The Florida Panthers signed forward Derek MacKenzie to a two-year contract extension Wednesday.
MacKenzie, 35, was entering the final season of a three-year contract. The extension is worth $2.7 million, an average annual value of $1.35 million, the Sun Sentinel reported.
The Sudbury, Ontario native had six goals (three game-winners) and 13 points in 64 games last season, led the Panthers in faceoff winning percentage (54.8), and was second in hits (154).
Derek MacKenzie signs extension with Florida
Forward would have become unrestricted free agent after this season
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