Sportsnet.ca Oct 15, 2019
Kyle Connor roofs beautiful backhand shot over shoulder of Darcy Kuemper
Watch as Kyle Connor scores with a beautiful backhand shot from a tough angle against Darcy Kuemper. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Oct 4, 2019
Jets rally from 4-goal deficit to stun Devils for 1st win of season
Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler scored shootout goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes by rallying from a 4-0 deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night.
Sportsnet.ca Oct 4, 2019
Kyle Connor, Blake Wheeler undress MacKenzie Blackwood to win in shootout
Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler seal the four goal comeback for the Winnipeg Jets but putting the moves on MacKenzie Blackwood in the shootout. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers Oct 2, 2019
Jets Have Much Uncertainty at Regular Season’s Outset
Although the Winnipeg Jets got their two restricted free agent stars in Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine inked over the weekend, there is still much uncertainly swirling around the team just a day before they take on the New York Rangers in the Big Apple to begin their 2019-20 season. The Jets, who were already […] The post Jets Have Much Uncertainty at Regular Season’s Outset appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Oct 1, 2019
Jets Preseason: 3 Who Excelled and 3 Who Fell Short
The Winnipeg Jets wrapped up their seven-game preseason slate on Sunday, finishing 3-3-1 as they undertook the yearly process of assessing and testing their talent. However, who was on the ice and what they were doing was often overshadowed by who wasn’t — namely, RFA stars Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine, who have both since […] The post Jets Preseason: 3 Who Excelled and 3 Who Fell Short appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Sep 30, 2019
Why long-term deal with Jets was always Connor’s preference
Newly signed Kyle Connor describes the whirlwind of emotions that he’s experienced in the last 36 hours, and why a long-term contract was always his preference, wanting to stay in Winnipeg as long as possible. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Sep 30, 2019
How the Kyle Connor deal came together from Jets perspective
Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff describes how the Kyle Connor 7-year contract came together, and how excited he is for this group staying in tact for as long as possible. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Sep 30, 2019
Watch Live: Jets GM Cheveldayoff discusses Laine, Connor contracts
Watch live as Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff meets with the media Monday to discuss the new deals for Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Winnipeg Sun Sep 29, 2019
BILLECK: Summer of uncertainty over for Jets fans
The first emotion felt by Winnipeg Jets fans was one of relief. With the announcement of Patrik Laine’s contract on Friday, hearing that Kyle Connor had ended the final summer stalemate for the Winnipeg Jets late Saturday night allowed everyone involved a chance to breathe. A summer of uncertainty, which bled into the infancy of […]
The Hockey Writers Sep 28, 2019
Kyle Connor Inks 7-Year Deal with Jets
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have solidified their roster in time for the regular season by re-signing their last key restricted free agent. The Jets announced on Saturday that they have signed forward Kyle Connor to a seven-ye... The post Kyle Connor Inks 7-Year Deal with Jets appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
CBC News Sep 28, 2019
Jets Kyle Connor signs 7-year extension worth almost $50M US
Kyle Connor has agreed to a seven-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets worth approximately $50 million US.
Last Word on Hockey Sep 28, 2019
Winnipeg Jets Re-sign Kyle Connor
The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have re-signed forward Kyle Connor to a seven-year, $50 million contract ($7.143 million AAV). The contract carries him through the 2025-26 season. Kyle Connor deal once finalized - which it isn’t yet - will be for between $7 M and $7.25 M aav x seven years. Paperwork still being worked on. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 29, 2019 Winnipeg Jets Re-sign Kyle Connor In 82 games for the Jets last season, Connor scored 34 goals and added 32 assists for 66 points. His possession numbers for 54.9 percent Corsi and a relative Corsi of +9.2....
Winnipeg Sun Sep 28, 2019
Report: Jets to sign Connor to seven-year contract
The Winnipeg Jets are reportedly very close to signing left-winger Kyle Connor to a seven-year contract. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the deal, not yet finalized, will pay Connor an average annual value of between $7 million and $7.25 million over the course of the deal. Connor was a restricted free agent after putting […]
Sportsnet.ca Sep 28, 2019
Kyle Connor agrees to seven-year contract with Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to a seven-year contract with restricted free agent Kyle Connor, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Last Word on Hockey Sep 20, 2019
Winnipeg Jets Unsigned RFAs Could be a Huge Problem
In 2015, the Winnipeg Jets selected Kyle Connor with the 17th overall pick, from Youngstown of the USHL. Connor did not play pro hockey right away. He played NCAA hockey for the University of Michigan for a year. The following year, the Jets took Patrik Laine with the second pick in the draft out of Finland. The NHL debut for Connor and Laine came in the 2016-17 season. Both of the promising, young players panned out exactly as Winnipeg could have hoped. Both are now NHL superstars with incredible scoring production. But the Jets may be grounded for now, as the engines of the offence remain...
