Well, that’s done. Columbus re-signed center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million dollar contract today, locking up the team’s premier center until he’s 28 years old.
It was the opinion of this blog that Jackets fans should not panic, and a few hours later general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen delivered the goods. Having Wennberg under contract until 2022-23 for $4.9 million average annual value is an absolute steal.
Via Aaron Portzline:
The deal carries a $4.9 million salary cap through the 2022-23 season. Wennberg, 22, will make $3.5 million this season, $4.