Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a contract extension with right winger Ondrej Kase from the Czech Republic. Kase will ink a three-year deal with the Ducks that is reportedly worth $7.8 million. The 22-year-old is the only player from the seventh round of 2014’s draft to have reached the NHL.
“Ondrej is a skilled player that has a bright future in this league,” – said Ducks general manager Bob Murray said. “He can skate and score and will continue to improve as a player as he gains more experience.”
Ducks have been actively working on contract extensions during the offseason, signing several other players on long-term deals including center Adam Henrique and goalie John Gibson.
Ondrej Kase started his professional career with Czech teams SK Kadan and Piráti Chomutov. After being drafted by Ducks, he remained one season in the Czech Republic before being assigned to Ducks’ AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls in 2015. He made his NHL debut during 2016–17 season, and played a total of 53 games and contributing 15 points. His big breakthrough came last season when he scored 20 goals and had 18 assists in 38 games. Five out of his 20 goals were ones that ultimately won the game for the Ducks.
