The Florida Panthers have signed defenceman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension, general manager Bill Zito announced Wednesday.
Balinskis will now be under contract through the 2025-26 season. The Panthers didn't disclose the financial terms of the deal.
“Uvis is a talented two-way defenceman with excellent playmaking abilities,” said Zito in a press release. “His successful transition to North American play enabled him to make an immediate impact, and we are excited to have him continue as a professional within our organization.”
Balinskis, 27, made his National Hockey League debut with the Panthers at the start of the 2023-24 season. He scored his first NHL goal and posted a plus-two rating on Nov. 10 against the Carolina Hurricanes, helping Florida secure a 5-2 win.
Balinskis has scored one goal and recorded one assist with an even rating in 18 games played for the Panthers this season.
He has also made seven appearances for AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers, recording one goal and seven points with a +1 rating.
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