Blue Jackets sign David Savard to five-year extension

Columbus Blue Jackets' David Savard (58) keeps the puck away from Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (Mike Munden/AP)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenceman David Savard to a five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday morning.

The deal, which will kick in following the 2015-16 season, is worth a reported $21.25 million and will carry a cap hit of $4.25 million.

“Getting David signed to a contract extension was a priority for us and we are very happy to have reached a long-term deal with him,” Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in the team’s press release. “He has taken tremendous steps the past two seasons and responded very well to the larger role he played on our blueline last season. We are excited about his future with the Blue Jackets.”

Savard, 24, registered 11 goals and 36 points for a career high last season.

September 8, 2015

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David Savard
SIGNED BY
Columbus Blue Jackets
LENGTH
5 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$4.25 million
TOTAL
$21.25 million

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