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Erik Johnson, Avalanche Agree to New Contract: Details, Comments, Reaction

Colorado Avalanche anytime soon. According to Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, the 27-year-old defenseman agreed to a seven-year, $42 million extension with the team. The Avalanche confirmed the deal.

TSN's Darren Dreger added that Johnson will have a limited no-trade clause as part of the new contract.

Johnson is overjoyed to remain in the Mile-High City:

So excited to be in Denver for 7 more years! Thank you the best owners the Kroenke family. Also, Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy, Greg Sherman & 1/2

— Erik Johnson (@6ErikJohnson) September 22, 2015

& of course my great teammates & all the awesome @Avalanche fans, can't wait to help bring you more Cups to Denver!