Overview
- The new contract carries a $5 million AAV, begins in 2026-27, and runs through the 2030-31 season.
- Lowry was set to reach unrestricted free agency this summer before the extension was finalized.
- Winnipeg prioritizes Lowry’s two-way, matchup-driven role, with recent top-10 Selke Trophy voting underscoring his defensive value.
- The 32-year-old returned from May hip surgery on Nov. 4 and has one goal and two assists in seven games this season.
- The move aligns with recent Jets commitments to core players, reinforcing center depth alongside long-term deals for Mark Scheifele and others.