Ottawa, CN -- The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have re-signed goal-scoring winger, Bobby Ryan to a seven-year contract extension worth $50.75 million dollars. This will have Ryan making about $7.25M per season. 

Ryan has voiced his opinion on Ottawa, and loved the city and wanted to come back at the right price. This was a pivotal step for the Ottawa Senators franchise, and they could not have been more pleased with the way things turned out. 

Here's what Bobby Ryan had to say at the team's press conference:

Ryan says "I want to say how thrilled we are to make a long-term commitment to the city of Ottawa." #Sens

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) October 2, 2014

"When it came to this decision it was fairly easy ... it was almost a no-brainer for us," says Ryan. #Sens

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) October 2, 2014

Bobby Ryan scored 23 goals and 25 assists(48 points) in seventy games in his first season with the team. Despite dealing with a sports hernia for about 3/4 of the season, a healthy Ryan is ready to start the season completely healthy.

Yours truly voiced his opinion on the importance of re-signing Ryan to a long-term deal and how it would be the best option for the franchise rather than trading him. 

It's all smiles in Ottawa today as Ryan looks to embark on his new journey as an Ottawa Senator.