The Flyers leading scorer was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season, but after an extremely productive frist month of the season for the 22 year old the Flyers wanted non of that. Today Giroux was signed to a three year extension.
Here's the yearly breakdown on his deal. With an average cap hit of $3.75M.
2010-11: $765,000
2011-12: $2.75M
2012-13: $3.5M
2013-14: $5M
Giroux leads the Flyers with 7 goals and 14 points. The former Gatineau Flames star is playing in his 3 season with the Flyers. Giroux has tallied 32 goals and 56 assits for 88 points in 140 games since being drafted 22nd overall in 2006.
The 22 year old has put up when it's counted, racking up 26 points in 29 playoff games. He also a plus 9 in the playoffs.
Now the focus turns to Jeff Carter, who is also set to be a RFA at the end of the season. Rumors are the the Flyers, now that the Giroux deal is done, have turned their focus on signing the 25 year old sniper.
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