As announced by Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Monday morning, the organization has re-signed left winger Eric Robinson to a two year extension, with an AAV of $975,000.
Columbus #BlueJackets have signed Eric Robinson to a 2 year/1-way extension that carries an AAV of $975,000 (all base).
2020-21: $975,000
2021-22: $975,000
The deal buys Columbus two RFA Arb years.
Robinson will be a UFA when the new deal expires.https://t.co/iUKIXTi4bq— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) January 27, 2020
The 24 year old has posted five goals and four assists, with eight penalty minutes and a +10 plus/minus rating in 31 games with the Jackets this season. He ranks second on the team in plus/minus rating, while also standing second among club rookies in goals.
Kekalainen commented on the resigning;
"Eric is an exciting young player that has gotten better and better over the past two seasons. He is a tremendous young man, has game-breaking speed and we believe will be a very good player for us as he continues to work hard and improve his game."
🔏 WHEELS 🔏#CBJ have signed LW Eric Robinson to a two-year extension through the 2021-22 season! https://t.co/23gfqiIXKl— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 27, 2020
