Report: Coyotes offer Raanta multi-year extension
The Arizona Coyotes would like to keep Antti Raanta around a little longer.
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, the Coyotes have offered the netminder a multi-year extension that could be as long as four years and worth up to $4.5 million per season.
The offer is comparable with some other starters around the NHL:
| Goalie (Team) | Contract (Signed) | Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Bishop (Stars) | 6 Years (2017) | $4.917M |
| Devan Dubnyk (Wild) | 6 Years (2015) | $4.33M |
| Cam Talbot (Oilers) | 3 Years (2016) | $4.167M |
| Scott Darling (Hurricanes) | 4 Years (2017) | $4.15M |
Raanta is in the final season of a two-year deal that carries a $1-million cap hit.
The Coyotes acquired Raanta, alongside center Derek Stepan, from the New York Rangers last offseason in a trade that saw them part with their 2017 first-rounder and defensive prospect Anthony DeAngelo.
Raanta, 28, has posted 20 wins across 45 appearances this season, while his .929 save percentage and 2.27 GAA rank third-best in the NHL.
On Monday, Raanta was named the NHL's second star of the week after he won his three games, allowing a combined three goals.
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