Ryker Evans signed a two-year, $4.1 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Monday. It has a mean annual worth of $2.05 million.
The 23-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, had 25 factors (5 objectives, 20 assists) in 73 video games final season. He additionally led Kraken defensemen in hits (123) and was third in blocks (106).
“Ryker took a optimistic step ahead in his first full season within the NHL,” Kraken normal supervisor Jason Botterill mentioned. “Since turning professional, he’s proven enchancment 12 months over 12 months, and we’re assured he’ll take his recreation to a different stage subsequent season. We’re blissful to have him underneath contract.”
Chosen by Seattle within the second spherical (No. 35) of the 2021 NHL Draft, Evans has 34 factors (six objectives, 28 assists) in 109 NHL video games.
