SEATTLE \u2014 The Seattle Kraken signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season with an average annual value of $5.5 million, general manager Jason Botterill announced Friday morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to have Jordan under contract for the next two years,\u201d Botterill said in a statement. \u201cJordan embodies what it means to be a Kraken, and we\u2019re glad we were able to come to terms on an extension. He continues to be a consistent point producer and a great role model for our younger players.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Eberle, 35, leads the Kraken with 22 goals and 42 points in 59 games. His 22 goals are his most in a year since the 2021-22 season. Eberle has been with the Kraken since the franchise\u2019s inaugural season in 2021-22.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family and I love Seattle,\u201d Eberle said. \u201cThe organization is world-class, the culture here is incredible and the fans have been amazing since day one. We want to win here, and I really believe we\u2019re building something special in Seattle. I also want to thank Sam Holloway, Ron Francis and Jason Botterill for believing in me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eberle is on track for his most goals in a year since he netted 34 in the 2011-12 season. He ranks second in franchise history in goals (89), as well as third in assists (130) and points (219).<\/p>\n
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