Senators announce 2-year extension for newly acquired Burrows

It's official, Alexandre Burrows is an Ottawa Senator for years to come.

The #Sens have signed newly-acquired forward Alex Burrows to a two-year contract extension.

- Ottawa Senators (@Senators) February 28, 2017

The Sens signed the veteran to a two-year extension Tuesday after orchestrating a trade for the longtime Canucks agitator on Monday, sending prospect Jonathan Dahlen to Vancouver in return.

The deal runs through the 2018-19 season and features a 10-team no-trade list. Additionally, Burrows, 36, will earn $2.5 million annually, the club announced.

While general manager Pierre Dorion believes the veteran experience will help his club down the stretch, the trade wasn't so well-received by the hockey world.

In 55 games this season, Burrows has scored nine goals and added 11 assists.

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