LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement with fan-favorite Ryan Reaves that will see him extend his contract for at least two more seasons.
The new deal for the forward from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is worth an average annual value of $1.75M.
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In three seasons with VGK since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb. 26 2018, Reaves has picked up 37 points (17 goals, 20 assists) and led the league with 316 in 71 appearances in the 2019-20 season.
In his own words, Reaves says to fans via twitter, "I'm back baby!"
He also says he is ready to win a Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights.
Ryan Reaves has some news for ya 😎 #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/4Mc1AWgiBJ
— y-Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 15, 2020
✍️ Ryan Reaves has signed a two-year extension with the Golden Knights!!! #VegasBorn
— y-Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 15, 2020
The two-year deal is worth an AAV of 1.7five million 👌https://t.co/bHVUnBqAUf