Ducks sign F Frank Vatrano to 3-year extension

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Rather than allow Frank Vatrano to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, the Anaheim Ducks signed the veteran forward to a three-year extension on Sunday.

The deal, reported by multiple outlets to be worth $18 million, will keep Vatrano in Anaheim through the 2027-28 campaign. Canada's TSN reported that $9 million of the deal will be deferred.

The undrafted 30-ye