Utah Hockey Club Signs RFA Sean Durzi to Four-Year, $24M Extension with $6M AAV

Jun 30, 2024, 09:04 PM

The Utah Hockey Club has signed defenseman Sean Durzi, an RFA, to a four-year contract extension worth $24 million. The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million. The contract breakdown includes $7.1 million for the 2024-25 season, $5.6 million for 2025-26, $4.8 million for 2026-27, and $6.5 million for 2027-28. Additionally, the contract includes a 10-team no-trade clause (NTC) starting in the third year. Durzi's extension is seen as a strategic move in a competitive market for top defensemen. The signing also secures Durzi as a key partner for Mikhail Sergachev on Utah's defense corps and buys two UFA years.