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The Winnipeg Jets suffered some crucial losses this summer. Namely, star winger Nikolaj Ehlers signed with the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL Free Agency. However, Winnipeg still has some incredible talent on its roster.

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Jets sign forward Parker Ford to two-year contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Parker Ford to a two-year, two-way, $1.625MM contract. The deal will carry an $812.5K salary at the NHL level. Ford entered restricted free agency this summer after spending the last three seasons on an entry-level contract.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 18

Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Gabriel Vilardi and Parker Ford

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forwards Gabriel Vilardi and Parker Ford to contract extensions today. Ford received a two-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in year one and $850,000 in year two, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Jets Sign RFA Forward to Massive Extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed restricted free agent forward Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year contract with an annual cap hit of $7.5 million, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.

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Jets sign Gabriel Vilardi to six-year deal with $7.5 million AAV

The Winnipeg Jets have signed winger Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year contract with a $7.5 million cap hit. Vilardi was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his two-year contract with a $3,437,500 cap hit.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Jets Re-Sign Vilardi To 6-Year Deal with $7.5 Million AAV

The Winnipeg Jets’ “Vilardi Party” will continue for the next half-dozen seasons as the team has signed the budding star forward to a six-year contract

Gabriel Vilardi News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18

Jets Re-Sign Gabriel Vilardi to Six-Year, $45M Contract Extension

The Winnipeg Jets have locked in one of their top young forwards, signing Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year, $45 million contract extension with an average annual value of $7.5 million.

Winnipeg Jets News / House of Hockey / July 18

Winnipeg Jets Sign Key Forward to Massive Six-Year Deal

Gabriel Vilardi has been a rising star for the Winnipeg Jets over the past few years, and now, the team have inked him to a massive six-year contract extension.

Gabriel Vilardi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to massive contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year, $45MM contract extension. The deal was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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Winnipeg Jets 2025-26 Season Schedule Announced

The Winnipeg Jets announced their 2025-26 season schedule today. It includes notable dates on the calendar for player returns, road and home game stretches, opponent facts, and more.

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Breaking Down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2025-26 Schedule

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Two Star Players Sign With Canadian Rivals After Rejecting Winnipeg Jets in Free Agency

The Winnipeg Jets got rejected by two star free agents over the last two weeks, as Brock Boeser and Andrew Mangiapane each said no thanks to Kevin Cheveldayoff.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Did the Winnipeg Jets do enough this summer?

The Winnipeg Jets were a powerhouse last year in the regular season, winning the Presidents’ Trophy thanks to a historic season from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who secured his third Vezina Trophy as well as the Hart Trophy.

Morgan Barron News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Barron Has Opportunity At His Doorstep with New Contract

Morgan Barron has the opportunity of a lifetime to take his bottom-six role to a top-nine spot after signing his brand-new two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

Tyrel Bauer News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Tyrel Bauer Signs One-Year, Two-Way Contract Extension

The inaugural winner of the 2025 Richard Bue Ultimate Teammate and the 2025 winner of the EPRA Julian Klymkiw Community Service Award is back for another season after signing a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 with the Winnipeg Jets yesterday.

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Jets re-sign Tyrel Bauer to one-year contract

On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will carry an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $100,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Jets lock up depth forward on $3.7 million extension, avoiding arbitration

The Winnipeg Jets have already made waves this offseason by signing veteran player Jonathan Toews to a contract. Winnipeg is now doing even more with their roster, as the club signed a $3.7 million contract extension with forward Morgan Barron.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Jets Re-Sign Bauer to 1-Year, 2-Way Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth $775,000 in the NHL, $100,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL), and has a $125,000 guarantee, as per Ken Wiebe.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / July 15

Winnipeg Jets Sign Big 6-Foot-3 Defenseman to New Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed big 6-foot-3 defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a new two-way contract, which was announced by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms with big 6-foot-3 defenceman Tyrel Bauer on a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $775,000.

Morgan Barron News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Jets sign Morgan Barron to two-year deal

On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms on a two-year contract with forward Morgan Barron, avoiding arbitration. The deal will carry an AAV of $1.85 million through the 2026-27 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

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The Winnipeg Jets were the top team in the NHL during the 2024-25 regular season, taking home the President’s Trophy. Still, they would fall to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs.

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Jets Have Two Offseason Tasks Remaining

The Winnipeg Jets have been surprisingly quiet this summer. After capturing a Central Division title before a second-round elimination in the postseason, Winnipeg’s big offseason moves were signing veteran forwards Jonathan Toews and Gustav Nyquist to one-year contracts.

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Is Nikolaj Ehlers signing enough to put Hurricanes over the top?

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong offseason on Thursday by signing free agent forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract.

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