Hurricanes Sign Tim Gleason to Four-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that they have signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. The deal will pay him $3.5 million next season, $4.5 million in 2013-14 and 2014-15, and $3.5 million in 2015-16. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 51 games so far this season, he has one goal and 13 assists for 14 points and 44 penalty minutes. An excellent signing for the Hurricanes, as Gleason has become one of the team's top blueliners. He's an excellent shutdown defenseman who has plenty of mobility and plays with some grit. Look for him to continue to be one of Carolina's top defensemen over the next four seasons.