Overview

• Kupari signed with Switzerland’s HC Lugano on June 3, inking a two-year deal before he becomes a restricted free agent.
• The 25-year-old Finn recorded five goals and three assists in 59 games last season before a concussion in early March ended his campaign.
• Winnipeg acquired Kupari in 2023 as part of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and subsequently gave him a two-year, $2 million contract.
• Lugano general manager Janick Steinmann praised Kupari’s skating and two-way skills and believes he will assume a larger offensive role.
• The Jets must decide this summer which of their pending free agents—including Kupari—to retain with qualifying offers.