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New York Rangers: Mika ZIbanejad contract comparables

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If you are a New York Rangers fan, you have to be happy about the contract they gave Mika Zibanejad on Tuesday morning. The two parties avoided arbitration at the last minute, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $5.35 million annually.

For a number one center, which is what the team is hoping he becomes as soon as this season, that is a very fair contract, although it might seem like a bit of an overpay. The Rangers bought out a few of his UFA years, so it had to cost them.

If for some reason you are a bit uneasy about giving the Swede that kind of money, let’s take a look at some comparable contracts around the league to make you feel a little bit better.