As the general manager of the club, Bill Zito, announced, the contract with Balinski is concluded for two more seasons and will come into effect with 2026/2027. season of the year. “The Athletic” analyst Chris Johnston reports that within the framework of the new contract, Balinsky’s average salary per season will be 875 thousand US dollars.
″Uvis has proven that he can be a defender you can count on. He has a relentless work ethic and we are excited to have Uvis continue his career with the Panthers,” the Panthers general manager was quoted as saying in the release.
This season, the 29-year-old defender has achieved eight points of efficiency (1+7) and a +1 efficiency coefficient. He spends an average of 14 minutes and 38 seconds on the ice.
In last year’s playoff tournament, Balinskis played five games and scored one goal. After the Stanley Cup triumph, his name was engraved on the famous trophy.
Balinskis made his debut in the strongest hockey league in 2023/2024. in the season of the year.
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