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Jets, Stafford agree to 2-year, $8.7M deal to keep him in Winnipeg

JUN 30, 2015 9:49p ET

JUN 30, 2015 9:49p ET

Jets right wing Drew Stafford signed a two-year deal to remain in Winnipeg.

Drew Stafford gave up long-term security to sign a new deal with the Winnipeg Jets.

Stafford signed an $8.7 million, two-year contract on the eve of free agency to remain in Winnipeg, where he's had success since a trade from the Buffalo Sabres.

''I think the term works good for both sides,'' Stafford said on a conference call Tuesday. ''I'm all for the challenge of raising my game.