Detroit signed forward Johan Franzen to an 11-year, $43.5 million deal Saturday, keeping him off the free agent market and retaining talent that helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup.
The contract averages $3.95 million per season. The team said the deal for Franzen, known as Mule, is the second-longest in team history.
via Detroit Red Wings sign F Johan Franzen to $43.5 million, 11-year deal – ESPN.