Winnipeg re-signs center Jansen Harkins to two-year deal

Another depth signing has come in, this one with Jansen Harkins and the Winnipeg Jets. Per CapFriendly, Harkins has re-signed with the Jets on a two-year deal carrying an $850K AAV.

Harkins, 25, has been with the Jets organization since being drafted by the team in the second round of the 2015 draft. Harkins was a star in the WHL for the Prince George Cougars, scoring at least 20 goals in three straight seasons and over 70 points twice.

As a professional, Harkins has taken a long road to the NHL. Harkins spent parts of four seasons in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose and even spent a few games with the Jacksonville IceMen of the ECHL.

At the NHL level, Harkins has been a useful depth player for the Jets. He has 22 points in 132 career games and had seven goals and 13 points in 77 games this past year. Harkins played in a limited role, getting under 10 minutes of ice time per game.

At an $850k salary, getting Harkins back to fill out the Jets’ depth isn’t a bad piece of work for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.