September 23, 2024 | 8:55pm ET
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JETS SIGN PERFETTI TO 2-YEAR DEAL

Cole Perfetti, forward

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with forward Cole Perfetti on a two-year, $6.5 million contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $3.25 million.

On Friday, TFP’s David Pagnotta reported the Jets and Perfetti’s camp were working on a short-term, bridge contract. The two sides finalized the deal on Monday.

Perfetti, 22, set career-highs in points (38), goals (19), and games played (71) in 2023-24 with the Jets.

The Whitby, Ont. native was the Jets’ first-round pick (10th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft. He has recorded 75 points (29G, 46A) and 28 penalty minutes in 140 career NHL games over the past three seasons for Winnipeg.

Internationally, Perfetti has represented Canada on several occasions, highlighted by a gold medal win at the 2021 World Championships where he recorded two goals and four penalty minutes in 10 games.