The Winnipeg Jets have announced massive extensions for two of their cornerstone pieces.
Jets Extend Two Star Players
Today the Winnipeg Jets shocked the hockey world with some big news. They announced that they have signed forward Mark Scheifele and goalie Connor Hellebuyck to 7-year extensions.
HERE TO STAY
Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck have signed identical seven-year contract extensions with an average annual value of $8,500,000.
With the announcement comes a stance made by the Winnipeg Jets. All offseason there had been speculation about a rebuild to come. Now with the extensions of two players who are looking to win a rebuild is in the rearview mirror.
The Jets have a core group heading into their prime mixed with other veterans like Mark Scheifele. These next 2 years or so will be their best window to contend that they absolutely have to take advantage of.