The Jets announced on Monday that they have signed defenseman Dustin Byfuglien to a five-year contract. He is set to earn an average of $7.6 million per season. If he had not been signed, he would become an unrestricted free agent and could've enticed a lot of teams to go after him.
So far this season, Byfuglien has appeared in 52 games, recording 15 goals and 32 points.
Byfuglien has been with the Jets for six seasons after being acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010
Byfuglien is by far one of their best players and, to be honest, he is probably the only player I know very well on the Winnipeg Jets. But the Jets did get to the playoffs, mostly because of him and if they want to get back there, they're going to need him in the long run. I think this contract works for both sides and it proves that the Jets are willing to give money to players in order to keep them along for the ride. So far the Jets haven't played well this season and sit outside the playoff picture, but hopefully Byfuglien is able to help them salvage points and get back into it.
Congrats on the new deal, Byfuglien! Good luck in Winnipeg!
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