.The Winnipeg Jets inked Connor Hellebuyck to a six year, $37MM contract. That clears everything up about his RFA status. Let’s not pretend this is a surprise.
We knew the Jets were signing Hellebuyck. They weren’t about to let him walk or move him. They need him, he needed a big payday. Both parties should be satisfied. As should you, lucky fan.
Helly deserved a raise and everyone involved deserved to avoid a salary arbitration hearing. Setting a record for American-born goalies with 44 wins and finishing as the runner-up in the Vezina voting deserves some praise.