Winnipeg Jets ink Connor Hellebuyck to new deal
The Winnipeg Jets have avoided salary arbitration with restricted free agent goalie Connor Hellebuyck by signing him to a one-year contract worth $2.25-million.
globalnews.caHere’s the latest I can share about Connor Hellebuyck’s contract status.
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Hellebuyck signed a seven-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets on October 9, 2023, worth $59.5 million with an average annual value of $8.5 million. This deal runs through the 2030-31 season, and includes a no-movement clause for part of its term. [source: multiple reports, 2023–2024 season coverage]
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Before that, he had a six-year, $37 million contract signed in July 2018, with a $6.166 million AAV, covering 2018-19 through 2023-24.
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There has been ongoing speculation from outlets like The Hockey News and Bleacher Report about long-term discussions and potential moves, but as of the 2023-24 season, the Jets had secured his services through 2031 under the extension mentioned above.
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If you’re looking for the most current, post-2024-25 season developments (e.g., any renewal talks, trade rumors, or adjustments to the contract language), I can search the latest news and summarize in a concise update with citations. Would you like me to pull those now?
Illustration of contract timeline (example):
- 2018: 6-year, $37M extension with Jets (AAV $6.17M)
- 2023: 7-year, $59.5M extension (AAV $8.5M) through 2030-31, with no-move clause
- 2024–26: Ongoing coverage of Jets’ goaltending situation and any future extension discussions
If you want, I can fetch the most up-to-date reports and provide a succinct, sourced update.