The Ducks have announced on the eve of their home opener that they have signed Josh Manson to a 4-year extension. This will keep him in Anaheim as a member of their core defense through the year 2022.
Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports the deal is worth $4.1 million per year and will kick in next season. Manson was a pending RFA before this extension.
Josh Manson's new four-year deal will have an AAV of $4.1 million. Kicks in next season.
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) October 5, 2017
The 25-year-old is one of the prime examples of Anaheim’s drafting prowess by solidifying his way into a top 4 role on one of the best defensive teams in the NHL despite being a 6th round draft pick in 2011.