Ericsson has been signed to a six-year, $25.5 million extension, the team announced Wednesday morning. Ericsson was described as "really happy" abut the deal. He has never played for any NHL team but the Red Wings, and it seemed like with the way he played and the way the Wings loved his production, he wasn't willing to go anywhere else. Before the contract, he was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. That means he's off the market.
Ericsson said of Detroit, "I really like it here. For me to be able to get a deal done here, now, it means a lot for me and my family."
Ericsson made his debut when he was called up during the 2009 playoffs to fill in for injury holes. He became a regular player in the 2009-10 season. There was a point in time that coach Mike Babcock sat him for being a turnover machine.
This is a really good deal for the Red Wings. They don't have a lot of players who can really carry this team defensively. Jonathan Ericsson is definitely the right investment. And plus, with all of the injuries they have right now, I think it was wise to start thinking about a contract extension. And especially going into the game against the Boston Bruins, you can't have this type of cloud floating over a team, especially if they had some interest in keeping him around. Ericsson loves it in Detroit, his family is in Detroit. I can't imagine a scenario of him leaving. This is a good move for the Red Wings, it keeps Ericsson around, and one of their key defensive pieces is going to be around for a long time. Good for the Red Wings.
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