Ducks' Sami Vatanen: Renews contract for four years

The Ducks signed Vatanen to a four-year, $19.5 million contract extension Saturday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

The Ducks realize it's important to keep Vatanen happy, as he's one of the best young defenders in the game. Last season, he registered career highs in assists (29) and points (38), including 19 power-play tallies. The Finn was also effective in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, notching four points in seven games and snagging the game-winner against Nashville in Game 5 of the conference quarterfinals.