Kyle Connor has secured a significant eight-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, valued at $96 million. This deal will commence next season and carries an average annual value of $12 million.
Kyle Connor’s NHL Career Highlights
The 28-year-old forward is currently concluding a seven-year agreement worth $49.98 million, which he signed in September 2019. This previous contract provided him an average annual value of $7.14 million. With this new deal, Connor avoids free agency after this season.
Upcoming Season and Team Performance
The Jets will commence their season with a home game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, which will be broadcast on TSN3 and Victory+.
Last Season’s Achievements
- Connor finished seventh in the NHL with a total of 97 points.
- He tied for seventh in goals, netting 41 over the season.
- During the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he led the Jets with 17 points, including five goals and 12 assists over 13 games.
- This marked his second season achieving 40 goals, following a career-high 47 in 2021-22.
- It was Connor’s fourth consecutive season with at least 30 goals.
Career Statistics
Since becoming a full-time player in the NHL during the 2017-18 season, Connor has demonstrated remarkable consistency, scoring a minimum of 25 goals each year. His career totals include:
| Category | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 613 | 58 |
| Goals | 284 | 20 |
| Assists | 298 | 29 |
| Total Points | 582 | 49 |
Overall, Connor ranks eighth in the NHL for goals scored with 282 since the beginning of his career. Selected by Winnipeg in the first round (17th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, his continued performance solidifies his status as a pivotal player for the Jets.
