Ex-Rangers captain earns three-year extension that has left Tampa Bay Lightning fans divided
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Former New York Rangers captain secures shocking contract extension after signing a three-year extension worth $4.1 million per season.
McDonagh has skated in 364 career games with the Lightning, producing 27 goals, 136 points and a plus-118 rating. Those numbers reflect steady excellence rather than flash, and his best work often comes in the moments that never appear on score sheets.
He arrived in Tampa on February 26, 2018, following a blockbuster trade with the Rangers, then went on to win two Stanley Cups and cemented himself as a true leader of the organization.
The extension surfaced Thursday morning through NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, confirming BriseBois' long-expected desire to keep McDonagh in place.
Tampa Bay extends Ryan McDonagh
3 x $4.1M
3 x $4.1M
Ryan McDonagh extension leaves Tampa Bay Lightning fans divided
Not long after Elliotte Friedman made the announcement, several fans took to social media to voice their opinions on the extension, and it's safe to say many are divided.
Great Dman.. But i'm not a fan of this.
Once guys hit that point of slowing down it's a rapid decline. This contract will age like Marleaus.
Once guys hit that point of slowing down it's a rapid decline. This contract will age like Marleaus.
Nice extension. Guy puts everything on the line for his team.
That's just a few of the fans that have voiced their opinions on the extension. However, the former 12th overall draft pick by Montreal in 2007, provides stability during a roster transition for the Lightning.
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| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 4 | 75 ANSWERS Ex-Rangers captain earns three-year extension that has left Tampa Bay Lightning fans divided Do you think the Tampa Bay Lightning made the right decision to extend Ryan McDonagh for three more years? | ||
| Yes | 40 | 53.3 % |
| No | 24 | 32 % |
| Not Sure | 8 | 10.7 % |
| Time will tell | 3 | 4 % |
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