GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Coyotes locked up two of their best young defenseman on Thursday, signing Connor Murphy to a six-year contract and Michael Stone to a one-year deal.
Murphy's deal is for $23.1 million with a salary cap hit of $3.85 million. Stone's deal, which allows him and the team to avoid a salary arbitration hearing next week, is worth $4 million.
Murphy elevated his game last season, often pairing with All-Star Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and led Team USA with three goals during this year's world championships.
The 23-year-old had six goals and 11 assists in 78 games with the Coyotes in 2015-16, his second full NHL season.