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Winnipeg Jets and Michigan-born forward Kyle Connor come to agreement on hefty contract extension
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The Winnipeg Jets have come to a contract extension agreement with forward Kyle Connor before their first NHL regular season game against the Dallas Stars on October 9.
Several reports of Kyle Connor heading to the Detroit Red Wings next summer in free agency to accomplish the goal of suiting up for his hometown team can now be crushed, as a substantial signing has been announced.
Michigan-born forward Kyle Connor has officially signed:
Kyle Connor inks 8-year contract extension in Winnipeg
"Huge piece of business done as Darren Dreger reports nhljets signed Kyle Connor to 8-year, $96 million extension. It's the richest deal in franchise history - by nearly $37 million.
For context, 14 years ago the entire Jets franchise was purchased in Atlanta for $110 million.
- Frank Seravalli
For context, 14 years ago the entire Jets franchise was purchased in Atlanta for $110 million.
- Frank Seravalli
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OCTOBRE 8 | 440 ANSWERS Winnipeg Jets and Michigan-born forward Kyle Connor come to agreement on hefty contract extension Do you think the Winnipeg Jets have overpaid Kyle Connor on his new contract extension? | ||
| Yes | 288 | 65.5 % |
| No | 152 | 34.5 % |
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