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The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have signed center Adam Henrique to a 5-year contract extension.
UNCLE RICO IS STAYING IN ANAHEIM!
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 16, 2018
We've signed @AdamHenrique to a five-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season: https://t.co/9eVSOD7LC7 pic.twitter.com/gTGNVLA270
Helene Elliott reported the AAV of the contract is $5.825 million per season.
Average annual value is $5.825 million on Henrique contract.
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) July 16, 2018
The 28-year-old was acquired by Anaheim on November 30th, 2017 along with Joseph Blandisi and a 2018 3rd round draft pick in exchange for defenseman Sami Vatanen and a conditional draft pick.
Henrique slotted into the top line center position during the period of the Ducks swath of injuries and instantly made an impact while quickly becoming a fan-favorite for his cheerful disposition and penchant for scoring game-winning goals.
Henrique finished the year with the Ducks with 36 points (20G, 16A) in 57 games for a total of 50 points between New Jersey and Anaheim.
With the signing, the conditional part of the pick sent back to New Jersey will be fulfilled.
With the #Ducks having signed Adam Henrique to an extension ahead of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the condition is fulfilled in which the New Jersey #Devils will now officially receive Anaheim's 2019 3rd RD pick as part of that trade. pic.twitter.com/GQQVZ0tp4P
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) July 16, 2018