In August, the Kraken announced that they agreed to terms with Matty Beniers on his next contract worth $50 MM over seven years. That’s a deal that doesn’t just keep the 2023 rookie of the year in the Pacific Northwest, it ensures that Seattle stays strong in the middle of the ice with a player who has already proven in his first two full NHL seasons that he can get on the scoresheet, but also be a significant defensive contributor.
By The Numbers: More Years for Beniers
With Matty Beniers under contract for seven more years with the Seattle Kraken, fans can expect him to continue his strong two-way play and sneaky good play-making
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Beniers goes top shelf to beat Demko and make it 3-2 Kraken.
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Matty Beniers battles along the wall for puck possession.
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Matty Beniers sets up Jared McCann with a slot pass for a scoring chance.
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Beniers gets body position on McDavid to help the Kraken capture possession.