The Vancouver Canucks have secured defenseman Filip Hronek with a long-term deal. The 26-year-old, who was a pending restricted free agent, has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $7.25 million per year. There was trouble to reach the finish line as Hronek's agent Allan Walsh pushed hard in negotiations with GM Patrik Allvin to make sure he got what he deserved. Yet the desire was always to remain in Vancouver. <q> #Canucks have signed D Filip Hronek to an eight-year, $58 million extension: 8 years x $7.25 million. Big piece of business done </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1803181133108224175'> </a></blockquote></div> This move ensures that Hronek will be a mainstay alongside captain Quinn Hughes for the foreseeable future. <q> Filip Hronek owes Quinn Hughes dinner for the contract he just got. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrussell/status/1803183670758678960'> </a></blockquote></div> Acquired at the 2023 trade deadline to boost the team's blueline, the Czech defenseman proved to be an ideal sidekick to Hughes last season. Despite an elbow injury in the second half that hampered his production, Hronek demonstrated his value to the Canucks' blueline. <q> General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Filip Hronek on an 8-year contract with a $7.25M AAV. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/canucks/status/1803181095648895212'> </a></blockquote></div> Even with his second-half slump, Hronek made a strong case for a significant raise, either through negotiation or arbitration. He notched a career-high 48 points this season and averaged 23:26 of ice time per game, the second-highest of his career. His performance also coincided with Hughes having a career campaign. Hronek is a perfect fit for the Canucks, and this extension solidifies their defense for years to come.