Anaheim Ducks, Patrick Maroon Agree to Extension

Earlier today the Anaheim Ducks announced that they had agreed to terms with forward Patrick Maroon on a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Anaheim through the 2017-2018 season.

According to CapGeek.com, the new deal is worth $6 million.

Maroon finished his first full season in the NHL last year as he compiled 29 points (11 G, 18 A) in 62 games. In the postseason, Maroon played in all 13 games and scored two goals while adding five assists. Maroon led the team with 101 penalty minutes last season.

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During a conference call with the Ducks, Maroon express his excitement about continuing his career in Anaheim.

"I’ve been a part of the Ducks organization for a while now. They gave me a great opportunity to live my dream. Bob Murray has been nothing but good to me. We’ve been talking about this for a while now. I’m just glad to be a part of the Anaheim Ducks for the next four years.”"

Maroon, 26, was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The Ducks acquired the 6’3, 230-pound forward on Nov. 21, 2010 in a trade that sent Maroon and David Laliberte to Anaheim for Rob Bordson and Danny Syvret.

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