Should the Jets re-sign Kyle Connor in 2026?
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One area which has sparked a lot of debate for the Winnipeg Jets is what to do with Kyle Connor when is contract expires in 2026.
Kyle Connor is definitely a fan favourite in Jets Nation. He's generally quite consistent with his offensive production and has a knack for finding the back of the net.
Although Connor is usually leading the Jets in goals, his contract is set to expire in 2026 and Jets fans are wondering if they should potentially find an upgrade for the long time Jets sniper.
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Connor signed a seven-year, $7.125 AAV contract in 2019, which was 8.76% of the $81.5 million salary cap at the time. The cap now sits at $88 million heading into 2024-25, in which 8.76% in AAV would equate to $7.7 million. Looking at the cap % on contracts is just for a rough estimate, and with the cap likely to rise, Connor will likely get higher than $8 million in AAV on his next deal.
The overall sentiment around Kyle Connor re-signing with the Jets organization is quite positive. The chemistry between him and forward Mark Scheifele is solid and continues to grow.
Kyle Connor will be just 29 years old when his contract expires in 2026, still leaving plenty of room in his career to sign a longterm deal.
Source: The Hockey News
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18 JUILLET | 63 ANSWERS Should the Jets re-sign Kyle Connor in 2026? Should the Jets re-sign Kyle Connor? | ||
| Yes | 55 | 87.3 % |
| No | 8 | 12.7 % |
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