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 <a href='https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2025/07/jets-sign-tyrel-bauer-to-two-way-deal.html' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms</a> 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. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/prohockeyrumors/status/1945200595930866165'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.nhl.com/jets/player/tyrel-bauer-8482459' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Tyrel Bauer</a>, age 23, had two assists and 105 penalty minutes in 59 AHL games for the Manitoba Moose last season. <h3>Bauer was recognized for his involvement in the local community</h3> The Cochrane, Alberta, product was named the Moose winner of the 2024-25 IOA/American AHL Specialty Man of the Year for his amazing contributions to the community. Bauer was also recognized with Manitoba's 2024-25 EPRA Julian Klymkiw Community Service Award and Richard Bue Ultimate Teammate Award, truly showcasing his worth off the ice as well. Bauer, Winnipeg's sixth-round pick (164th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft, has played in 162 AHL games for the Moose, posting 16 points (4G, 12A) and 291 penalty minutes. It's a bit surprising to see Winnipeg dole out an NHL contract to Bauer since the possibility of a call-up at any point in his career is not likely, unless he drastically improves to make him a more palatable enforcer. Nonetheless, it appears they view him as a valuable depth piece for his size and will keep him in the system for another season after his entry-level contract expired recently.