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The Los Angeles Kings announced today that they’ve signed defenseman Matt Roy to a three-year contract extension, which carries a $3.15 million AAV.
👠@mattroy6 signs a three-year contract extension with the LA Kings!
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 21, 2021
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This is a good deal for the Kings, as far as I’m concerned. The term on the contract is reasonable, while $3.15 million is a good price to pay for a fairly reliable second-pairing defenseman.
Roy is third amongst Kings' defensemen in ice time, averaging over 19 minutes per game and is a key penalty killer. Roy also leads all defenders on the team in expected goals for percentage (according to NaturalStatTrick.com).
While Roy hasn’t faced a higher quality of competition than he did last year (according to Hockey Abstract), he’s averaged a bit more ice time this season and is also getting more defensive zone starts. Hopefully, Roy can keep developing and his role continues to be increased.
Overall, this is a really solid price and term for Roy’s next contract, as general manager Rob Blake is getting good value on yet another extension.
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