"It's not a player returning from injury, but rather a signing. Specifically, the Florida Panthers announced on Friday that they had signed defenceman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension. The original release did not disclose the exact salary terms; however, PuckEmpire notes that the rumoured annual salary sits at around $875,000. Through thirty-six games played this season, Balinskis has scored one goal while tallying seven assists."
"On special teams, Balinskis has been capable of playing a support role; he's recently been filling in for Seth Jones in the top-four of Florida's defensive lineup. He's found himself playing consistently on the second line with Niko Mikkola while also registering higher ice time averages as a result. For the Panthers' organization, signing Balinskis helps to provide a little more continuity over the next decade."
The Florida Panthers signed defenceman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension, with a reported annual salary near $875,000. Through thirty-six games this season Balinskis has scored one goal and tallied seven assists. Across nearly 140 career games with Florida he has six goals and 23 assists. He has served as a special teams support player and recently filled in for Seth Jones among the top-four defensemen. He has skated consistently on the second pairing with Niko Mikkola and recorded higher average ice time. The extension adds defensive continuity as several defensemen approach free agency. The Panthers hold a 24-18-3 record with 51 points.
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