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Jets Sign Kyle Connor to 8-Year, $96 Million Franchise-Record Deal

The timing eliminates contract distractions, cementing a long-term core before Winnipeg's opener.

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Jun 6, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) skate for a puck during the second period in game two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Winnipeg announced an eight-year extension worth $96 million with a $12 million AAV for its top scorer on Wednesday.
  • The contract is the richest in Jets history by total value and cap hit, finalizing a day before the 2025–26 season begins.
  • Reports indicate a full no-move clause and multi-year signing bonuses, with Darren Dreger reporting $55 million in salary and $41 million in bonuses.
  • Connor, 28, is coming off a career-high 97-point season with 41 goals and added 17 points in 13 playoff games.
  • The deal further locks in Winnipeg’s core alongside Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey, as the market recalibrates after Kirill Kaprizov’s $17 million AAV and Connor McDavid’s two-year, $12.5 million AAV extensions.