The Vancouver Canucks have officially signed goaltender Roberto Luongo to a 12-year contract extension believed to be worth $64 million.
"Today is a very exciting day for the Canucks organization," said Canucks GM Mike Gillis. "Roberto Luongo is the leader of our hockey team; he is in the prime of his playing career and has a tremendous desire to make the Canucks a championship team. His leadership, competitiveness and character are what this team will represent for many years to come."
Luongo, 30, posted a 33-13-7 record last season, marking the fourth consecutive season that he has registered 30 or more wins.
"This is a great day for me and my family," said Luongo. "I love playing in a passionate hockey city like Vancouver and along with my teammates I am committed to doing everything I can to help make this a championship team."
Luongo has appeared in 544 NHL games, posting a career record of 230-232-64 and 2.57 goals against average. He ranks fourth among active goaltenders for most career shutouts (47) and became one of only 53 goaltenders in League history to play 500 or more NHL games.
