From the Columbus Dispatch
"The Blue Jackets have re-signed defenseman Jan Hejda to a three-year contract worth $6 million.
Hejda, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on June 1. He’ll make $2 million per season through 2010-11.
“It’s great for us because we saw what Jan Hejda could do for us this season,” Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson said. “He can play against the other team’s best players, and he’s a big part of the penalty kill.”
In his first full NHL season, Hejda had no goals, 13 assists and a plus-20 rating that was tied for 10th-best in the NHL."
Good news. The best defenseman reupped and it did not cost much.
Hejda, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on June 1. He’ll make $2 million per season through 2010-11.
“It’s great for us because we saw what Jan Hejda could do for us this season,” Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson said. “He can play against the other team’s best players, and he’s a big part of the penalty kill.”
In his first full NHL season, Hejda had no goals, 13 assists and a plus-20 rating that was tied for 10th-best in the NHL."
Good news. The best defenseman reupped and it did not cost much.