The Arizona Coyotes signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a six-year contract on Thursday. Financial terms were not released, but arizonasports.com reported the contract has an average annual value of $3.85 million.
Murphy, who was a restricted free agent, set personal NHL bests last season with six goals, 11 assists, 17 points and 78 games played, and he averaged 20:30 per game, third among Coyotes defensemen. He helped the United States win the bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF World Championship, and his three goals in 10 games tied for the lead among defensemen.
"We are extremely pleased to sign Connor to a long-term contract," Coyotes general manager John Chayka said. "At only 23, Connor has established himself as a very good NHL defenseman. He's a great skater, a fierce competitor and he has an excellent work ethic. We look forward to him taking the next step and having him on our blue line for many years to come."
The 20th pick of the 2011 NHL Draft, Murphy has 11 goals and 32 points in 181 games for the Coyotes.
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