Ducks' Sami Vatanen: New deal includes modified no-trade clause

Vatanen's four-year, $19 million contract extension signed Saturday includes a partial no-trade clause between 2018-20, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

By reaching a deal with Vatanen this soon, the team avoided possible salary arbitration with the burgeoning blueliner, as he would've otherwise been a restricted free agent with extra leverage for contract negotiations on July 1. The 25-year-old has produced 96 points (27 goals, 69 assists) in 186 games over the last three seasons. His ability to set up scores while working on the top power-play unit makes him a valuable commodity in fantasy hockey.