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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 6m

Five things Kyle Connor’s contract extension tells us about Jets’ Stanley Cup window ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

What Kyle Connor’s contract extension tells us about Jets’ Stanley Cup window

Signing Kyle Connor to an eight-year extension means more for the Jets than just locking down another piece of the core.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 19h

A friend, to me, about this video of the #NHLJets stick-tapping for Kyle Connor:

"Why does it make me think of puppies wagging their tails?"

Honestly... It might be the exact same thing.

Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 22h

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Julie Penner @julespenner.bsky.social · 19h

As someone who moved back to Winnipeg to raise my family, I completely agree! #KFC #GoJetsGo

Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 19h

Kyle Connor on the role his family played in choosing eight years:

"You've got to start thinking of other people too in this scenario. I think Winnipeg is a great place to raise a family."

Connor and his wife, Ally, welcomed a baby into the world in March.

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PuckPedia @puckpedia.com · 20h

The #hashtag signed 28 y/o F Kyle Connor to a 8 year 12M Cap Hit extension

Yr 1 - 3: $7.5M Salary, $7.5M SB
Yr 4: $6M/$6M
Yr 5: $7M/$2M
Yr 6: $6M/$6M
Yr 7: $4.5M/$4.5M
Yr 8: $9M

Full No Move Clause

Rep'd by Richard Evans @wassermanhockey

https://puckpedia.com/player/kyle-connor?68e67e5cd4f60

Kyle Connor Contract & Stats on PuckPedia.com

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 19h

Kyle Connor on the role his family played in choosing eight years:

"You've got to start thinking of other people too in this scenario. I think Winnipeg is a great place to raise a family."

Connor and his wife, Ally, welcomed a baby into the world in March.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 20h

"I wouldn't want to try to win a Stanley Cup with another group of players."

— Kyle Connor, whose eight year, $12 million AAV #NHLJets contract extension was announced today

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 22h

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 22h

You're exactly right and I've dm'd my editor to have it fixed. Thanks Adam.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 23h

Kyle Connor is now the highest-paid player on the Winnipeg Jets after signing an eight-year, $96 million extension.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Kyle Connor will receive multiple years of signing bonuses. Darren Dreger reported $41 million of the $96 million will come as signing bonus. That's a sea change. (A KC change.)

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Jets, Kyle Connor agree to 8-year contract extension with $12 million AAV

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Jets, Kyle Connor agree to 8-year contract extension that carries AAV of $12 million

The left winger extends his time in Winnipeg after posting the most points in a single season in Jets 2.0 history.

www.nytimes.com

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Winnipeg announces Kyle Connor's eight year, $12.0 million AAV extension.

There are substantial signing bonuses, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger. This is a first for Winnipeg, as I've been writing at The Athletic leading up to the deal.

Connor is a long, long term Jet.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Here are 10 -very specific- bold predictions for the #NHLJets in 2025-26:

🏒 Kyle Connor's contract terms
🏒 Jonathan Toews' exact GP
🏒 Winnipeg's playoff seed, first round fate, and much more

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 Jets: Playoff seed, Toews’ games total and more

Plus Winnipeg's top three scorers, where Josh Morrissey will finish in Norris Trophy voting and which prospect will graduate to the NHL.

www.nytimes.com

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger both reporting that Kyle Connor and the #NHLJets made progress with respect to an extension today. Pierre LeBrun says to expect eight years.

Sounds like it could get done in time for the season, perhaps even tomorrow.

8 x $12.x, how would that feel?

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

Scott Arniel reiterates that Jonathan Toews is "day to day." Arniel says he's "hoping" that Toews plays on Thursday.

In the meantime Winnipeg maintains some extra roster flexibility, with Toews designated a non-roster injured player until his return.

Toews practiced today.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

#NHLJets lines at practice. Toews in a regular jersey.

Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Chibrikov-Toews-Nyquist
Niederreiter-Namestnikov-Iafallo
Pearson-Barron-Koepke
Gustafsson, Ford, Lambert

Morrissey-DeMelo
Fleury-Pionk
Stanley-Schenn
Miller working in

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of people asking about what "injured, non roster" means.

AavcoCup dug up the CBA language here.

I believe I can confirm the important takeaway: Toews would be eligible to play Thursday if he returns to health. No seven day wait required.

AavcoCup @aavcocup.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s CBA language on injured non roster. Unlike IR there does not appear to be a min 7 day stay. That’s probably what the delay was about (is he eligible or not) since Toews was injured on Oct 3. I believe he would now still be eligible to be activated for the opener. On regular IR he would not be

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

Winnipeg starts the seasons with Jonathan Toews and Adam Lowry designated as "injured, non roster" players.

Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg are on injured reserve.

Nikita Chibrikov, Brad Lambert, and Parker Ford all on the roster.

Could change before G1 if Toews gets healthy.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

Jonathan Toews believed to be a late addition to the #NHLJets IR, via Puckpedia. Toews practiced with the team on Sunday for the first time since tweaking something in preseason.

That leaves Parker Ford and Brad Lambert on the Jets roster to start.

We'll see how Winnipeg looks at practice.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

My best guess is that a forward I don't know about needs IR and that they're keeping everyone.

Or perhaps needed to be evaluated today, with potential IR in mind.

It makes sense to me but I don't know if I'm right or who it would be.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

Why?

I don't know.

I wondered about Scott Arniel's reference to "walking wounded" in today's story at The Athletic, thinking it was -possible- that Winnipeg would put one more player on the IR and keep everyone.

(Worth restating: I don't know.)

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

The #NHLJets are one of these teams. Not expecting their announcement until the morning.

PuckPedia @puckpedia.com · 2d

We think that in the next CBA there should be a fine for teams who have not put out a press release with their opening rosters within 3 hours of the filing deadline.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

As I understand it, yes that would be possible if Heinola cleared.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

"It's bizarre how well he reads the game."

An anonymous goalie coach on Connor Hellebuyck, for @JesseGranger_'s 2025-26 NHL Goalie Tiers

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

2025-26 NHL Goalie Tiers: Anonymous panel of coaches and goalies rates every starter

Let's dive into analyzing 38 NHL goalies, with expert insights into their strengths and weaknesses.

www.nytimes.com

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