Columbus Blue Jacket Defenseman Dante Fabro signed a contract of $ 16.5 million on Sunday four years, $ 16.5 million.
The 27 -year -old Fabbro was a pending unrestricted free agent.
He recorded 26 points (nine goals, 17 aids) and plus -20 ratings in 68 matches in the previous season between Nashville hunters and blue jackets.
Fabbro, who was playing on a one -year contract of $ 2.5 million a year, was claimed from Wavers by Columbus on 10 November.
Don Wadel, president and general manager of the Blue Jacket Club, said, “Dante was a great extra for our team in the last season and it was a priority to keep them in Columbus.” “He is a smart, versatile defenseman who can move the Pak very well and play in all situations. We are thrilled that he will move forward a significant part of our club.”
Fabbro has a 98 points (25 goals, 73 support) and plus -29 ratings in 377 career games divided between Nashville and Columbus. He was selected by predators with the 17th overall pick of the 2016 NHL draft.
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