General manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that Hronek has agreed to an eight-year, $58 million deal. The 26-year-old, who was a restricted free agent, will now remain with the team for the long term.
«Filip has fit in seamlessly on our blueline, giving us stability and strength on the right side,» Allvin said in a statement. «His ability to skate, defend, and create offence is exactly what you want from a top-pairing defenceman. This season, he has shown all of us his desire to compete and a willingness to be a leader on this hockey team. We look forward to seeing him continue to help elevate our group and for him to grow both on and off the ice.»
Hronek's contract, with an average annual value of $7.25 million, comes after a career-high season where he scored 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) in 81 games. He also recorded one goal and one assist in 13 playoff games.
The Canucks acquired Hronek in a March 2023 trade with the Detroit Red Wings, receiving the defenceman and a 2023 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2023 conditional first-round pick (from the New York Islanders) and Vancouver's own 2023 second-round pick. Opting for this eight-year contract over a potentially shorter arbitration award gives Hronek much more security.
