The Winnipeg Jets have secured captain Adam Lowry with a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $5 million. This new agreement will come into effect starting the 2026-27 NHL season.
Adam Lowry’s Tenure with the Jets
Adam Lowry is in his 12th season with the Jets and has been serving as the team’s captain since the 2023-24 season. The 32-year-old centre made his season debut for Winnipeg on November 4, 2025. In seven games this season, he has achieved three points, consisting of one goal and two assists.
Career Highlights
- Lowry was drafted by the Jets in the third round, 67th overall, in the 2011 NHL Draft.
- In the 2024-25 season, he set career highs with 16 goals, four game-winning goals, and a plus/minus rating of +18.
- He recorded a total of 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists) in 73 games during that season.
- Lowry scored four goals, including a series-winning goal in double overtime against the St. Louis Blues, during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Team Success Under Lowry
Since Lowry took over as captain on September 12, 2023, the Jets have recorded an impressive 120 wins and accumulated 250 points. The team has maintained the lowest goals against per game in the league, averaging 2.40.
Career Statistics
Throughout his NHL career, Lowry has amassed 276 points, comprising 122 goals and 154 assists, over 782 games. Additionally, he has contributed 24 points (15 goals, 9 assists) and accumulated 37 penalty minutes in 62 postseason appearances.
Recognition and Achievements
- Lowry has previously ranked in the top 10 for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded to the league’s best defensive forward, in the last two seasons.
- On an international level, he won a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2022 World Championships, scoring nine points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 10 games.
This contract extension solidifies Adam Lowry’s role as a leader for the Winnipeg Jets, highlighting the organization’s commitment to building a strong competitive team for the future.
