PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Carter and the Flyers plan to be together for a very long time.
The star forward signed a long contract extension Saturday. Terms of the deal weren’t announced, but multiple media reports said it is for 11 years and $58 million. The 25-year-old Carter could have become a restricted free agent July 1.
“He’s an integral part of the core of our hockey team,” Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. “This took a little bit of time to get done, but we’re happy to have it done. We look forward to seeing him score lots of goals for the next number of years.”
Beginning next season, Carter’s salary-cap hit will be $5.27 million, slightly above this season’s cap number. The contract also includes a limited no-trade clause.
Carter has scored 153 goals in 397 NHL games, all with Philadelphia.
Burns draws suspension
TORONTO — Wild defenseman Brent Burns was suspended for two games for careless use of his stick against Panthers forward Steve Bernier at the end of Friday night’s game at Florida.
Footnotes.
The Sabres sent goaltender Jhonas Enroth to Portland of the American Hockey League.
• The Blue Jackets assigned right wing Mike Blunden to their Springfield affiliate in the AHL.
