue contributing to the team’s success in the upcoming seasons.
FAQs
- Q: How long is Jonah Gadjovich’s contract extension with the Florida Panthers?
A: The contract extension is for two years, keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season. - Q: What is the value of Jonah Gadjovich’s contract extension?
A: The contract extension is worth $1.8 million. - Q: How many points does Jonah Gadjovich have in his career with Florida, San Jose, and Vancouver?
A: He has 19 points in 163 career games. - Q: What is Jonah Gadjovich’s average hits per 60 minutes with the Panthers?
A: He is averaging a team-best 19.7 hits per 60 minutes. - Q: When was Jonah Gadjovich drafted into the NHL?
A: He was drafted in the second round by Vancouver, going No. 55 overall, in the 2017 NHL draft.
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