🏒 **Winnipeg Jets Secure Gabriel Vilardi with Massive Contract!** 📈
The Winnipeg Jets have made a significant move in the NHL offseason by signing forward Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year, $45MM contract. This deal includes an annual cap hit of $7.5MM and no trade protection. Vilardi, who had a standout season with the Los Angeles Kings scoring 23 goals and 41 points in 63 games, was acquired by Winnipeg and transitioned to a top-six winger role. He set career-highs of 27 goals and 61 points despite injuries.
With this contract, Vilardi’s future is solidified with the Jets, where he is expected to take on an even bigger role alongside teammates like Nikolaj Ehlers, Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, Pierre-Luc Dubois, JJ Peterka, Matthew Knies, Brock Boeser, Gustav Nyquist, and Brad Lambert. This move comes as the Jets look to strengthen their roster for the upcoming NHL season.
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