Overview

• The Jets have not held substantive extension discussions and NHL insider Frank Seravalli reports Connor’s camp isn’t in a hurry to commit.
• Coming off career highs of 41 goals and 97 points, Connor enters the final year of his contract, elevating his leverage in negotiations.
• Seravalli suggested Detroit makes sense as a potential destination given Connor’s Michigan roots and the Red Wings’ need for secondary scoring, though no formal talks have taken place.
• Winnipeg remains the frontrunner to re-sign Connor thanks to his integral role in their top-six and the organization’s desire to keep its breakout winger.
• With unrestricted free agency looming in summer 2026, Connor’s performance this season will shape his market value and dictate teams’ pursuit strategies.