Report: Panthers sign Nick Bjugstad to 6-year, $24.6-million extension

The Florida Panthers appear to have rewarded Nick Bjugstad for his breakout campaign with a six-year extension worth $4.1 million annually, according to George Richards of the Miami Herald. 

A restricted free agent at the end of this season, Bjugstad leads the Panthers in both goals (13) and points (21) while leading all forwards in ice per game.  

Florida is expected to formally announce the extension - which is said to have been finalized during the first intermission of Tuesday's shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens - on New Year's Eve.