The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Alex Tuch to a seven-year, $33.25-million contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal will carry an annual average value of $4.75 million.

The 22-year-old is coming off a stellar rookie season, compiling 15 goals and 37 points in 78 games with the Golden Knights. He's yet to play this season due to a lower-body injury.

Tuch was selected 18th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild, but was traded to Vegas on the condition that the Knights selected Erik Haula at the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.

Tuch brings both size and speed to the table. He spent the bulk of last season in the team's bottom-six forward group, but will likely get a look on the second line upon his return from injury.

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