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Coyotes Sign Nick Schmaltz To Seven-Year Extension

Apr 4, 2019 2:16 AM

The Arizona Coyotes have signed Nick Schmaltz to a seven-year contract extension.

Financial terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed.

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Lightning Give Coach Jon Cooper Multi-Year Deal

Mar 31, 2019 2:38 AM

The Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a multi-year contract extension today, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced. Cooper was named the eighth head coach in franchise history on March 25, 2013 (six years ago yesterday) and is currently the NHL’s longest tenured coach. He is the franchise’s all-time leader for wins with 301.

“I am very pleased to announce Jon’s extension today,” BriseBois said. “His ability to forge impactful relationships with everyone from players to staff has been a trademark of his tenure with the organization and he is the absolute best coach for our hockey team. Coop’s ability to develop a strong culture while continually adapting has been a big part of the team’s success. He has helped set high standards for our organization with his unrelenting drive for excellence. I would like to thank Coop and his family for their continuous commitment to the organization, as well as to the Tampa Bay community, and I look forward to working in partnership with Jon for years to come.”

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Bruins Sign Zdeno Chara To One-Year Extension

Mar 26, 2019 2:19 PM

The Boston Bruins have signed Zdeno Chara to a one-year contract extension.

Chara, 42, will earn a base salary of $2 million with $1.75 million in performance incentives.

Currently playing in his 21st season, Chara ranks sixth in franchise history in games played (948).

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