Oilers sign forward Zack Kassian to three-year contract extension

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San Jose Sharks\' Martin Jones (31) and Brent Burns (88) react as Edmonton Oilers\' Zack Kassian (44) celebrates his goal during second period NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Alta., on Friday April 14, 2017. The Oilers have signed forward Kassian to a three-year contract extension.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Zack Kassian to a three-year contract extension.

Kassian, 26, appeared in 79 games with the Oilers last season, posting 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists) and 101 penalty minutes. He added three goals and 27 penalty minutes in 13 playoff games.

The six-foot-three, 207-pound winger has appeared in 313 career NHL games with Buffalo, Vancouver and Edmonton, accumulating 98 points (45 goals, 53 assists) and 522 penalty minutes. He has also played in 21 playoff games, posting three goals and 33 penalty minutes.

The Windsor, Ont., native represented Canada most recently at the 2011 world championship. He has also played at the 2009 under-18 world championship and the World under-17 Challenge.

Kassian was selected by the Sabres in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2009 NHL draft.

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