The New York Rangers aren't waiting until the offseason to sign a core player to an extension. The Blueshirts have announced that 23-year-old Filip Chytil, a first-round draft pick in 2017, has signed a new four-year deal. It carries a annual average value (AAV) of $4.4375 million.
Chytil is enjoying a career year with new highs in goals (22), assists (20), and points (44). His previous high in goals was 14, while points was 23.
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Chytil's current deal, which runs out at the end of this season, has an AAV of $2.3 million.
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New York Rangers lock up key player with four-year extension
A good deal for the Rangers?
Yes, fair price
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