Quinton Byfield signed a five-year, $31.25 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. It has an average annual value of $6.25 million.
The 21-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, set NHL career highs in goals (20), assists (35) and points (55) in 80 regular-season games last season. He also had four assists in five Stanley Cup Playoff games.
"You know what, I'm just happy to be an L.A. King for the next five years," Byfield said Tuesday. "There was a couple deals on the line, and I think we always came to the agreement this was the best deal for both sides. And when that time comes, hopefully that time never comes, I want to be an L.A. King for the rest of my life."