Current Season
GP
51
Goals
4
Assists
31
Points
35
+/-
+6
S%
3.7%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$11.50M
Total Value
$92.00M
Expires
8 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
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