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A Two-Year Contract Extension For Ben Bishop In Tampa
by Paul on 08/02/14 at 03:32 PM ET
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TAMPA BAY –The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Bishop, 6-foot-7, 214 pounds, posted a 37-14-7 record last season in 63 games. He also recorded a .924 save percentage and a 2.23 goals-against average. He ranked fourth in the NHL for games played and wins, as well as seventh for save percentage and goals-against average. Bishop’s five shutouts placed fifth in the NHL and were the second-most ever posted in franchise history. He set Lightning single season records for wins, save percentage and goals-against average. Bishop set the franchise mark for most saves in a game on January 19 at Carolina with 48. His 1,625 saves were the second most in a season by a Lightning goaltender. His successful season led to a nomination for the Vezina Trophy, given annually to the player voted to be the league’s best netminder.
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Yep, that is a LOT of money. At least it’s a short deal though…
Posted by Garth on 08/02/14 at 05:13 PM ET
From Tampa’s viewpoint it’s easier to do this now.
If he has another season this year like he did last year, the price for those two years would be $7.5m per or something. Being in the Crawford range is quite a difference.
Posted by alwaysaurie on 08/03/14 at 03:34 PM ET
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That’s some serious coin for one (albeit good) season as a starter. At least Stevie’s only on the hook for 2 years if he flames out.
Posted by Moose Moss on 08/02/14 at 05:06 PM ET