Kobasew gets three-year, $7m deal

<p>On March 25, an ill-placed Zdeno Chara slap shot fractured Chuck Kobasew's left tibia and ended his 2007-08 season, preventing the former Boston College star from competing in the postseason.</p>
<p>But the disappointment was surely tempered yesterday when Kobasew, a restricted free agent, signed a three-year extension with the Bruins. The deal is worth $7 million with an annual cap hit of $2.33 million. Kobasew earned $1.2 million in 2007-08.</p>
<p>&quot;Little low,&quot; said one NHL agent when informed of the contract. &quot;Good signing by the Bruins.&quot;</p>
<p>Kobasew, who turned 26 last month, is expected to recover from his injury and be ready for training camp.</p>
<p>Acquired from Calgary with Andrew Ference on Feb. 10, 2007, for Brad Stuart, Wayne Primeau, and a conditional draft pick, Kobasew was plagued by elbow and head injuries upon his arrival, collecting only 2 points in 10 games.</p>