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Winnipeg Jets sign free-agent goaltender to two-year contract
The Winnipeg Jets signed a free-agent goaltender to a two-year deal worth $3.75 million annually against the salary cap. The signing adds to speculation that the team's primary starter may be traded.
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The Winnipeg Jets signed free-agent goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract on Wednesday. The deal carries a $3.75 million average annual value against the salary cap. Skinner previously played under a three-year contract that carried a $2.6 million cap hit.
Contract details and background Skinner, 27, appeared in 50 games last season and recorded a 23-17-9 record with a .888 save percentage. He started the season with one team before a midseason trade sent him to another club. The new signing provides the Jets with an established option if they move their current starter.
Trade speculation The team's primary goaltender expressed frustration with the club's direction after last season. He stated that complacency would not move the team forward and that changes were needed. That goaltender is signed through 2031 with an $8.5 million cap hit and holds a full no-movement clause for the current offseason.
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