The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension.
The contract comes with an average annual value of $4.9 million USD.
DeMelo, 31, played all 82 games for the Jets last season and set new single-season career highs for points (31) and assists (28), while he led the Jets and finished second in the NHL with a +46 rating.
The London, Ont. native also led the Jets in blocked shots (139) and shorthanded time-on-ice per game (2:35). DeMelo finished second on the club in time-on-ice per game (21:44) and fourth in hits (167). He also played all five playoff games for Winnipeg and had one assist.
FOUR ?? MORE ?? YEARS ?? pic.twitter.com/ouhE0efWJy
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 25, 2024
