Winnipeg Jets Sign Dylan DeMelo to Four-Year Extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension worth $19.6 million, with an average annual value of $4.9 million. This deal prevents DeMelo from becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1. DeMelo, 31, had a standout season last year with 31 points and a plus-minus rating of plus-46, while averaging over 21 minutes of ice time per game. Originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks, DeMelo has also played for the Ottawa Senators before being traded to the Jets in 2020. This contract represents a significant salary increase from his previous $3 million cap hit. The Jets still have approximately $8.7 million in cap space remaining for other signings.