Eric Brewer D FA Fri 6/24/11 12:29 PM
Eric Brewer
D FA
Eric Brewer is reportedly close to signing a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Brewer's contract will probably be in the range of $16 million over four years. The Lightning acquired Brewer from the St. Louis Blues on February 18th in exchange for for a third-round pick in the 2011 NHL entry draft and prospect Brock Beukeboom.
Eric Brewer D FA Thu 6/16/11 4:27 PM
Eric Brewer
D FA
GM Steve Yzerman appears to be happy with his contract talks with Eric Brewer so far.
"I've met with Newport Sports and we've had some discussions and I'm encouraged with how discussions have gone," he said. Brewer will become an unrestricted free agent at the beginning of July if the Lightning cannot come to terms on a new deal with him.