In a major boost to their roster, the Winnipeg Jets have locked up young forward Cole Perfetti with a five-year, $30 million contract extension. The deal, reportedly worth $6 million in average annual value, secures Perfetti's future in the Manitoba capital and provides stability for the team's forward corps. As a restricted free agent, Perfetti had been a priority for the Jets to re-sign, and this move is expected to be a key factor in their push for playoff contention in the coming seasons. With Perfetti's speed and scoring ability, he's poised to play a significant role in the Jets' lineup for years to come.

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year deal with a $6 million average annual value (AAV) as per Elliotte Friedman. Perfetti was a restricted free agent…