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Senators sign MacArthur to five-year, $23.25 million extension

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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Clarke MacArthur #16 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game at Consol Energy Center on April 13, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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Clarke MacArthur left a big impression on the Ottawa Senators in his first season with them and the team is rewarding him handsomely.

The Senators announced they’ve signed the 29-year-old forward to a five-year extension worth $23.25 million. That comes out to a cap hit of $4.65 million per year.

MacArthur joined the Senators last season after spending the three previous campaigns with the Toronto Maple Leafs and turned in a solid offensive year with 24 goals and 55 points. His goal total was second on the team behind Kyle Turris’ 26. Points-wise he was fourth on the Sens, and now with Jason Spezza off to Dallas, they’ll need him to step his game up a bit to make up for the loss. At least they’ve still got Turris and that Erik Karlsson guy to spearhead the attack.

MacArthur settling into Ottawa will be something a bit new for him after blazing a trail from the Buffalo Sabres to the Atlanta Thrashers and ultimately the Maple Leafs before landing in Ottawa.

Depending on what happens with Bobby Ryan, who can become an unrestricted free agent after this season, MacArthur could have the highest cap hit amongst forwards on the roster next season.

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