Senators sign Ben Harpur to 2-year extension

The Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Ben Harpur to a two-year, one-way contract extension, the team announced Friday. He will earn $650,000 in 2018-19 and $800,000 in 2019-20, for an average annual value of $725,000.

Harpur has suited up for 20 games for the Sens this year, collecting one assist in nearly 15 minutes of ice time. In 16 games with Ottawa's AHL affiliate in Belleville, he's shown more offensive prowess, collecting two goals and seven assists in 16 games.

The 23-year-old's greatest asset is his size, as he stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 222 pounds. He's displayed a willingness to throw his weight around, averaging two hits per game this season. Harpur was a fourth-round pick by the Sens in 2013.