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Current Season
GP
56
Goals
18
Assists
22
Points
40
+/-
-11
S%
12.2%
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$7.88M
Total Value
$55.13M
Expires
7 yrs · 2028-2029
Status
Then UFA
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