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Vegas Golden Knights sign defenseman to eight-year contract extension

Noah Hanifin was acquired by the Knights before the NHL trade deadline

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) passes the puck against Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

By: Rochelle Richards

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Noah Hanifin is staying in Las Vegas.

On Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights announced the defenseman has signed an eight-year contract extension with the team worth an average annual value of $7.35 million.

We Noah guy that’s sticking around for a while 😏

The Golden Knights have signed Noah Hanifin to an eight-year contract extension!!!! 🙌#VegasBorn | #TheGoldenAge pic.twitter.com/QIf5HhOZIU
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 11, 2024

Hanifin was acquired on March 6 from the Calgary Flames, ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

In 16 games with the Knights, he’s recorded nine points: two goals and seven assists. He has 13 goals this season, which is the most of his NHL career.

Signed, sealed, delivered ✍️

Excited to have you stick around, Noah! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/7laGOSQNvu
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 11, 2024

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