BREAKING: Winnipeg Jets Commit To Two Star Players Long Term
The Winnipeg Jets dropped a bombshell on the hockey world today with a massive announcement.
Jets Commit To Two Of Their Star Players Long Term
The Winnipeg Jets announced earlier today that they have signed both Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck to long-term 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.
Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck have signed identical seven-year contract extensions with an average annual value of $8,500,000.
The announcement comes as a shock to many fans as there were no whispers of this being close. Many had expected the Jets to take one last run at a Stanley Cup and then rebuild. Now with these 7-year extensions that is clearly not the case.
These moves signal to the players that the franchise is all in on winning a championship. The window for them to win has now swung open a bit more and given them another couple of years to contend.
If the Jets are unable to win a championship before their players leave their prime things could get messy though. Scheifele and Hellebuyck will now both be extended well into their 30s which can be a dangerous bet in the NHL.
The Jets clearly have a plan it will be interesting to see if investing in their homegrown players will pay off eventually.
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OCTOBRE 9 | 34 ANSWERS BREAKING: Winnipeg Jets Commit To Two Star Players Long Term Are these contracts too much to pay Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck? | ||
| Yes | 21 | 61.8 % |
| No | 13 | 38.2 % |
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