COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Antoine Vermette to a five-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season.
Tuesday's announcement from general manager Scott Howson did not disclose the deal's terms. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the extension is worth $3.75 million per year, for a total of $18.75 million. Blue Jackets spokesman Todd Sharrock said he could not immediately confirm those figures.
The 27-year-old Vermette had seven goals and six assists in 17 games after he was acquired from Ottawa last year in exchange for goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft. Vermette helped spur the Blue Jackets to the first trip to the playoffs in franchise history.
In 376 NHL games, Vermette has 87 goals and 93 assists.
For additional sports news and information, stay with NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com -- Where Accuracy Matters.
To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail stories@nbc4i.com.
MORE: NBC 4 Local News | Local Crime News
NBC 4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video
NBC 4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement