Reportedly it is a 4 year, $14 million deal for Lars Eller, with a $3.5M annual average value. It breaks down to $2.5M, $2.5M, $4.25M and $4.75M over the four years of the term.
Canadiens agree to terms on a four-year contract with forward Lars Eller
Montreal Canadiens PRESS RELEASE
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that the team has agreed to terms on a four-year contract with forward Lars Eller (2014-15 to 2017-18).
“We are very pleased to have agreed upon a long term agreement with Lars Eller. He is an important part of our group of young veterans. He has a tremendous work ethic and a great attitude. He is the type of player you can rely on for his play at both ends of the rink. Lars can play big minutes against the opponents’ top players and still be an offensive threat. We are confident he will reach his full potential and become an impact player who will compete at a high level for many years to come.” — Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin.
In 77 games with the Canadiens in 2013-14, Eller totaled 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists). He tallied two goals on the powerplay, one while shorthanded and scored three winning tallies. He led the team forwards with 130 hits and recorded 137 shots on goal, while averaging 15:57 of ice time per game.
The 6’02’’ and 215 lbs centerman ranked second on the team with 13 points (5 goals, 8 assists) in 17 playoffs contests. He finished second with the Canadiens with a +6 differential.
Eller, 25, has produced 103 points (45 goals, 58 assists) in 286 regular season contests since his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues in 2009-10. He has scored six powerplay goals, three shorthanded tallies and eight winning goals. He shows 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in 25 playoff games.
A native of Rødovre, Danemark, Eller was drafted by the Blues in the first round, 13th overall at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired, along with Ian Schultz, from St. Louis on June 17, 2010, in return for Jaroslav Halak.
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