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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Thursday an extension of $ 36.6 million for six years for defensive Chris Reuters. The
contract runs from the 2022-23 season to 2027-28 and is worth an average of $ 6.1 million annually.
"Chris symbolizes what it means to be a Pittsburgh penguin," said General Manager Ron Hexor in the release. "The role he plays in our team is irreplaceable. He is the leader of our locker room and has been in countless organizations including three Stanley Cup Championships over the last 15 years. We've contributed. We're excited to make him a penguin for the rest of his life. "
Retan won the Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016 and 2017. (35 years old) is the best defenseman in Penguin history.
He set a blueliner franchise record in playoff games (149), playoff goals (23), as well as playoff games (941), goals (144), assists (506) and points (650). I'm holding it. , Playoff Assist (67) and Playoff Points (90).
Only teammates Sidney Crosby (1,108) and Evgeni Malkin (981) played more games in the penguins jersey than the six NHL All-Star Retans.
In his 16th NHL season in 2021-22, Retan contributed his career's highest 68 points (10 goals, 58 assists) in 78 games.
Montreal natives were selected by penguins in the third round of the 2005 NHL Draft (62nd overall).
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