The ink has dried, ensuring that Adam Henrique will be an Anaheim Duck well into the foreseeable future. The 28-year old center, fresh off of a successful first season in southern California, signed a five-year, $29.25 million contract earlier in the week which is set to kick in next summer.
Anaheim rewarded Henrique handsomely for the 20 goals he potted in only 57 games with them in 2017-18. He effectively stopped the bleeding on the Ducks’ season at a time where their roster was battered with injury. Once Ryan Kesler returned to the lineup later in the season, he proved to be an effective third line pivot, who could also contribute on the power play.