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Red Wings extend Jensen for two more years

Montreal Canadiens v Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 16: Paul Byron #41 of the Montreal Canadiens battles for the puck with Nick Jensen #3 of the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Joe Louis Arena on January 16, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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The Detroit Red Wings have signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a two-year contract extension.

Jensen, 26, has three goals and five assists in 27 games this season.

It took the 2009 draft pick a while to get to the NHL, but with Jonathan Ericsson done for the season and Brendan Smith possibly getting traded before Wednesday’s deadline, Jensen should receive plenty of ice time down the stretch.

Below are the financial terms of the deal: