Ducks sign Guhle to 2-year extension reportedly worth $1.6M

The Anaheim Ducks inked defenseman Brendan Guhle to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

The deal carries an annual cap hit of $800,000, according to CapFriendly.

Guhle recorded eight points in 30 games with the Ducks this season. He also spent 27 games with the AHL's San Diego Gulls, where he tallied 14 points. The 22-year-old was acquired along with a first-rounder in the trade that sent Brandon Montour to the Buffalo Sabres in February 2019.

Guhle's underlying metrics weren't very impressive. His 41.9% expected goals for was worst among Ducks defensemen who played at least 10 games, and his 43.5% high-danger scoring chance was second-worst, according to Natural Stat Trick. However, there's still plenty of room to grow for the former second-round pick.

The Ducks also signed depth forward Sam Carrick to a one-year deal reportedly worth $700,000. The 28-year-old has collected five points in 34 career NHL games.

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