Ducks sign promising young defenseman Jackson LaCombe to 8-year, $72 million contract extension

Defenseman Jackson LaCombe signed an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, keeping the rising young star with the club through the 2033-34 season.

LaCombe’s deal is the richest ever given out by the team, although other contracts had larger average annual values.

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