Red Wings sign Maatta to two-year extension

The Detroit have signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year extension worth a total of $6M, the NHL team announced Thursday morning.

UPDATE: The #RedWings today signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a two-year contract extension. pic.twitter.com/t8EOMwhiPK

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The deal will keep the 28-year-old Finnish defenseman in Detroit through the 2024-25 season.

Maatta was scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this summer after signing a one-year, $2.25M contract with Detroit last July.

His play this season has still left something to be desired but has been good enough to earn himself a more extended stay.

Maatta has 17 points in 49 games, playing just over 18 minutes a night.