Experienced Canadian forward Claude Giroux, 37, will continue his career with the Ottawa Senators. He has signed a one-year contract extension with the Senators.

Giroux’s base salary under the new contract is two million dollars. However, the contract includes various bonuses totaling 2.75 million dollars, so Giroux’s salary could potentially rise to 4.75 million dollars. Giroux will receive bonuses based on games played and the team’s success.

Giroux has been with the Senators for three seasons. In the past season, he recorded 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 81 regular-season games and 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists) in six playoff games.

Throughout his NHL career, Giroux has played 1,263 regular-season games (365 goals, 751 assists, 1,116 points) and 101 playoff games (29 goals, 57 assists, 86 points). He spent a long time with the Philadelphia Flyers and also briefly played for the Florida Panthers.

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G💰 IS HERE TO STAY!
The #Sens have signed Claude Giroux to a one-year extension!

Les #Sens ont accordé une prolongation de contrat d’une saison à Claude Giroux!

Chris Johnston

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Chris Johnston

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Claude Giroux signs a one-year extension with the #sens worth $2M in base salary and $2.75M in potential bonuses.

The veteran takes less to stay in his adopted hometown.
Claude Giroux bonus breakdown:

** $250,000 each for 20, 30 and 60 games played

** $250,000 if Sens make the playoffs and he plays 50 games

** $500,000 if Sens win Round 1

** $250,000 if Sens win Round 2

** $500,000 if Sens win Round 3

** $500,000 if Sens win Stanley Cup
 

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