The Winnipeg Jets have taken care of some major business on Monday, inking both forward Mark Schiefele and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to long-term extensions. The deals are each seven-year contracts, worth $8.5 million per season. The extensions bring an end to any worry that either will leave, as both were rumored to be potentially looking at other opportunities as pending unrestricted free agents.
Pierre LeBrun wrote, “Spoke with Jets chairman Mark Chipman last week in NYC at BOG and he was confident in the direction those negotiations were going. He was proven right. Just huge for that franchise.”
HERE TO STAY
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) October 9, 2023
Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck have signed identical seven-year contract extensions with an average annual value of $8,500,000. pic.twitter.com/vINkMjXh9b
Puck Pedia has the full breakdown of each contract:
2024-25: $5MM salary, $5MM signing bonus
2025-26: $10MM salary
2026-27: $7.5MM salary
2027-28: $10MM salary
2028-29: $9MM salary
2029-30: $7MM salary
2030-31: $6MM salary
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