Winnipeg Jets sign fan favourite Bryan Little to special contract
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The Winnipeg Jets have announced that the team has signed Bryan Little to a one-day contract.
Now 36 years old, the Edmonton-born Little played his last NHL games in the 2019-20 season. He played his entire 843 game career with the Winnipeg Jets and earned the love of fans, prompting this one day contract and retirement celebration.
«It's a great honour that I can retire as a member of the Winnipeg Jets and end my playing career with the organization where I was drafted and played my entire NHL career»
- Bryan Little
»Some of the things the doctors were saying scared me a bit. It still does. The biggest thing I'm thinking about through this is having a healthy and long life and being cognitively all there when this is all over.»
- Bryan Little
Little was a talented and productive player over his career, but he wasn't good enough to warrant a jersey retirement. However he was a good long term player who impacted many people in Winnipeg by embracing the city and fanbase. It's great that the team is able to honour him with this ceremony to celebrate his career.
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SEPTEMBRE 27 | 42 ANSWERS Winnipeg Jets sign fan favourite Bryan Little to special contract Were you a fan of Bryan Little? |
Yes, good player | 15 | 35.7 % |
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