Bruins sign Krejci to three year deal

Well, it was only a matter of time. The Bruins announced late Tuesday afternoon that 23-year-old center David Krejci and the team have come to an agreement on a multi-year extension that will pay him $11.25 million.

According to TSN.com, the three-year deal will pay Krejci an average of $3.75 million per year, and pays out $3.5 million, $3.75 million and $4 million on the next three seasons.

The Bruins of course had two young free agents to get signed this summer. As expected the Bruins re-sign Krejci first and will now likely turn their attention toward Phil Kessel. Or so you would think.

Boston has other RFA's to worry about as well, like Matt Hunwick and Byron Bitz. Boston may decide to offer these younger Bruins their deals first and see how much room is left for Kessel. Some wheeling and dealing may need to be done to clear enough room to sign Kessel.

Look for Kessel to be looking for somewhere in the four's in terms of millions per season.

Both Krejci and Bruins General Manager, Peter Chiarelli will hold a conference call tomorrow to announce the signing.

Krejci's next action will be to have surgery. Krejci's surgery will likely have him sidelined for the start of the 2009-2010 season.