Forward Brett Connolly of Prince George has landed his biggest contract since joining the NHL in the 2011-12 season.
The former Prince George and Cariboo Cougar signed a four-year, $14 million deal with the Florida Panthers.
#FlaPanthers have agreed to terms with Forward Brett Connolly.
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— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) July 1, 2019
Connolly spent the last three seasons with Washington, helping the Capitals capture the 2017-18
Stanley Cup.
The 27-year-old Connolly notched six goals and three assists in 24 playoff games last year.
He had a career-best 22 goals and 46 points in 81 regular-season games in the 2018-19 season.
Overall, Connolly has 79 goals and 76 assists for 155 points in 427 career games with Washington, Boston and Tampa Bay.
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The Panthers also signed 2-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky to a 7-Year Contract
worth a reported $70 million.
We’ve got our man!
Welcome to the next era of #FlaPanthers goaltending.
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— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) July 1, 2019
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