It's been a busy week for Penguins GM Ray Shero.
Having filled the gaps at wing via free agency and re-signed young superstar Evegni Malkin Shero today locked up young goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract.
Fleury will now be making $5 million per season over that period, a considerable raise from the $1.6 million he earned last season.
His tremendous performance in the Penguins run to the Stanley Cup finals this spring was undoubtedly the contributing factor in his new contract, and if he continues to play as well over the next five years as he did in this spring's playoffs this will be money well-spent for the Pens.
Shero's will likely next turn his focus upon center Jordan Staal, who'll be eligible for RFA status next July. It's been speculated Staal could be a tougher nut to crack as it's believed he's not happy centering the third line and would prefer more offensive roles.
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