David Krejci, Boston Bruins Agree to Extension
Center David Krejci and the Boston Bruins have agreed to a six-year contract extension, the team announced yesterday. The deal is worth $43.5 million and will begin in 2015-2016.
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Krejci, 28, has been a model of consistency for the Bruins the past four seasons. With the exception of the lockout-shortened 2012-2013 campaign, Krejci tallied 62 points in 2010-2011, 62 in 2011-2012 and 69 last season. He also led the NHL with a career-high plus-39 rating last season.
Krejci competed in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics for the Czech Republic. In 10 Olympic contests, Krejci has scored six points.
After being drafted by the Bruins in the second round of the 2014 NHL Draft, Krejci has spent his entire eight-year career in Boston. In 504 games, Krejci has collected 110 goals and 268 assists for 378 points.
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