The Philadelphia Flyers announced the signing of defenseman Radko Gudas to a multi-year contract extension Thursday night.

The 26-year-old blue-liner had five goals and nine assists last season, while averaging 19:51 in ice time per game. He racked up 304 hits and 157 blocked shots, both career highs, and had a 53.2 percent Corsi For rating, according to Hockey Reference.

The deal is four years in length and worth $13.4 million, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

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