Dante Fabbro agrees to a new contract with the Blue Jackets after re-igniting his NHL career as Zach Werenski's defensive partner.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a four-year, $16.5 million contract extension ($4.125 million AAV) through the 2028-29 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract Sunday. Fabbro, 27, was a pending unrestricted free agent. He recorded 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) and a plus-20 rating in 68 games last season split between the Nashville Predators and Blue Jackets.