Golden Knights sign Jon Merrill to 2-year extension

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jon Merrill, right, celebrates with left wing Erik Haula after Merrill scored against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (John Locher/AP)

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenceman Jon Merrill to a two-year contract extension worth $2.75 million.

Merrill, who was slated to become a restricted free agent this off-season, has one goal and one assist in 14 games this season.

He was taken from the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Expansion Draft.

January 16, 2018

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Jon Merrill
SIGNED BY
Vegas Golden Knights
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract Extension
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.375 million
TOTAL
$2.75 million

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