The Ottawa Senators have signed a key piece of their team, agreeing on the terms of an eight-year contract extension with defenseman Thomas Chabot. The contract has an average annual value of $8 million, with the following breakdown.

Chabot, 22, put up 55 points last season, including 14 goals, in 55 games. He was taken in the first round (18th overall) by the Senators in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

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SEPTEMBER 19 |224 ANSWERS
Sens lockup Chabot long-term

Is this a good signing for the Sens?

Yes
127
56.7 %
No
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43.3 %