In a surprising turn of events, the Winnipeg Jets announced contract extensions for two of their star players, Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck. The negotiations had been ongoing in recent days, with both players agreeing to identical seven-year deals with an average annual value (AAV) of $8,500,000.
However, the Jets have now secured the services of these key players for the long term, putting an end to the trade rumors that had surrounded them. The identical contract extensions for Scheifele and Hellebuyck at a substantial AAV have left the hockey world in shock.