A new report from insider Darren Dreger has confirmed Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor's likely salary demands during contract negotiations. The Winnipeg Jets began training camp today and with the kick off of events several players and front office members spoke to the media. One of the players who addressed the media was star veteran winger Kyle Connor. Connor was asked about his expiring contract and seemed <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/kyle-connor-gives-an-update-on-extension-talks-as-winnipeg-jets-training-camp-begins' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>optimistic that an extension will get done with the Jets</a> at some point. The optimism from Connor provided a major sigh of relief for Jets fans especially after recently losing Nikolaj Ehlers for nothing when he signed with the Carolina Hurricanes in free agency. With extension talks progressing well between Kyle Connor and Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff insiders are now able to begin predicting the price it will take to keep Connor in Winnipeg. <h3>Darren Dreger Reveals Kyle Connor's Expected Asking Price to Stay in Winnipeg</h3> On the most recent episode of the Ray & Dregs Podcast hosted by Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger the insider spoke about Connor's demands. According to Dreger's sources Connor will likely fetch a similar contract to Mitch Marner landing him around $12 million per season. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1968733870586511811'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> If Connor truly follows Marner's deal then the Jets would be able to lock him up long-term as Marner recently signed an 8-year deal in Vegas. Connor has remained consistent in his desire to return to Winnipeg long-term and as long as negotiations do not hit a bump in the road over the next couple of weeks it seems as though a deal could be struck soon. As the situation continues to play out, we will provide all of the latest news and updates regarding Kyle Connor's future with the Jets and beyond.