Canadiens sign defenceman Brett Kulak to three-year deal

Montreal Canadiens' Brett Kulak congratulates goaltender Carey Price after shuttingout the New York Islanders 4-0 during NHL hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Paul Chiasson/CP)

The Montreal Canadiens have inked defender Brett Kulak to a three-year deal, the club announced Saturday.

Kulak’s new contract will pay him $1.85 million per season. The 25-year-old earned $900,000 on a one-year deal last season.

In 57 games for the Canadiens in 2018-19, Kulak posted six goals 17 points while skating 17:51 minutes per night.

Prior to his stint in Montreal, the Edmonton, Alta., native spent four years with the Calgary Flames — who originally drafted him 105th overall back in 2012 — suiting up for 101 games with the Flames.

May 25, 2019

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Brett Kulak
SIGNED BY
Montreal Canadiens
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.85 million
TOTAL
$5.55 million

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