Kings extend Matt Roy with 3-year, $9.45M deal

The Los Angeles Kings inked defenseman Matt Roy to a three-year extension with an average annual value of $3.15-million, the team announced Sunday.

Roy, 26, was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of this season.

The 6-foot-1 defenseman has contributed seven assists while averaging a career-high 19:16 of ice time over 24 games this season.

Roy isn't the flashiest blue-liner, but he makes a strong impact at both ends. He's improved at limiting his opponents defensively since his rookie season, and Roy also helps the Kings drive offense at five-on-five, according to HockeyViz's isolated impact tool.

Red (positive) is good in the offensive zone while blue (negative) is good in the defensive zone.

Los Angeles selected Roy during the seventh round in 2015. The Detroit native has amassed six goals and 31 points over 119 career contests.