Kraken sign Tolvanen to 2-year contract
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The Seattle Kraken signed restricted free-agent forward Eeli Tolvanen to a two-year contract.
General manager Ron Francis made the announcement during a development camp scrimmage Friday.
#SeaKraken have signed Eeli Tolvanen to a two-year contract… per Ron Francis. pic.twitter.com/o4MtqW2tNE
— Deep Sea Hockey (@DeepSeaHockey) July 5, 2024
The contract carries an average annual value of $3.475 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Tolvanen's previous contract, signed with the Nashville Predators in 2021, paid him $1.45 million per season.
The Kraken claimed Tolvanen off waivers in December 2022. The 25-year-old set career highs in goals (16), points (41), and average ice time (15:39) this past season.
Seattle's final RFA is 2023 Calder Trophy winner Matty Beniers.