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Kings agree to six-year extension with rising star defenceman Voynov
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a six-year contract extension with rising star defenceman Slava Voynov.
The Kings did not say how much the deal is worth, but reports estimate the figure at $25 million. The deal can’t be made official until July 5.
Voynov, 23, was tied for the Kings’ lead in goals (six) and points (13) in the post-season, and led the team with a plus-9 rating. Four of his playoff goals were game-winners.
The six-foot, 190-pounder from Chelyabinsk, Russia, also established new Kings playoff records for most goals scored by a defenceman in one playoff year and most game-winning goals scored in one playoff year.
Voynov played in all 48 games with the Kings during the 2012-13 regular season, setting career highs in points (25) and assists (19).
He has 14 goals, 31 assists and a plus-17 rating in 102 career NHL games with the Kings.
Voynov was selected in by Los Angeles the second round (32nd overall) of the 2008 NHL draft.
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