Columbus Blue Jackets sign center Brandon Dubinsky to 6-year, $35-million contract extension
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Brandon Dubinsky to a six-year contract extension worth a reported $35.1 million through the 2020-21 season.
The 28-year-old Dubinsky, acquired two years ago in the blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers for Rick Nash, has scored 18 goals with 52 assists with a +7 plus/minus rating in 105 games the past two seasons. He was at his best in last season's six-game playoff series with Pittsburgh, scoring a goal with five assists while frequently matched up against Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby.
General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Dubinsky was the key to the team's tenacity and determination.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Columbus Dispatch reported details of the contract, worth $5.85 million per season.