Kraken avoid arbitration with former Stanley Cup champion
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Seattle Kraken have avoided arbitration with restrictied free agent defenceman Vince Dunn.
Dunn has agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $29.4 million ($7.35 million AAV) with Seattle.
The 26-year-old is coming off the best season of his young career so far, nearly doubling his previous season-high in points.
In 81 games last season, the Mississauga, Ontario native had 64 points (14 goals, 50 assists), 55 penalty minutes and was a plus-28. He went on to add seven points in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
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How do you feel about Dunn's contract? |
Term and AAV are fair | 44 | 27.8 % |
It's an overpay | 97 | 61.4 % |
The term is too short | 6 | 3.8 % |
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