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Jake Sanderson, Senators Agree to 8-Year Contract Worth $8.05M Per Year

Jake Sanderson is going to be a member of the Ottawa Senators for a long time.

The Senators announced Wednesday that they signed the defenseman to an eight-year, $64.4 million contract extension with an average annual value of $8.05 million. The deal runs through the 2031-32 campaign and includes a 10-team no-trade clause for the last three seasons.

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"Jake's transition to the pro game has been flawless," Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion said in the announcement.

"He's a very mature young man who demonstrates a routine and skillful ability to play important minutes with poise.