Ducks Re-Sign Bobby Ryan to Five-Year Contract

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have locked up an important piece of their future by re-signing left wing Bobby Ryan to a five-year contract worth $25.5 million. The deal averages out to $5.1 million per season. Contract negotiations dragged on throughout the summer, as Ryan wanted to sign a short-term deal with the Ducks, while the team wanted to sign him to a long-term contract similar to those of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. As the contract negotiations wore on, Ryan's name began to pop up in trade rumors, but he quickly shot them down and stated that he enjoyed playing in Anaheim and wanted to remain there. In 81 games last season with the Ducks, he had 35 goals and 29 assists for 64 points and 81 penalty minutes. This is an excellent signing for the Ducks, as Ryan brings loads of offensive skill to the team. He also brings plenty of size, toughness, and goal-scoring skill to the wing, and will look to become one of Anaheim's top forwards for the next several years.