Jets clear cap space by trading Mason, Armia

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Goalie Steve Mason struggled to carve out a role last year with the Jets, suffering numerous injuries and appearing in just 13 games. (Jeffrey Barnes / Associated Press files)The Winnipeg Jets have cleared some much-needed salary cap space by swinging a big Saturday morning trade.

Goalie Steve Mason and forward Joel Armia were both dealt to the Montreal Canadiens, along with a 7th round pick in the 2019 draft and a 4th round pick in the 2020 draft. In exchange, the Jets get defenceman defenceman Simon Bourque while clearing more than $5 million off their books.

And that opens the door for the Jets to take a legitimate run at re-signing veteran centre Paul…