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Callahan on 6-year extension: 'I am excited for this new chapter of my career'

Kim Klement / USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Wednesday morning they agreed to a six-year contract extension with pending free agent Ryan Callahan worth a reported $34.8 million.

Callahan, who was shipped to the Lightning at the trade deadline, told The Tampa Tribune he knew he wanted to stay with the organization.

I couldn't be happier to be part of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization for the next six years and I am excited for this new chapter of my career. Tampa Bay has been a great place to live and play from the day I got there. As soon as the season ended I knew it was a place I wanted to be ... I felt like the direction this team is going, the talent they have in that room, (winning) is something they are working towards and is attainable.

General manager Steve Yzerman also spoke on the extension:

We are pleased to announce that we've reached an agreement on a six-year contract extension with Ryan. He's proven to be a fierce competitor and outstanding leader who fits very well with our team.

Callahan wasn't just looking for a pay day, but some security as there are two no-movement clauses in his contract.

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