US EditionWinnipeg Jets, Dylan Samberg Agree to Terms on Three-Year Deal
MANITOBA, CANADA, JUL 30 – Dylan Samberg secured a three-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets at $5.75 million annually, a significant raise from his previous $1.4 million salary, avoiding arbitration.
- On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced they agreed to a three-year contract with defenceman Dylan Samberg at a US$5750K average annual value, avoiding the arbitration set for that morning.
- On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets set for arbitration with defenceman Dylan Samberg after he filed for $6 million, while GM Kevin Cheveldayoff countered at $2.5 million.
- After two-and-change seasons he emerged as a legitimate second-pair defenseman, scoring six goals and 20 points in 60 games last season.
- By locking in Samberg for three years, the Jets delay his free agency until 2028 and can now focus on contracts for Lowry and Connor.
- Ahead of October 9th, the Jets will open on the road against the Stars with Samberg and Josh Morrissey on the left side, and also secured Gabriel Vilardi to a long-term deal.
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