They had an respectable title defense, but now that the Los Angeles Kings have only next season to look forward to, what bright spots are there? How about a $25 million Russian blueliner?
Slava Voynov will be retained for the next six seasons at a manageable $4.16 million per year, after continuing the excellent play which made him a breakout star in last year's cup winning season. His six goals and 13 points, with a team high plus-minus rating +9 in 18 postseason games helped set team records for most goals scored by a defenseman in a playoff year and most game-winning goals scored in a playoff year. During the abbreviated 48 game regular season, he set career marks in points (25) and assists (19).
Given the league-wide quagmire with the salary cap dropping 9%, and the team facing some touch choices with their remaining free agents, it's good to see the rising star will be with the team through the end of the decade.
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