As the Winnipeg Jets enter this 25-26 season, one of the biggest topics of discussion is the status of their top forward Kyle Connor. The 28 year old Michigan native approaches this campaign due a new deal upon the conclusion of the year.
Connor is coming off a career year with the Jets last season as he was near the top of the league with a staggering 97 points. He has been a consistently dangerous offensive producer throughout his time with Winnipeg.
As Jets fans wait for a contract extension with Connor to be agreed upon, a promising update has surfaced that should see the resolution Winnipeg is looking for.
What is the latest on Kyle Connor?
If there were any doubts about Kyle's intent to remain a Jet, those concerns appear to have been quelled as via insider Michael Russo, Connor is interested in reaching a contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.
The next question is when the Jets and Connor come to an agreement and what the contract looks like. Do both camps sit down between now and the start of the season and get a deal done imminently? Or are they content with letting the season play itself out and revisit this discussion next summer?
Connor should be due a significant pay raise compared to his current $7.15 contract, especially if he can repeat or even better his impressive performance from last season. In the meantime, Connor and the Jets will focus on going all the way as one of the west's strongest perceived contenders.