A total recap of the Winnipeg Jets offseason
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As the dust settles on the 2024 NHL offseason, Jets Latest gives fans a total recap of the events that unfolded.
The Winnipeg Jets offseason was a total disappointment to say the least. Not only has it left Jets enthusiasts underwhelmed, theres been a big sense of confusion looming over the organization as GM Kevin Cheveldayoff changed strategies halfway through the frenzy.
Initially, fans were under the impression that the main goal for the team was to recruit elite UFA's to replace the likes of Tyler Toffoli and Sean Monahan. Instead, Kevin Cheveldayoff made a perplexing change of course by looking internally within his farm system to replace the talent lost during free agency. Despite the disappointment, this is what the team managed to scrape together during the offseason.
The Jets' off-season started on June 25, when they re-signed Dylan DeMelo to a four-year deal worth $4.9 million annually. To replace the two departing goaltenders, the Jets signed Eric Comrie to a two-year, $1.65 million deal, as well as Kaapo Kähkönen to a one-year, $1 million deal. The Jets also re-signed Colin Miller to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million annually.
Sticking with the re-signings, restricted free agent Logan Stanley signed a two-year deal worth $1.25 million annually. David Gustafsson signed a two-year deal worth $835,000 annually, Ville Heinola signed a two-year deal worth $800,000 annually, and Simon Lundmark signed a one-year deal worth $775,000. The Jets also made some depth signings, bringing in Jaret Anderson-Dolan to a two-year, $1.55 million deal, Mason Shaw to a one-year, two-way deal, as well as Haydn Fleury to a one-year, two-way deal.
The Jets also managed to bring in defenseman Dylan Coghlan in from the Carolina Hurricanes on a one year deal. Realistically, he doesn't really have a shot in regards to cracking a full-time roster spot and will likely remain with the Manitoba Moose.
The last remaining task for the Jets is signing Cole Perfetti. Although there has been some speculation of a long-term deal, the likely result will be a short-term bridge deal in order to maximize cap space heading into the next offseason.
source: Oilers Nation
Off-Season Review: No major changes for Winnipeg Jets after playoff letdown
Off-Season Review: No major changes for Winnipeg Jets after playoff letdown
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