Aaron Portzline: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension – a $9.583 million cap hit.
Aaron Portzline: Werenski salary breakdown.
2022-23: $8 million salary, $2 million signing bonus
2023-24: $10 million salary, $2 million signing bonus
2024-25: $9.5 million salary, $2 million signing bonus
2025-26: $7.5 million salary, $2 million signing bonus,
2026-27: $1 million salary, $6.25 million signing bonus
2027-28: $1 million salary, $6.25 million signing bonus
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